Southwestern Oklahoma State University Trombone Studio
The SWOSU trombone studio is active in the music department, competing in local, national and international competitions. Studio Class, Trombone Choir, and frequent guests artists offer students substantial learning opportunities. Past guest artists include:
  • Peter Steiner, International Soloist, previously Vienna Philharmonic
  • Dr. Jemmie Robertson, Professor, University of Florida
  • Jen Krupa, Jazz Trombonist and Director of the U.S. Navy Band Commodores 
  • Dr. Jonathan Houghtling, Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
  • Melvyn Jernigan, Saint Louis Brass Quintet
  • Dr. Elisabeth Shafer, Professor, University of Akron
  • Dr. Irvin Wagner, Professor, University of Oklahoma
  • John Allen, Bass Trombone, Oklahoma City Philharmonic
  • Dr. Lucas Kaspar, Professor, Cameron University
  • Dr. Benjamin Yates, Professor, University of Louisiana Lafayette
  • Dr. Mike Hall, Professor, Old Dominion University
  • Dr. Jason Sulliman, Professor, Troy University
  • Dr. Christopher Brown, Bass Trombone Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra

If you would like to learn more about the trombone studio please email me at philip.martinson@swosu.edu. I offer a complimentary lesson to interested prospective students.

The music department offers competitive undergraduate scholarships to talented musicians. Graduate Teaching Assistantships are often available and provide free tuition along with a yearly stipend for Masters students.

You can learn more about the SWOSU music department and trombone studio following the links below: