Graduate Trombone
Graduate Trombone
The graduate trombone program at University of North Carolina School of the Arts will help you develop your full potential as a musician, whether your goal is to play in an orchestra, work as a freelance musician, or simply to make the trombone an important part of a musical life. At ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, the conservatory environment creates a close community of trombonists and artists of all disciplines that prepares you for success in today’s highly competitive and challenging professional world.
Master of Music
As a graduate trombone degree student at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, you will be part of a program that fosters excellence and allows you to take your music to the next level. You will participate in all departmental juries and perform two recitals, one in Year One and a second in Year Two. In addition to private lessons and master classes, you will also take Career Strategies courses that strengthen skills needed in the professional world, like those for auditions, entrepreneurship, recording and portfolio preparation.
You may also choose to apply to the Chrysalis Chamber Music Institute, either as an individual musician or as part of an ensemble. This unique graduate program is dedicated to the development of outstanding chamber musicians. It features regular coachings from artist-faculty and guest chamber ensembles, an annual coaching with the for select groups, touring and performance opportunities, professional recording sessions and more.
Professional Artist Certificate
If you already have a graduate degree, you may also choose to pursue a Professional Artist Certificate. This post-master’s program is designed to advance your career potential as a young professional trombone player. If you are interested in independent studies offered through this program, you are encouraged to propose a one-year course of study that is tailored to your interests and experience.
Careers
The brass program at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ has been a springboard for many of its graduates’ professional careers and education. Graduates have pursed advanced degrees at prestigious institutions like the and , completed fellowships at and studied musicology in Vienna. Others are part of ensembles, like the local and , and ceremonial bands in the United States military. Still others have found their calling in arts administration with organizations like and our very own ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.