About William C.
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Principal Trombone
Jan, 2020 - PresentLubbock Civic Orchestra
I perform as Principal Trombone as well as help with the education of section members who are new to orchestral playing.
Trombone
Jan, 2020 - PresentFrontier Arts Society
I am a trombonist for the Frontier Arts Society, I perform as trombonist for the newest fully-professional jazz ensemble in Lubbock, TX, the Frontier Big Band. We perform challenging concert repertoire for big band. I also perform as the trombonist for the dance band, "David Box and the Hot Eight".
Instructor of Brass
Aug, 2019 - PresentLubbock ISD
o Locations: Monterey HS, Lubbock HS, Atkins MS, Coronado HS o MHS (2019 – Present): Teach weekly low brass sectionals for all concert and marching bands, assist with trombone All-State audition preparation, and coach small brass ensembles o AMS (2019 – Present): Teach beginner trombone and euphonium class twice a week and advanced trombone sectionals weekly o LHS (2020 – Present): Teach weekly low brass sectionals for all concert, and assist with trombone All-State audition preparation o CHS (2020 – Present): Teach weekly low brass sectionals for all concert and jazz ensembles, assist with trombone All-State audition preparation, and coach small brass ensembles
Subsitute Trombone
Aug, 2019 - PresentLubbock Symphony Orchestra
Instructor of Low Brass
Sep, 2017 - Jun, 2019Arapahoe HS
I am planning and teaching sectionals for the low brass at Arapahoe HS and also assigning audition material for the low brass.
Teacher
Nov, 2014 - Jun, 2015Henry Middle School
I am working as a music assistant to the band director at Henry Middle School. I teach small groups of instruments that are pulled out of the beginner and advanced band classes.
Trombonist
Oct, 2014 - Jul, 2019The Classical Brass
I am the trombonist for a brass quintet based in Denver. We play often for churches and other events in the metro area.
Principal Trombone
Sep, 2014 - May, 2019Denver Philharmonic
I am the principal trombone for the Denver Philharmonic orchestra. With the orchestra, I perform on tenor and alto trombone for our regular season concerts plus special events we are invited to perform for patrons.
Teacher
Sep, 2014 - May, 2015Douglas County School District
I am the brass teacher for an elementary age band program based at Douglas County High School.
Trombone
Aug, 2012 - May, 2019Colorado Wind Ensemble
I currently work as the substitute and utility trombone for the Colorado Wind Ensemble. I come in when ever an extra player is needed and sit in when the regular members are unable to play.
Trombonist
Aug, 2011 - Aug, 2019Denver Municipal Band
I began subbing with this group when I moved to Denver before my master's degree. The 2015, I was fortunate enough to be the second trombonist for the entire season. Starting in the 2016, I became the regular second trombonist.
Education
Bachelor of Music
Aug, 2006 - May, 2011Texas Tech University
DMA - Trombone Pedagogy and Performance
Aug, 2015 - Aug, 2019CU Boulder
Performance Certificate
Sep, 2013 - Jun, 2014University of Denver
Master's of Music
Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2013University of Denver
Awards
Honorable Mention
Jul, 2020Online Trombone Compeition - Hungarian Trombone Camp
Affiliations
International Trombone Association
Jan, 2007The general purposes of the International Trombone Association shall be: To promote communications among trombonists around the world, to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trombone family and to function as a clearing house for trombone-related ideas and information
Texas Music Educators Association
Jan, 2007Begun in 1920 as the Texas Band Teachers Association, the Texas Music Educators Association is an organization of over 10,000 school music educators dedicated to promoting excellence in music education. TMEA is comprised of five divisions: Band, Orchestra, Vocal, Elementary and College. On behalf of its members and Texas schoolchildren, TMEA carefully monitors the actions of all state decision-making bodies on issues affecting fine arts instruction in Texas. In addition to many member benefits, TMEA offers professional development opportunities for its members with Region workshops and especially with its annual Clinic/Convention. TMEA supports the future of music education by offering scholarships to music education majors and by sponsoring the Texas Future Music Educators, an organization through which high school students interested in careers in music education learn more about what to expect in their college education and future careers.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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