Trombone with Elijah V.

Elijah C. is a second-year undergraduate studying trombone performance on full scholarship at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Throughout his playing career, he has achieved international recognition as a soloist through the American Protégé International Concerto Competition, national recognition as a member of the National Youth Wind Ensemble, and statewide recognition in all state band and orchestras. Elijah has experience in many avenues of trombone playing, including solo trombone, trombone quartet, brass quintet, trombone ensemble, brass choir, jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, and symphony orchestra. He also teaches trombone at Separk Music, has prior teaching experience as a math tutor, and enjoys cooking, eating, and playing video games. Elijah plans to pursue a masters degree in trombone performance, become a professional orchestral trombone player, foster an active solo career, and continue to teach young trombonists in the future.