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Trombone

Overview

Trombonists at Illinois State University cultivate the highest artistic standards, develop technical mastery to allow for optimal artistic freedom, broaden their knowledge of literature and styles, and develop professional skills, work ethic, and habits.

Studio Details

  • Private Lessons

    Weekly private lessons.

  • Master Class

    Weekly studio master classes.

  • Chamber Music

    Trombonists perform in brass quintets, trombone quartets, and other types of brass chamber ensembles. Regularly scheduled student chamber music recitals each semester. Weekly coaching with brass faculty. Open to all trombone students who audition for ensemble placement.

  • Trombone Choir

    Open to all Illinois State University trombone majors, plus other invited players. Performs at least one concert per semester.

Past Guest Artists

Every year, the trombone studio hosts at least one special guest artist. Previous artists include:

  • Scott Hartman

  • Mark Lawrence

  • Carl Fontana

  • Charles Vernon

  • Tim Myers

  • Christian Lindberg

  • JoDee Davis

  • Brad Edwards

  • Mark Kellogg

  • Steve Lange

    The Trombones of the St. Louis Symphony

Notable Alumni

  • Nathaniel Geiger

    Attending graduate school at Michigan State University

  • Roy Magnuson, D.M.A.

    Illinois State University music theory faculty

  • Charles Plummer

    113th Army Band

  • Jen Moder, Ph.D.

    Assistant Professor of Music Education, McKendree University

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