Trombone studio's visiting artists

The Trombone Studio at Columbus State University has had the opportunity to work a number of fine guest artists over the years. During the 2009-2010 academic year, three trombonists from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra have been named Artists in Residence.  Colin Wiliams, Bill Thomas and George Curran will present a number of masterclasses and performances during the year, and CSU students will have many opportunities to work closely with these fine musicians.  In addition to the Artists in Residence, the following guest artists will perform and present masterclasses at CSU:


Paul Pollard (bass trombone, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra) - August 18-21, 2009
Weston Sprott (trombone, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra) - August 18-21, 2009
Jay Evans (principal trombone, Alabama Symphony) - September 27, 2009
Jim Lebens (trombone professor, Laval University) - November 8 and 9, 2009
Nitzan Haroz (principal trombone, Philadelphia Orchestra) - March 18 and 19, 2010
Michael Powell, John Rojak and the American Brass Quintet - April 10, 2010

View / Download the 09-10 Guest Artist Poster (PDF)


Other recent guest artists include:

Joe Alessi (principal trombone, New York Philharmonic)
Paul Pollard (bass trombone, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra)
Donn Schaefer (trombone professor, University of Utah)
Weston Sprott (trombone, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra)
Rick Stout (trombone, Cleveland Orchestra)
Demondrae Thurman (low brass professor, University of Alabama)
Charlie Vernon (bass trombone, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Jonathan Warburton (freelance bass trombonist, UK)
Colin Williams (principal trombone, Atlanta Symphony)


Other recent visiting ensembles include:

American Brass Quintet
Atlanta Symphony Orchstra
Atlanta Symphony Brass
Brass Quintet from the Band of the Air Force Reserve, Robins AFB
Cleveland Orchestra
Empire Brass
Georgia Brass Band
Israeli Philharmonic
Saint Louis Brass Quintet
Trombone Quartet from the US Army Field Band
Quatuor du Sud trombone quartet
Zephyr Brass


In addition to these fine trombonists and ensembles, CSU has hosted a number of other special guests in the brass area, including:

Randy Gardner (horn professor, Cincinnati College-Conserfavory of Music)
Mark Hughes (principal trumpet, Houston Symphony)
Peter Kurau (horn professor, Eastman School of Music)
Chris Martin (principal trumpet, Chicago Symphony)
Eric Ruske (international horn soloist and professor at Boston University)
Phil Smith (principal trumpet, New York Philharmonic)