Category: Studio Information
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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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Dr. Jonathan Allen to Perform at the Eastern Trombone Workshop
Dr. Jonathan Allen has been selected to perform at the 2012 Eastern Trombone Workshop in Washington D.C. in the Guest Artist Series recital. This year there are recitals each day during the lunch hour. Dr. Allen will perform on Thursday, March 22. Dr. Allen will be premiering a new work for unaccompanied trombone by William…
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Rachel Carter MA Recital
Rachel Carter will present her masters recital this Sunday at 2:00 in the UCC Recital Hall. The repertoire is as follows: Vaclav Nehlybel – Scherzo Concertante Richard Strauss – Two Songs: Allerseelen & Die Nacht Johann Georg Albrechstberger – Concerto for Alto Trombone Derek Bourgeois – Concerto for Trombone and Band Kerry Turner – Ricochet…
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Jessica Ducharme – DMA Recital
Jessica Ducharme will present her first DMA recital this Saturday at 1:00 at MWIB Atrium. The repertoire will be as follows: Axel Jorgensen – Suite (with Casy Rafn, Piano) Paul Hindemith – Sonata for Trombone and Piano (with Casy Rafn, Piano) Doug Bristol – Conversation for Trombone and Timpani (with Christopher Butler) Manuel De Falla…
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Getting the Most out of the Wenger Modules
As many of you know, The University of Iowa was flooded in the spring of 2008. The Voxman Music Building was irreparably damaged, so the School of Music has been in temporary facilities since that time. The university contracted Wenger to install offices and practice rooms in our temporary facilities. These practice rooms have a…
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Michael Dease Residency
Last week the University of Iowa had the privilege of hosting jazz trombonist Michael Dease for two days. Michael presented a masterclass to the trombone studio on developing fundamentals and how to achieve an ideal sound. He also performed that night with Johnson County Landmark, under the direction of Dr. John Rapson, and the faculty…
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Fall 2011 Events Poster
Fall 2011 Events Poster
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Student in the News – Zach Spindler
Iowa trombone major, Zach Spindler, was interviewed by the Daily Iowan about the upcoming Jazz Repertory Orchestra concert. Click the images below for full-size scans for easier reading. Spindler1 Spindler2 Spindler3
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Jessica Ducharme’s Website
Jessica Ducharme, a DMA student at the University of Iowa, has launched a new website. Check back regularly for updates.
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Big 12 Trombone Competition
The Big 12 Trombone Competition is now open to submissions. This competition does not require attendance at one of of the Big 12 Schools.