Trombone Summit

The TCU Trombone Summit is a celebration of the instrument and an event dedicated to advancing trombone chamber music. At least one new work receives its world premiere at the summit each year.

17th Annual TCU Trombone Summit
March 8 – 11, 2026

 Dr. David Begnoche, TCU Trombone Professor

TCU Trombone Choir, Tyler Smolovik conductor

James Markey – Bass Trombone, Boston Symphony Orchestra

Jacob Muzquiz – Dallas Opera Orchestra

Dr. Megan Boutin – A&M University-Commerce

Dr. Tim Owner – University of North Texas

Barney McCollum – Bass Trombone, Dallas Winds

Dr. Jeanette Velasco – Bass Trombone faculty TCU School of Music

Flower City Brass

17^th Annual TCU Trombone Summit Schedule

Sunday, March 8^th

3:00PM: TCU Trombone Choir with Guest Artists

Featuring:
Jacob Muzquiz – Dallas Opera Orchestra
Dr. Megan Boutin – A&M University-Commerce
Dr. Tim Owner – University of North Texas
Barney McCollum – Bass Trombone, Dallas Winds

• Free and open to the public
  
• Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU

5:30pm: The Flower City Brass Quintet in Recital

• Free and open to the public
• Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU

 

Monday 9^th

7:00PM: Masterclass – James Markey, Bass Trombone Boston Symphony Orchestra

• Admission $5 for students under 18, adults $15 – with early registration ($10 & $20 at the door)
• Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU

 

Tuesday 10^th

7:00PM Recital and Masterclass with James Markey

• Admission $5 for students under 18, adults $15 – with early registration ($10 & $20 at the door)
• Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU

Registration Information Coming Soon!

Dr. David Begnoche, director
817-257-6638
d.begnoche@tcu.edu

Learn more about the trombone studio at TCU.