The Southeast Trombone Symposium is held for one week every Summer in the world class facilities of the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. Trombone players may choose to attend as a Performer, Participant, or Auditor to take part in the exciting and inspirational masterclasses, concerts, and performance opportunities.

This program, for senior high trombonists, provides the opportunity to develop advanced technical and interpretive skills in a variety of musical styles and genres through masterclasses, individual lessons, chamber ensembles and private practice time. Students are exposed to a wide range of repertoire and learn about diverse facets of trombone literature and performance practice. New to the program this year, trombone students will have the opportunity to perform in brass quintets, trombone choir, and a brass choir coached by ISYM…

BLAST OF BRASS is a chamber music camp for brass students in Middle School, High School, and Early College. Our Featured Artists include virtuosos Jens Lindemann, trumpet, Patrick Sheridan, tuba, the Dallas Symphony Trombone & Tuba Section, Haley Hoops, horn, and the Texas Select Trombone Quartet consisting of Brent Phillips, John Romero, Jim Decker, and Scott Nguyen, and the BLAST OF BRASS Ensemble and Faculty. Students participate in Large and Small brass ensembles, Individual Instrument Choirs, Masterclasses, Recitals, Orchestral Excerpt…

The Boise State Low Brass Camp provides an environment for trombone, euphonium, and tuba students to explore their instrument and develop the proper skills needed to excel. The 2018 camp is open to students entering grades 6-12, and graduating seniors. Students have the opportunity to break into focus groups based on their ability level. Topics addressed include chamber music, breathing, tone production, musicality, ensemble playing, proper warm up techniques, instrument care, jazz improvisation, and performance art. We are featuring guest…

The Tomball Trombone Institute is a program for Junior High School students, and local educators. All student participants perform in both a large trombone choir and small chamber groups. Additional activities include masterclasses, recitals, instrument exhibits, and a final concert on Friday. Educators get a hands on experience learning more about pedagogy, literature, and technique. Geared towards band directors, recent graduates, and other educators, these sessions run from 9 AM to 12 noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and will…