2008-2009 Trombone Events
On-Campus Trombone Events
Fall Semester 2008
- Saturday, September 13, 2008: Trombone Studio Class master class, Room 1116 (A), 1:00-3:00 pm, featuring trombone guest artist Jeannie Little, Louisiana State University.
- Saturday, September 13, 2008:
Guest trombone recital featuring Jeannie Little, Louisiana State University, 8:15 pm, Dalton Center Recital Hall (free)(POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE GUSTAV. CHECK BACK SOON FOR RESCHEDULED DATE.) - Monday, September 22, 2008: Trombone Studio Class, Room 1120, 1:00 pm. Juniors, seniors and graduate students are expected to perform a solo of your choice.
- Monday, October 6, 2008: Trombone Studio Class, Room 1120, 1:00 pm. Freshmen and sophomores are expected to perform a solo of your choice.
- Monday, November 3, 2008: Trombone Studio Class--Mock orchestral audition, Room 1120, 1:00 pm..
- Monday, November 24, 2008: Trombone Studio Class, Room 1120, 1:00 pm. Reserved for jury selections and competition pieces.
On-Campus Trombone Events
Spring Semester 2009
- Friday, February 6, 2009: Guest euphoniumist/trombonist, Marc Dickman (University of North Florida), 3:00 pm clinic, Dalton Center Recital Hall.
- Saturday, February 7, 2009: Marc Dickman recital TBA.
- Saturday, March 28, 2009: Master class/studio class, guest trombonist Peter Ellefson (Indiana University), 3:00 pm, room 1116 (free).
- Sunday, March 29, 2009: Guest Trombone Recital, Peter Ellefson (Indiana University), 3:00 p.m., Dalton Center Recital Hall.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2009: WMU Trombone Choir Concert, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 7:00 pm.
Check back later for a listing of other guest artist events, spring studio classes,
and various student recitals during the 2008-2009 academic year.
Off-Campus Studio Trips and Concerts
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert at Orchestra Hall in Chicago (date TBD).
- Thursday, March 19 through Saturday, March 21, 2009: Eastern Trombone WorkshopWashington, D.C.
- Wednesday, June 25 through Saturday, June 28, 2009: International Trombone FestivalRoyal Academy of Music, Aarhus, Denmark.
If you plan to attend a trombone event at WMU and need directions, please click here (pdf file) or contact Professor Wolfinbarger. And as always, don't hesitate to call or e-mail in advance to confirm events. For information regarding School of Music events, call 269 387-4667.
Other Select School of Music Concerts
2008-2009
- Sunday, October 5, 2008: University Symphony Orchestra, Miller Auditorium, 3:00 pm (free).
- Thursday, October 9, 2008: University Jazz Orchestra, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 pm (free).
- Sunday, October 12, 2008: University Symphonic Band, Miller Auditorium, 3:00 pm (free).
- Wednesday, October 15, 2008: University Jazz Lab Band, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 pm (free).
- Sunday, November 2, 2008: University Symphony Orchestra, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 3:00 pm (free).
- Sunday, November 3, 2008: Bronco Marching Band In Concert, Miller Auditorium, 3:00 pm (charge).
- Wednesday, November 12, 2008: Western Winds, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 pm (free).
- Wednesday, November 19, 2008: University Symphony Orchestra, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 pm (free).
- Friday, November 21, 2008: 26th Annual Tribute to the Great Swing Bands, University Jazz Orchestra and University Jazz Lab Band, Dalton Center Recital Hall, 8:15 pm (charge)
- Sunday, November 23, 2008: University Symphonic Band and University Concert Band, Miller Auditorium, 3:00 pm (free)
- Sunday, December 7, 2008: Annual Holiday Concert: Brass for the Holidays, Miller Auditorium, 3:00 pm (free)
Concerts for the Spring 2009 will be posted shortly. For a complete listing of School of Music concerts, see the School of Music calendar
Contact Information:
Steve Wolfinbarger
School of Music
Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5434
Send e-mail to Steve Wolfinbarger
269 387-4699
Last Revised: August 25, 2008