Anderson Rodrigues is a Brazilian trombonist based in Manaus, Brazil, currently serving as Utility Trombone (tenor and bass) with the Amazonas Filarmônica. As an orchestral musician, he is actively engaged in symphonic performance, contributing to a wide-ranging repertoire that includes classical, romantic, contemporary, and Brazilian works.
He holds a Licentiate degree in Music (Music Education) from the Universidade Metropolitana de Santos and studied at the EMESP Tom Jobim in São Paulo, where he worked closely with Fernando Chipoletti, Utility Trombone of the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra (OSESP), who served as his principal mentor. His artistic development has also been shaped through lessons and masterclasses with distinguished trombonists such as Joseph Alessi, José Milton Vieira, and Wagner Polistchuk, among others.
Throughout his career, Anderson has participated in several important music festivals in Brazil and South America, including the Poços de Caldas Music Festival (2019), FEMUSC – Festival de Música de Santa Catarina (2020), the Campos do Jordão International Winter Festival (2019, 2021, and 2022), and the Pelotas International Music Festival (2023, 2024, and 2025).
As a soloist, Anderson was awarded First Prize in the Young Soloist Competition at the Trombonanza – International Trombone Festival in 2022, held in Santa Fe, Argentina, highlighting his versatility, musical maturity, and soloistic presence.
In addition to his orchestral activities, Anderson maintains a strong commitment to disciplined and intentional practice, guided by a structured approach focused on fundamentals, sound production, flexibility, and physical efficiency at the trombone. Alongside performance, he is actively engaged in music pedagogy, sharing his experience and study methodology, while continuing to expand his artistic voice through festivals, masterclasses, and professional projects, with the goal of strengthening his presence on the national and international orchestral scene.
“Edwards trombones offer exceptional sound consistency and balance. Their response and flexibility are essential for meeting the different roles I perform within the section, as well as the demands of orchestral performance.”