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 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 increasing their musical awareness.
OPPORTUNITIES
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In addition to weekly lessons, members of the trombone studio participate in Trombone Choir, Trombone Ensemble, smaller chamber groups, and weekly masterclass sessions. These opportunites are built into the weekly schedule, meeting on Monday/Friday at 11am, and Friday at 1pm
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The trombone 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.
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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. The spring semester 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.
MEMBERS

Blake Lawson
MM Trombone Performance

Kyle Moore
DMA Trombone Performance & Pedagogy

Erik Prince
BA Music - Senior

Assata Bellegarde
BM Performance - Senior (Bass)

Ivan Baquerizo
BME - Sophomore

Andrew Taylor
BM Performance - Senior

Cullen Findley
BM Performance - Freshman (Bass)

Iain Cooke
BM Therapy - Freshman

Calvin Morris
DMA Trombone Performance & Pedagogy

Noah Jackson
BME - Senior

Kristina Nash
BME - Freshman

Will Panter
BME - Junior

Kayla Graves
Music Minor - Freshman

Brandon Shook
BME - Senior

Spencer Daughtry
AB Music - Freshman

Dalton Hooper
BME/BM Performance - Freshman

Kevin Schoeller
DMA Trombone Performance & Pedagogy

Callan Russell
Music Minor - Senior

Tylan Davis
BME - Freshman

Riley Bahin
MM Trombone Minor

Davis Clark
BME - Junior

Crews Owen
BM Performance - Sophomore

Wyatt Dover
BM Performance - Freshman (Bass)
ALUMNI
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
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