The University of Texas Trombone Choir was founded in the fall of 1977 by professor emeritus and trombone legend Donald Knaub. It serves as a laboratory extension of the trombone studio. The group tours regionally, nationally, and internationally, and performs regularly in the Austin area. Members of the trombone studio have a strong tradition of excellence by consistently winning prizes in international, national, and local solo competitions; and, upon graduation, securing important post in performing organizations and educational institutions. Over the years, members of the trombone studio have performed for visiting dignitaries, several Texas Governors, and a U.S. President. The award-winning University of Texas Jazz Bones is a smaller subset of the larger Trombone Choir.
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Each year, the UT Trombone Choir plays an informal holiday concert, typically on UT's campus. The songs are conducted by students, and all the choir's members are included, from doctoral students to undergraduate freshman who enjoy the opportunity to spread holiday cheer.
Recordings
Christmas
With the University of Texas at Austin Trombone Choir
2011 • Mark Recordings
Hill Country Minatures
Music of Cheetham, Bruckner, Greig, Faure, Lawn, Weiner
Mark Recordings
currently unavailable
Appearances
International Trombone Festival, Salt Lake City, UT
2023
Aula Hall (University of Zurich) and Prediger Kirche, Zurich, Switzerland
2022
International Trombone Festival, Columbus, GA
2021
International Trombone Festival, Redlands, CA
2017
International Trombone Festival, Valencia, Spain
2015
International Trombone Festival, Paris, France
2012
Eastern Trombone Workshop, Washington DC
2009
2006
2002
Kennedy Center, Washington DC
March, 2006
Brazilian Trombone Festival
2004
Tours
Switzerland, 2022
Zurich
Denmark, 2014
Aarhus
Copenhagen
Europe, 2012
France
Switzerland
Germany
Brazil, 2004
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Porto Alegre
Accolades
Remington International Trombone Choir Competition
2023 Winner
2019 Runner-up
2017 Runner-up
2014 Runner-up
2007 Winner
2002 Winner
Kai Winding Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition
2007 Winner
2001 Winner
(Jazz Bones)
ETW Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition
2007 Winner
(Jazz Bones)