Trombone with Adam R.

Currently in Kansas City playing with the symphony. I have taught many trombonists ranging from middle school to adults. In addition to private teaching, I love to teach masterclasses at the local universities. Trombone is a fun instrument and you should have fun playing it! Adam Rainey, a Kentucky native, joined the Kansas City Symphony in the 2014-15 season. In 2012, Rainey made his debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra playing Mendelssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" under the baton of Bernard Haitink. Later that year, he recorded John Williams' "Fanfare for Fenway" with the Boston Pops under the baton of the composer himself in celebration of Fenway Park's centennial. He also has performed with the Louisiana Philharmonic, Vermont Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra. He has attended the Pacific Music Festival (Japan), and he has spent two summers as a fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center. Rainey received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music under the instruction of Douglas Yeo and James Markey. Additionally, he has studied with Norman Bolter, Mark Gaal, Steve Lange, Peter Norton and Toby Oft. Rainey received second prize at the 2011 Zellmer-Minnesota Orchestra Trombone Competition, and he was a finalist at the International Trombone Association's Edward Kleinhammer Competition.