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The School of Music at The University of Southern Mississippi is the flagship music program for the State of Mississippi and one of the finest music schools in the southeast. Southern Miss offers unique opportunities for young musicians to perform in a variety of ensembles, work alongside world-class musicians, and develop their skills as performers and educators. Click one of following categories to learn more about studying trombone at Southern Miss: | ||||||
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The Trombone Studio is currently under the instruction of Dr. Bruce Tychinski. Dr. Tychinski joined the faculty of Southern Miss in Fall 2005 and teaches applied trombone lessons, courses in literature and pedagogy, and directs the Southern Miss Trombone Choir. From 1981 to 2005, the studio was led by Dr. Marta Jean Hofacre, who also has served as an officer for the International Trombone Association. Under her guidance, the studio gained a national reputation and a long line of guest artists came to campus. Trombone students also captured prizes in concerto competitions and many went onto successful careers in music. Prior to this, the studio was led by Professor Raoul Jerome, who also taught Jazz Studies. Mr. Jerome is still active in the Hattiesburg area and has collaborated on numerous occasions with the Jazz Lab bands and Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera. |
INSTRUMENTS, TECHNOLOGY, and LIBRARY HOLDINGS
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Studio Instruments
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Technology, Software, Play-Alongs
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Music Library
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Bands The band program at Southern Miss is led by Dr. Thomas Fraschillo, Dr. Reginald Houze, and Mr. Jamie Strandland. These groups regularly produce recordings, premiere new works, and travel throughout the United States. The band department also sponsors a yearly concerto competition and hosts the All-South Festival each spring. Southern Miss Bands include:
For more info: Southern Miss Bands Website |
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Orchestras Dr. Jay Dean is the Director of the Southern Miss Orchestras which perform a variety of literature for orchestra that includes standard symphonies, opera, ballet, Broadway, and orchestral pops. The ensemble has hosted a number of world-renowned soloists in recent years including:
For more info: Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Website
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Jazz Studies Jazz is a central part of the culture of south Mississippi and The University of Southern Mississippi Jazz Studies program leads the way. With two big bands, six to eight combos, and courses in jazz improvisation, theory, and pedagogy, jazz is alive and well at Southern Miss. The Director of Jazz Studies is Mr. Lawrence Panella. Featured artists have included:
For more info: Jazz Studies Website |
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Brass Ensembles A variety of brass chamber groups are available to trombonists including trombone quartets, brass quintets, brass choir, and the: |
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Joe Alessi |
Steve Wiest | Colin Williams | Christian Lindberg | Tom "Bones" Malone |
Southern Miss has hosted a number of Guest Artists over the years including orchestral and jazz players, university professors, and solo artists. Some of these have included:
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Heather Mensch |
Jorgen Van Rijen | David Vining | Mark Lusk | Tom Mensch | Andy Lankford |
In addition, several guest artists are also alumni of The University of Southern Mississippi Trombone Studio including:
Guest Artists for 2007-08
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Paul McKee |
Nittany Trombone Quartet |
In addition to campus performing ensembles, many students have opportunities to play off campus as well. In addition to being valuable experience, you can also earn a little extra money! In the past year, trombone students have performed at numerous local churches (some as regular performing members), and with the Meridian Symphony, Meistersingers, Southern Mississippi Symphony, Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera, Mardi Gras dixieland bands, the Jazz Sextet, Eastern Shore Choral Society, and many others.
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The University of Southern Mississippi Trombone Studio Webpage URL:
http://www.usm.edu/trombonestudio |
