The U-Tubes were recently selected winners of the ITA's Kai Winding Competition (see u-tubes-wins-ita-kai-winding-competition for more details). As a result they have been invited to play at the the International Trombone Festival in Spain this year. A fundraising campaign is currently underway to support them in this prestigious endeavor. Those wishing to donate can do so by following the link below:
The UNT trombone studio is pleased to announce that Dillon Garrett has been selected to participate in this year's Betty Carter Jazz Ahead residency at the Kennedy Center. Dillon will be in Washington, D.C. from March 23 to April 3 to complete his residency.
The U-Tubes have won the International Trombone Association 2015 Kai Winding Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition! They will be traveling to Valencia, Spain in July to perform a feature concert at the 2015 International Trombone Festival!
We at UNT wish to express our sincere thanks for the sympathy and support that has been show to Vern's family and studio during this difficult time. Any who wish to watch Vern's "Celebration of Life" memorial service which took place September 28, 2014 in Chautauqua, New York may do so by clicking here. The program for the service can be found here.
The UNT trombone studio recently recorded a greeting to send to trombone professor Vern Kagarice who unfortunately is unable to join us this semester. Vern is currently battling cancer and is supported in the fight by his wife Jan. Their absence at UNT is sorely felt by all and so by way of encouragement Tony Baker arranged an impromptu recording session of "Inveni David" by Anton Bruckner arranged by Arno Herrmann. Nearly 50 trombonists were able to attend ranging from DMA to freshman. While not everyone was able to make the recording session, all of us here at UNT send our best wishes
Ethan Wills, a recent Master's of Music graduate in trombone performance from the University of North Texas, was recently hired as the newest music instructor at Howard College in Big Spring, Texas. His teaching duties will include choir, theory, and aural skills. Ethan is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and completed his undergraduate degree at Slippery Rock University.
The University of North Texas trombone studio is pleased to welcome Chris Seiter as an adjunct instructor for the coming school year.
