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Age: 5+

Teaching since 1994

DMA - Trombone Performance

About Donald B.

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I am professor of music in the School of Music & Dance at Eastern Michigan University where I teach both trombone and jazz. I currently play principal trombone in the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and perform recitals locally and around the country. I have been featured in silent film scores as well as in classical and jazz recordings. I have performed with the Flint Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, Lansing Symphony and Kalamazoo Symphony. Other performances include appearances at regional band and orchestra conventions and regular radio broadcasts from Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. I have studied with Curtis Olson, Vern and Jan Kagarice, Thomas Ashworth, Nick Keelan and Dudley Bright. I hold a DMA from Michigan State University and a Master of Music from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, as well as a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. I am is an active member of the International Trombone Association. I teach trombone at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in the summers. One of the silver linings to COVID is that I have more time to teach!

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Jack

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Dr. B. has made a profoundly good impact on my abilities as both a musician and a person. Through working with him for 6 years, I have improved vastly on my technique, my musicianship, and my human element. On top of being a top-notch teacher, he is also a fantastic example of how to be a human being. He is kind, patient, and sharp as a tack. You cannot go wrong with studying with Dr. B!

Posted Oct 30, 2020

Daniel

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I took lessons from Dr. B. during high school and all the way through my undergrad at Eastern Michigan University. He is a fantastic instructor and a great person who can lead you on whatever path you want to go down with the knowledge needed to succeed. I always looked forward to each one of my lessons and the various competitions that Dr. B. helped me prepare for. He was one of the main reasons I kept studying music after my high school years and graduated from Eastern with my Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance.

Posted Oct 29, 2020

Kyle

Teacher's studio

Dr. B. is without a doubt the best lessons teacher I have ever had! I have taken lessons from him since early highschool all the way till the end of college, and he can do it all. He has a broad range of knowledge that is suitable for players in all ranges of playing ability. Be it studying whatever material you bring to work on, or if you decide to use Dr. B.’s huge library of technique and skills books you will not be disappointed. He is also a great resource for finding new music that is suitable for you. .If you have the opportunity to study with Dr. B. I would highly recommend it!

Posted Oct 29, 2020

Experience

Principal Trombonist

Aug, 2011 - Present

Ann Arbor Symphony

Professor of Music

Aug, 2010 - Present

Eastern Michigan University

I am a tenured faculty member at Eastern Michigan University.

Trombone Instructor

Jun, 2010 - Aug, 2019

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

I teach trombone to students at camp.

Education

DMA - Trombone Performance

Aug, 1998 - Dec, 2001

Michigan State University

Affiliations

International Trombone Association

Jan, 1994

The 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

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