Trombone Summit
The Trombone Summit is an annual event that celebrates the trombone and advances chamber music for the instrument. Each year, the summit features at least one world premiere of a new work.
The summit is free and open to the public.
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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
Summit Schedule
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
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
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
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