Universal stories of struggle, inspiration and achievement through the eyes of trombone players. Equal parts thoughtful and hilarious. Hosted by Sebastian Vera, principal trombonist of the Pittsburgh Opera and Nick Schwartz, principal bass trombonist of the New York City Ballet.
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Saugus Marching Centurions: Road to Washington is a limited audio series that follows the Saugus High School band and color guard as they work to overcome adversity and achieve their ultimate goal – marching in the 2023 Memorial Day parade in Washington DC.
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Trumpet For Beginners By Beginners is a show about me, a trumpet beginner, practicing trumpet.
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Wycliffe Gordon Live at the International Trombone Festival: From Rural Roots to Jazz Fame
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Send us a Text Message. If you're like us you've been blown away hearing our next guest at some point in your life. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with the legendary Wycliffe Gordon as he shares his musical journey from rural Georgia to performing with the greats like Wynton Marsalis. You’ll learn how early influences, particularly gospel …
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Tales of Transition, Teaching, and Triumph with Jonathan Whitaker
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like to pack up your life's work and plant roots in new academic soil? Join me as I chat with the tenacious Jonathan Whitaker about his joys, philosophies and his surprising decision to move from the University of Alabama to the University of Illinois in an episode brimming with stories of growth. Thi…
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Send us a Text Message. We spider-man meme with the Trombone Corner Podcast, an episode long overdue. Nick and Sebastian greet John Snell and Noah Gladstone and have an amazing discussion on the evolution of their friendship, careers and joys of mouthpiece making. Noah goes in depth about his varies endeavors including the Brass Ark, Hollywood Scor…
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Trombone Timo tells us what a TikTok is
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Send us a Text Message. In his first podcast interview, Trombone Timo aka Tim Maines as we've always known him hangs with Nick and Sebastian and describes his crazy world of trombone in social media. We talk about how he went about building his prodigious following, his goals with his platform (you might be surprised), the power social media can ha…
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Talking the Bernstein Movie and Ultimate Cheap Beer Rankings with Chris Van Hof
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Send us a Text Message. For the first Fifth Position of the new year, Nick and Sebastian are joined by their favorite Michigander Dutchman Chris Van Hof, professor of trombone at Ball State University and Grand Poobah Assistant Manager of the International Trombone Festival. We start by announcing guest artists for this summer's Third Coast Trombon…
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Concert Halls, Mullets and Amish Buffets: An Unconventional Classical Music Trail
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Send us a Text Message. Can a beard and bow tie truly alter the landscape of a performance? In today's episode, we tackle these questions head-on. We commence on a somber note, sharing news and sending love to our dear friend Lance LaDuke after his scary accejent. We urge you to send your prayers and positive energy his way. Amidst this hardship, w…
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Holidays, Auditions and Finally Naming This Thing
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what happens when two working musicians try to podcast at 8am? Today, Nick and Seba tian take you behind the scenes of these performances, sharing heartwarming stories that made the audience's holiday experience even more meaningful. We also reveal the new title for this short-form series - yes, you've…
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Send us a Text Message. It's just about Thanksgiving so we have another delicious episode to be thankful for! Have you ever been struck by the strength difference between your left and right arm? We also find ourselves reminiscing about childhood experiences of pilfering balls from ball pits and the shock of static electricity from plastic slides. …
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The Best Use of Trombone During the Apocalypse
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Send us a Text Message. Who knew that finding a suitable name for a podcast could take us on a roller coaster of creativity? Nick and Sebastian sift through all of your brilliant suggestions. We also talk about trombone MacGyver moments in the clutch, trombone google keyword news, submitted questions about breaking in a slide, gripe of the week, ho…
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Science: Trombonists Make the Best Lovers
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Send us a Text Message. We're doing something new! What is it? Great question! But it's new! So that's cool, right? Introducing Nick and Sebastian's first new weekly pod where they talk about trombone news, weekly gripes, answer questions and much more! Today we're lifting the lid on the long-debated topic of cut bells on trombones and also call ou…
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The Resilient Journey of Musician and Educator, Ava Ordman
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian hang out with Ava Ordman, professor of trombone at Michigan State University and general badass. In our conversation, we delve into the world of music shaped by Ava's experiences. She recounts her struggles with people-pleasing, and the unique challenges of being chosen to perform Donald Erb's trombone con…
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Alan Kaplan and Bill Reichenbach Live at the International Trombone Festival
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian interview LA Studio Legends Alan Kaplan and Bill Reichenbach live at the 2023 International Trombone Festival in Salt Lake City on the campus University of Utah! They talk about their incredible careers recording thousands of movies, how working with Quincy Jones was one of Bill's first big breaks, playing…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian are joined by jazz legend and trombonist of the Saturday Night Live Band, Steve Turre. Steve talks about four decades with SNL, his discovery of conch shells and the profound relationship and influence JJ Johnson had in his life. Steve Turre's favorite recordings: "Lament" by J.J. Johnson "Misty" w/ Ray Ch…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian are joined by Mark Lawrence, former principal trombonist of the San Francisco Symphony of 34 years! We talk about experiencing 4 different music directors, those famous Blomstedt recordings and too many life lessons to mention! Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian are joined by soloist and bass trombonist of the Bern Symphony Orchestra, Justin Clark! They talked about his unique upbringing catching squid, his love of paragliding and the beautiful art he's creating in his solo projects. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat L…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian hang out with all-star professor Oscar Diaz of Texas A&M Kingsville and talk about how he's built such an incredible program centered around community, his legendary BBQ exploits and continuing to face one of his greatest challenges head on. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/t…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian are joined by legendary NYC bass trombonist David Taylor for episode 2 of the new season! 78 years young, Dave shares incredible stories over a many decades career that's still thriving from inspirational voicemails from JJ Johnson, recording with Duke Ellington to how he wanted to be a rodeo clown growing…
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Send us a Text Message. Opening our new season we are joined by English trombonist Carol Jarvis. A multi-award-winning trombonist, keyboard player, arranger, orchestrator, and voiceover artist, she blows us away by the scope of her career touring with the likes of Sting, Michael Bolton and Seal and triumphing over one of the most profound challenge…
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File this one under: UNEXPECTED. The marching season has begun! Join the Marching Centurions for the first competition of the season in Simi Valley, California. Plus, the team talks this year's show, All the Queen's Roses, and you'll meet the (previously) unsung heroes and hear why they're so important to the band. SUPPORT THE MARCHING CENTURIONS: …
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Each year at the annual end-of-year banquet, the Marching Centurions come together to celebrate what they’ve accomplished during the season. It’s also when they say goodbye to their outgoing seniors. At the same time, they also look forward to the much-anticipated announcement of their exciting new marching show and new student leadership. And that…
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How would the Marching Centurions describe going into the 2021 marching season? New band director, new student leadership, fresh energy and purpose. It had been five years since the Marching Centurions had made it to championships, and they’d never made it in the 4A division. But they had one goal for the season ahead: MAKE IT TO CHAMPIONSHIPS. You…
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Reflecting On Where We've Been (2018-2021)
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September 2022: the Saugus High School Marching Centurions are about to show the world what they're made of and make Saugus history. But it’s been a long, long road to get here, filled with twists and turns, adversity and heartbreak, including fires, a school shooting and more than their fair share of uncertainty. DISCLAIMER: The following episode …
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Christian Lindberg Live at the International Trombone Festival
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian at last interview one of their heroes, Swedish soloist, conductor and composer, Christian Lindberg, live at the 51st International Trombone Festival at the University of Central Arkansas. They talk about some shocking challenges from his youth, paving a untrodden path when many told him he was crazy and ho…
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Road to Washington: Coming September 15, 2022
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Saugus High School Marching Centurions: Road to Washington is a limited audio series that follows the Saugus High School band and color guard as they work to overcome adversity and achieve their ultimate goal – marching in the 2023 Memorial Day parade in Washington DC. SUPPORT THE MARCHING CENTURIONS: Our program runs on donations. It requires $100…
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Richard Stout - Live at the Third Coast Trombone Retreat
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian are back to talk to Richard Stout, second trombonist of the Cleveland Orchestra about what it's like playing in one of the most unique ensembles on the planet, coming back to the trombone after a massive injury and how being a Cleveland Browns fan is even harder. Also introducing special features with Patr…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first installment of Trombone Minute where Sebastian talks about trombone news, events and pop culture in a bite-sized morsel of audio goodness. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/trombonere…
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Send us a Text Message. Sebastian talks to the legendary John Kitzman, former principal trombonist of the Dallas Symphony of over 40 years and professor of trombone at Southern Methodist University for just short of half a century! On the brink of retiring from teaching, John looks back at his career in this incredibly honest and moving talk. So mu…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to legendary soloist and conductor, Alain Trudel, about coming back to the trombone after an unforeseen life challenge, what it's like to lead an orchestra with a trombonist's mentality and his infectious joy and gratitude for life. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromb…
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Premiere episode of "Meet Your Maker" with special guest, Christan Griego - Free Preview
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to "Meet Your Maker" a special podcast where Sebastian Vera sits down with craftsman to learn about the magic behind their discoveries and nerd out about equipment. For this premiere episode, Sebastian sits down with the quietly brilliant Christan Griego of Edwards Instruments, Griego Mouthpieces and Sota Turntables …
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"Now Hearing Candidate 1' an audition podcast with guest, Doug Rosenthal - Free Preview
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Send us a Text Message. Listen to a free preview of "Now Hearing Candidate 1" an exclusive video podcast breaking down the processes and strategies of audition winners from announcement through audition day! Join host Sebastian Vera as he talks to guest Doug Rosenthal, assistant principal trombonist of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra as he…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to James Nova, trombonist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra about turning tragedy into focus and direction, how taking a chance on a new project changed his life and that time John Williams wrote him a letter. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn mor…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Swedish jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist, Gunhild Carling, about her completely natural music education, how she can play so many different instruments so effortlessly and where musical magic comes from. She's also the first guest that plays for us live! Also introducing special features wit…
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"Now Hearing Candidate 1' an audition podcast with guest, John Romero - Free Preview
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Send us a Text Message. Listen to a free preview of "Now Hearing Candidate 1" an exclusive video podcast breaking down the processes and strategies of audition winners from announcement through audition day! Join host Sebastian Vera as he talks to John Romero, principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera and formerly Fort Worth Symphony as he sha…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Sasha Romero, principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra about her tenure process in the times of a pandemic, crazy trips to Russia and how she regained motivation after burnout. *This episode was recorded before Sasha transitioned Since the recording of this episode, Sasha transition…
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Jon Bohls - Live at the Festival of Trombones
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to legendary trombone instructor and former International Trombone Festival Director, Jon Bohls, about his life lessons from over 50(!) years of teaching, the ups and downs running the ITF and the more important lessons we should be teaching young people. Also introducing special features with Patreon…
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Send us a Text Message. For their first interview live in front of an audience at the International Trombone Festival, Nick and Sebastian talk to Joseph Alessi, principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic about his life and career, how he views pressure in his position and the poster Sebastian had of him on his wall growing up. Also introduci…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick finally interviews his co-host, Sebastian Vera, principal trombonist of the Pittsburgh Opera and River City Brass Band about how they became friends, an almost catastrophic hot tub experience and the importance of failing. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about t…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Ko-ichiro Yamamoto, principal trombonist of the Seattle Symphony about his path from Japan to the United States, the importance of talking to people when times are hard and a very important proposal from Sebastian. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Lear…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Colin Williams, associate principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic, about facing an almost career ending injury, finding joy with career and family and what it's like playing in a section with both of his teachers. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneret…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Italian trombone soloist Peter Steiner about transitioning from an orchestral career to a solo career, finding balance in social media and his secret chipotle audition hack. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upc…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Brad Edwards, professor of trombone at Arizona State University about choosing to be grateful, how composing his lip slur book got him in the best shape of his life, and allowing students to teach themselves. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Randy Hawes, former bass trombonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra about looking back on his career in Detroit, his unexpected favorite composer and his smooth dating wisdom for trombonists. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trom…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Vanessa Fralick, associate principal trombonist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra about finding unexpected inspiration during the pandemic, hyper-specific goalsetting, and if Canadians are actually really that nice. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Lea…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Marques Young, composer, bandleader and principal trombonist of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra about how he went from Arkansas to the other side of the world, following his passions for both classical and jazz, and experiencing haunted practice sessions. Also introducing special features with…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Lars Karlin, principal trombonist of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra about running in your own lane, connecting to who you are as a musician after tragedy, and if Scandinavians can hold their alcohol better than Germans. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/trombon…
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Brian Hecht, bass trombonist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra about being honest with yourself, surviving boot camp and what friends not to crash with before an audition. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcom…
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Send us a Text Message. For this special holiday episode Nick and Sebastian talk to the one and only Angel Subero, professor of trombone at the Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music about being summoned by John Williams, his favorite warmup on a hangover and why he loves Christmas so much. Also introducing special features with Patreon: …
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Send us a Text Message. Sebastian interviews his co-host Nick Schwartz, principal bass trombonist of the New York City Ballet for the first time about recording video game soundtracks at Skywalker Ranch, crossing the border to Juarez on a daily basis as a kid, and finding out the worst news of his life minutes before having to play the Ring at the …
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Send us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Demian Austin, principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra about operas he loves and hates, taking the unrecommended path to winning a major audition and his ongoing fight with male pattern baldness. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn …
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Send us a Text Message. For this bonus episode Nick and Sebastian join the "Isn't That Something" podcast hosted by Ralph Crewe for a deep dive on the trombone and mouthpiece duets. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretr…
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