TROMBONE STUDIO
STUDIO
The UGA Trombone Studio is comprised of students from around the country who are both goal-oriented and self-motivated. Maintaining this standard of excellence is what ensures that the proud tradition of this studio will continue. The studio maintains a supportive environment of collegiality, which encourages individual and collective growth - even in competition. Students are expected to take personal responsibility for their musical growth.
Members of the UGA Trombone Studio are actively involved in every facet of the instrumental program in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, performing in virtually every ensemble. In addition to University commitments, studio members actively pursue outside performance opportunities, including: solo competitions, summer festivals, orchestral auditions, workshops, and developing their musical curiosity and awareness.
"Perfection is not attainable...but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence."
OPPORTUNITIES
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In addition to weekly lessons, members of the trombone studio participate in UGA Trombone Choir, Hodgson Trombone Ensemble (select group), smaller chamber groups, and weekly masterclass sessions. These opportunites are built into the weekly schedule, meeting on Monday/Friday at 11:30am, and Friday at 1:50pm.
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The Choir & Ensemble rehearses twice a week, and performs a wide range of repertoire including arrangements and transcriptions by studio members. The ensemble serves as a pedagogical tool, reinforcing basic concepts such as blend, balance, intonation, and style.
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Chamber groups, such as trombone quartets, promote individual excellence and are more student-driven. Each group rehearses at least once a week on their own in preparation for a weekly coaching session with Dr. Bynum and studio TAs.
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Weekly masterclass sessions are comprised of both topical discussion (history of the instrument, current trends, and pedagogical philosophy) and performance (solo, etude, and mock orchestral auditions). The studio also hosts a regular series of Guest Artist clinics during this time.
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There is a weekly group warmup to focus on establishing a consistent and thoughtful routine. We also have weekly collaborative practice sessions, where we explore a range of topics and methods together...exchanging ideas on how best to approach and incorporate this material into our weekly practice regimen. The spring semester also features a weekly Orchestral Repertoire class, during which selected students will cover prominent repertoire from both section and audition perspectives.
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Prospective students and visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend ensemble rehearsals and masterclass sessions. Should you be interested, please contact Dr. Bynum in advance for scheduling.
CURRENT STUDIO MEMBERS
STUDIO ALUMNI
ALUMNI NEWS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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Luke Anders (AB): Medical College of Georgia
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Riley Bahin (MM): Trombone Studio TA | University of Colorado at Boulder
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Tylan Davis (BME): Director of Bands | Swainsboro High School
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Greer Blackmon (BME): Director of Bands | Henderson Collegiate Middle School (N.C.)
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Austin Blake (MM): Trombonist | U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band
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Erin Cundiff (BME): Atlanta Chamber Brass | Freelance Musician & Educator
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Wyatt Dover (AB): U.S. Army Regional Bands | Bass Trombone
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Claudine Gamache (DMA): Guest Conductor | Conservatoire de Musique de la Monteregie
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David Gonzalez (DMA): Trombonist | U.S. Air Force Concert Band | Washington, D.C.
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Noah Jackson (BME): Director of Bands | Brantley County High School
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Blake Lawson (MM): Trombone Instructor | Limestone University
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John Lopez (DMA): Director of Bands & Low Brass | Carson Newman University
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Greg Miller (BME): Director of Bands | Woodward Academy | Lower School
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Kristina Nash (BME): Elementary Music Director | Kingsley Elementary School
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Derrick Nolen (BME): Director of Bands | Stephens County High School
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Dave Nelson (BM): NY Freelance Trombonist & Producer | The Knight Orchestra
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Paul Nelson (BM): Los Angeles Based Freelance Musician & Educator
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Matt Norman (MM): Houston Based Freelance Musician & Educator
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Jamie Pannell (BM): Lower School Music Director | Bentley School | Oakland, CA
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Casey Plyler (MM): Director of Bands | Mason Creek Middle School
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Tim Pounds (BME): Educational Sales Representative | Music & Arts
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Allison Powell (BME): Elementary Music Teacher | Gwinnett Public Schools
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Charles Reneau (BM): Oregon Symphony Orchestra
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Mike Rostin (BME): Low Brass Instructor & Director of Jazz Studies | River Ridge High School
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Hunter Todd (BM): Faculty Affairs Coordinator | American University
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Matt Walley (MM): Trombone Instructor | Rowan University
Stephen P. Mahoney Memorial Scholarship
1990: Heather Case
1991: Alexis Byrne
1992: Tom Meehan
1993: John Wright
1994: Ray Buck
1995: Jason Halliday
1996: Kevin Hyde
1997: James Grandinetti
1998: Angie Slaughter
1999: Bryan Poteet
Marcus Adams
Travis Sari
Joey Earnhardt
Matt Koperniak
2000: Brian Westphal
2001: Kevin Hyde
2002: Brian Westphal
2003: Will Marlow
2004: Anthony Casedonte
Ben Jarrett
2005: James Anderson
2006: James Pannell
2007: Allison Martin
2008: James Pannell
2009: Jennifer Torsiglieri
2010: James Richards
2011: Erin Cundiff
2012: Greg Miller
2013: Greg Miller
2014: Thomas Carroll
2015: Paul Nelson
2016: Brad Gwynn
2017: Duncan Lord
2018: Erik Prince
2019: Davis Clark
2020: Davis Clark
2021: David Cain
2022: Tylan Davis
2023: Jonas Ventresca
Steven Norrell Trombone Scholarship
1993: Jason Altieri
1994: Jason Halliday
1995: Wade Hasty
1996: Greg Leathers
Bret Hydrick
1997: Jim David
1998: Joshua Hauser
1999: David Daily
2001: Charles Reneau
2002: Charles Reneau
2003: Charles Reneau
2004: Alan Hamm
2005: James Anderson
2006: James Pannell
2007: James Pannell
2008: Alan Hamm
2009: Thomas Minor
2010: Tim Pounds
2011: Gray Amonette
2012: Kevin Schoeller
2013: Thomas Carroll
2014: Jake Reeves
2015: Jake Reeves
2016: Paul Nelson
2017: Assata Bellegarde
2018: Noah Jackson
2019: Assata Bellegarde
2020: Cullen Findley
2021: Jonas Ventresca
2022: Dalton Hooper
2023: David Cain