DC Trombone Workshop 2019 
July 29th to August 2nd
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​Play  
     in a trombone choir with our faculty
​     chamber music with talented colleagues
     side-by-side with our faculty in orchestral repertoire classes
Learn
     to improve your fundamentals and musicianship in lessons, masterclasses, and chamber music coachings
     about winning orchestral auditions, building a teaching studio, life as a military musician, developing a freelance career, and more
​Hear
     solo recitals
     chamber music recitals
​     orchestral demonstrations

General Information:
  • The DC Trombone Workshop is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional tenor and bass trombonists (must be at least 18 years old)
  • Cost for tuition is $650 - merit scholarships and assistantships are available
  • Participants may stay in the dorms at George Washington University or find their own housing.  More information available under the "venue" tab
  • Applications must be received by May 1st, 2019
  • Participants will receive:​​​​
    • ​Two hour-long private lessons with faculty and/or guest artists
    • A minimum of two masterclass/studio class solo opportunities
    • Opportunities to play with faculty in orchestral repertoire classes and trombone choir
    • Daily chamber music rehearsals coached by a faculty member​​
  • ​​Past participants have represented:  Yale University, Northwestern University, Rice University, Eastman School of Music, Duquesne University, Duke University, University of Maryland, University of Delaware, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, University of Florida, University of Arizona, University of Tennessee​​

​​A typical day at the DC Trombone Workshop:
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8:45 - Group Warm-Up or Individual Practice
9:30 - Chamber Music Coaching
10:30 - Masterclass or Orchestral Repertoire Class
12:00 - Faculty Recital

1:45 - Orchestral Repertoire Class and Individual Lessons
3:00 - Trombone Choir Rehearsal
5:30 - Career Discussions

8:00 - Masterclass or Military Band Concert
Applying to the DC Trombone Workshop
*Application deadline - May 1st, 2019*
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Step 1: Fill out the application form and email it to dctwdirector@gmail.com 
DC Trombone Workshop Application.pdf
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​Step 2: Send an audio or video recording as a file in an email or a YouTube link to dctwdirector@gmail.com

       Audition Repertoire: 3-5 minutes of solos and/or excerpts of your choice

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​Step 3: (optional) Applicants may optionally have a letter of recommendation emailed on their behalf to dctwdirector@gmail.com


Step 4: You will be contacted regarding acceptance to the program and any scholarship/assistantships by May 15th, 2019.  More detailed information regarding payment will be sent at this time.

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Step 5: Submit payment by June 10th, 2019 to secure your spot at the 2019 DC Trombone Workshop.

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Assistantships

Ensemble Assistantships:
- Participants with ensemble assistantships will rehearse and perform in a trombone choir with younger students
- Your recording and optional letter of recommendation will be taken into consideration in assigning ensemble assistantships 
(Participants with ensemble assistantships will play in a more experienced trombone choir as well) 

Teaching Assistantships:
- Participants with teaching assistantships will work with younger students in lessons, sectionals, and group classes
- Applicants for teaching assistantships should send a one page résumé or cover letter detailing their teaching and work related experiences
- Your recording and optional letter of recommendation will also be taken into consideration in assigning teaching assistantships

​*Applicants are eligible to earn both ensemble and teaching assistantships*