Alumni Spotlight: Former Students Now Leading Orchestral Careers
A important cohort of trombone players, all former students of a prominent instructor, are currently performing with major orchestras across the United States, Australia, and Austria, demonstrating a remarkable impact on the field of orchestral music. This represents a sustained period of success for graduates of the program, solidifying its reputation for producing highly sought-after musicians.
Dennis Bubert serves as bass trombonist with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in Fort Worth, Texas.his role provides the foundational low-brass voice for the ensemble.
Jimmy clark, having recently retired, concluded a distinguished career as principal trombonist with the Dallas Opera Orchestra in Dallas, Texas. His tenure with the Opera spanned decades,contributing significantly to its artistic legacy.
Mark Davidson holds the position of principal trombonist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Melbourne, Australia. this appointment places him at the forefront of Australia’s leading orchestral organization.
Wyatt Henderson performs as second trombonist with the kansas City Symphony Orchestra, based in Kansas City, Missouri.His position is crucial to the balance and texture of the trombone section.
Mark holley is currently the second trombonist for the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra in Houston, Texas, contributing to the rich sonic landscape of operatic performances.
Steve Perdicaris occupies the role of second trombonist with the Sacramento Philharmonic in Sacramento,california,providing essential support to the section’s overall sound.
Stewart Rhodes serves as Principal trombonist with the midland-odessa Symphony in midland,Texas,leading the trombone section and shaping its musical direction.
Austin Richardson is Principal trombone with the Louisiana Philharmonic in New Orleans, Louisiana. His leadership is vital to the orchestra’s distinctive sound, particularly within the vibrant musical culture of New Orleans.
David Sciannella performs as a trombonist with both the National Philharmonic Orchestra and the Washington Symphonic Brass, both based in Washington, D.C. This dual affiliation showcases his versatility across orchestral and chamber music settings.
Susan K. Smith is a trombonist with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra in Nashville, Tennessee, contributing to the orchestra’s growing national profile.
Eric Swanson is a bass trombonist with the dallas Opera Orchestra in Dallas,Texas,working alongside former classmate Jimmy Clark.
Michael Underwood serves as principal trombonist with the Arkansas Symphony in Little Rock,Arkansas,providing artistic leadership within the trombone section.
Mark Vail is a bass trombonist with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in Memphis, Tennessee, delivering the powerful low-brass foundation for the ensemble.
Jeremy Wilson performs as a trombonist with the prestigious Vienna Philharmonic in Vienna, Austria, representing a significant international achievement for a graduate of the program.
