Author: Jonathan Allen
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What Are Students Up To? — Zsolt Szabo-
Doctor of Musical Arts Candidate, Zsolt Szabo was recently named Principal Trombone of the Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra. Directed by Alan Hetherington, the Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra performs several concerts per year in the Chicago area. The orchestra is made up of many of the top orchestral and freelance musicians of the Chicago area. This…
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Student Success: Jessica Ducharme Butler
Jessica Ducharme Butler is a DMA student who is currently writing her DMA Essay on the theatrical works of Abbie Conant and William Osborne. Conant and Osborne recently published one of Jessy’s essays on their website.
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Dr. Jonathan Whitaker Masterclass
Dr. Jonathan Whitaker, Assistant Trombone Professor at the University of Alabama, presented a masterclass during Trombone Seminar on October 11, 2012. Dr. Whitaker performed three of Jean Michel Defaye’s pieces in the styles of Debussy, Stravinky, and Vivaldi. Following his performance, Dr. Whitaker coached two of the members of the trombone studio. In addition to…
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Masterclass with LA Philharmonic James Miller
On September 17, 2012 the University of Iowa hosted Iowa native James Miller, Associate Principal Trombone of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Mr. Miller played several pieces, including one of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites and an Improvisation. Following his performance, Mr. Miller coached several University of Iowa trombone students on solo pieces and orchestra excerpts. James…
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Student Success: Nathaniel Lee
University of Iowa DMA trombonist Nathaniel Lee will be playing in Muscat, Oman with the Castleton Festival Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Lorin Maazel.
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Student Success: Zsolt Szabo
Congratulations to University of Iowa DMA student Zsolt Szabo for being named Principal Trombone of the Ars Viva Orchestra. The Ars Viva Orchestra is based in Chicago, Illinois. Zsolt is a student of Dr. David Gier.
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Alumni Update: Dr. James Roberts Retires
Dr. James Roberts recently retired from Jacksonville State University where he served as Professor of Trombone for thirty-eight years. Dr. Roberts received his MA and DMA from the University of Iowa where he served as Teaching Assistant to Dr. John Hill. The official announcement can be read at the International Trombone Association website.
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Introducing New Graduate Students: Zsolt Szabo
Zsolt Szabo is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Trombone Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Iowa. Winner of the prestigious Iowa Performance Fellowship Award, Mr. Szabo is studying with Dr. David Gier. Zsolt is currently Principal Trombone of the Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra in Chicago appointed by Alan Heatherington and…
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Justin Gingerich – New Website
Iowa trombonist Justin Gingerich has started a new personal website. Justin was recently a participant at the Southeast Trombone Symposium; the first several posts on his new site are his experiences and thoughts on the conference. Add this one to your blogroll: www.justingingerich.com
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