Trombone with Bryan W.

Bass Trombonist Bryan Woodward is an active performer and teacher in the Washington D.C. area. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Maryland under the tutelage of Matthew Guilford. He is currently trombonist with the Mulligan Brass Trio, assistant director of the DC Trombone Workshop, and maintains a private studio in Montgomery county. Born in Virginia, Bryan received a Bachelor of Music from Shenandoah Conservatory in 2014, and a Master of Music from the University of Maryland in 2016. He currently holds the studio assistantship at Maryland where he teaches all minor trombone students. As a performer, Bryan has been a finalist with the American Trombone Workshop Solo Competition in 2014, and alternate in the International Trombone Festival Excerpts Competition in 2015. He has performed with the Virginia Symphony, New England Symphonic Ensemble, Washington Choral Arts, and Mid-Atlantic Big Band in venues across the world. Highlights include the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Concert Hall Zaragoza, and Dizzy’s Jazz Club at the Lincoln Center. In his free time, Bryan enjoys doing amateur audio and recording work. He also considers himself a pretty good cook, and frequents the grill outside when the weather is nice. He currently resides in Laurel, MD with his wife Sara and their adorable corgi Toby.