Butler Alumni Altin Sencalar named Visiting Professor of Jazz Trombone at San Fransisco Conservatory of Music

The National Symphony Orchestra proudly announces the appointment of Evan Williams (MM 17', DMA 21') as Assistant Principal Trombone.  

The University of Texas Trombone Choir is heading to Switzerland this spring thanks to a Texas Global Career Launch Grant. Ten students along with the studio’s director and Professor of Trombone, Nathaniel Brickens, will visit the country for a six-week residency beginning in May. The group will work closely with members of the Zurich Opera and the Zurich Ton Halle Orchestras, including the highly acclaimed Zurich Opera Orchestra’s Solo Trombonist David Garcia and the Ton Halle Orchestra’s Bass Trombonist Bill Thomas.

The University of Texas Trombone Choir wrapped up the semester with an impromptu concert at the alumni center. They spread Christmas cheer with a number of classics, including Feliz Navidad, Winter Wonderland and We Three Kings. "I feel like this is a perfect way to wrap things up," said D.M.A Trombone student Jared Dickerson, who played trombone and conducted a number of tunes during the concert. "We had a lot of serious concerts during the year, which is great to be back in the concert hall, but this is also part of the live music, just super casual playing for people."

The Butler School of Music proudly announces one of our very own was selected for a 2021 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. Professor of Trombone Nathaniel Brickens is one of 27 winners, and will receive an award of $25,000 for his outstanding performance. 

The group has been chosen to perform at the 2021 festival