Huge congratulations to Chris Bassett, an incredible trombonist, for winning the bass trombone position with the San Francisco Symphony. Your Edwards family is so excited for your next chapter!
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A native of Curitiba, Brazil, bass trombonist Filipe Pereira joined the Buffalo Philharmonic in the fall of 2019. First influenced by his parents who were also musicians, he began his musical studies at the age of 12. Filipe studied with Silvio Spolaore at the Escola de Música e Belas Artes do Paraná (School of Music...
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Brooklynne Audette is a versatile Minneapolis/Saint Paul-area bass trombonist and a full-time software engineer. She performs with The Paper Clips, a trombone quartet currently focusing on popular American music, and the ACME Jazz Company Big Band. She can be heard on their self-titled album. As a freelance musician, she is active in the Twin Cities...
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Anita Jerosch is an Associate Professor of Music and Department Coordinator at the University of Maine at Augusta. She holds a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary Studies; Music and Education, from the University of Maine. She holds an M.M. in Trombone Performance from the University of Maine and a B.M. in Jazz and Contemporary Music with a...
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Last week Adam Rainey visited for his yearly check-up on his B502-I. Many working musicians come in for their annual health check on their instruments to ensure the components they’ve chosen are still the best. Everything was great, and we decided to take advantage of our time together to discuss a few things on camera....
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We’d like to officially welcome Arie VandeWaa to the Edwards family! Arie is the Assistant Professor of Trombone and Music Business at the University of South Alabama. He is the bass trombonist of the Mobile Symphony Orchestra and the principal trombonist of the Mobile Opera Orchestra. Arie performs on both the T350-E and B502-I. Welcome,...
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Arie VandeWaa is the Assistant Professor of Trombone and Music Business at the University of South Alabama. In 2022, Arie was appointed Bass Trombone of the Mobile Symphony Orchestra and Principal Trombone of the Mobile Opera Orchestra. A Mobile, Alabama native, he has also performed on both tenor and bass trombone with the Louisiana Philharmonic...
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Want to keep your trombone with an AR-1 rotor in peak working condition? We recommend oiling your rotor every two weeks for proper care and maintenance. Try setting a personal goal to go through 1 bottle of oil per year. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more maintenance information.
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I’m thrilled to announce that Adam Rainey is joining the Detroit Symphony. Adam is a phenomenal talent who has performed with the Kansas City Symphony since 2014. Prior to that, Adam studied with James Markey and Doug Yeo at the New England Conservatory. We’re always happy when one of our artists and friends does well...
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Christopher Bassett is the Bass Trombonist of the Jacksonville Symphony and the Santa Fe Opera, positions he has held since 2017. In addition to these ensembles, he has performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, Boston Pops, Indianapolis Symphony, Richmond Symphony, and Vermont Symphony Orchestras, and was a Fellow at the Tanglewood Music...
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James Markey’s recital to support the New England Musicians Relief Fund was beyond words. Please take time to enjoy this incredible performance.
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Felix Padilla was appointed Bass Trombonist of the U.S. Army West Point Band in 2019 and Bass Trombonist of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra in 2023. He earned a Master of Music from the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied with James Markey. Prior to his time in Boston, Felix studied with Bradley...
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