2021 Big 12 Trombone Conference Summary

The Eighteenth Annual Big 12 Area Trombone Conference was held January 15th – 17th, 2021 virtually on Zoom.  The Conference’s Featured Guest Artist was internationally renowned soloist Jessica Buzbee. Ms. Buzbee’s feature performance and master class were both amazing and inspiring.  Additional highlights included an exciting faculty showcase recital, great ensemble performances and many inspiring…

Chris Barber Obituary

Chris Barber, respected British bandleader and trombonist, died at the age of 90 on March 2, 2021. While he started as an actuary, he formed the New Orleans Jazz Band in 1950 and his groups helped shape British popular music. He was one of the first British musicians to perform skiffle, a genre of folk…

Graduate Assistantship – Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma University is pleased to announce a Graduate Teaching Assistantship in the Trombone Studio, starting Fall 2021. Assistantships are awarded by the Department of Music based on a successful application and audition.   Duties include: Assisting with weekly trombone studio teaching, chamber music, and studio class Serving as assistant director of the trombone choir Assisting with guest…

Graduate Assistantship – Missouri State University

The Missouri State University Department of Music is pleased to announce that a new graduate assistantship has been created for the trombone studio, starting Fall 2021. Duties may include teaching lessons, coaching chamber ensembles, assisting with Trombone Choir, Studio Class, and group warmups, and other duties as needed. For further information about the assistantship and…