Trombone with Stephen

Dr. Whimple is currently a trombonist with The Orchestra Now. Previously, he served as an Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Alabama. Prior to his doctoral studies, Stephen attended the Juilliard School as an Irene Diamond Graduate Fellow, Music Advancement Program Teaching Fellow, and Morse Teaching Artist Fellow. He completed his bachelor’s degree at The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. Stephen has been recognized in competitions sponsored by the University of Alabama Huxford Symphony Concerto Competition, the International Trombone Association, the American Trombone Workshop, the Big 12 Trombone Conference competition and the Crane School of Music Concerto and Chamber music competitions. Most recently, he was named the winner of the 2022 American Trombone Workshop Bass Trombone Solo Competition. His students have gone on to attend the Juilliard Music Advancement Program and Pre-College, the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam and the University of Alabama. Students that reside in New York State have had continued success with NYSSMA scores. His studio currently consists of students ranging from middle school age students to college students and freelancers.