Texas Woman's University Trombone Studio

01/08/2025

Hi all! Thank you for all of your support during my years at TWU. As most of you know, I have moved on and am now teaching at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. This has caused some confusion, as I have had several students reach out to me about studying with me for college and did not realize I was no longer at TWU. Please come join us at SOSU! We'd love to have you!

I'll keep this page active as a reminder of the magnificent accomplishments the TWU trombone studio achieved while I was there. Thank you students! It was an absolute joy and privilage to work with you. I'm looking forward to the new adventures ahead but will always look back fondly on these times. While you are here, please like our new SOSU page to stay up to date with all the trombone goings on. Thank you again, and best wishes!

06/01/2023

Congratulations to Shae Cherry for completing her music therapy internship and becoming a fully licensed music therapist! Shae is such a warm and caring individual and it has been a pleasure working with her. She will undoubtedly enrich the lives of her clients during the course of her career.

Congratulations as well to Eric Lawson on his recent graduation from TWU and new appointment as assistant director of bands at Decatur ISD. His strong sense of musicianship will be an asset to every program he works with and wish him well on this new adventure!

10/25/2022

Next up is "Fanfare for Tomorrow" by Haley Woodrow. Haley approached me about writing a piece for this ensemble during the pandemic lock down. At that point, the possibility of meeting again in person seemed so far away - who knew when in person rehearsals could start again? So I think Haley choose a very fitting title, in that it represents the hope that no matter how dark things seem at the moment, there will something to celebrate tomorrow.

Thank you for writing this piece and working with us in masterclasses to prepare it! I enjoyed working on it and I know the students did too. And to the student musicians in this ensemble, thank you for your hard work and practice preparing this piece. I know it was a lot to come right off of the covid pause and jump into three major conference performances, but I'm so proud of what you accomplished. Thank you again!

The world premiere of Fanfare for Tomorrow by Haley Woodrow, written for the Texas Woman's University Trombone Choir under the direction of Dr. Michelle Flow...

10/25/2022

Finally getting some of the videos from last school year posted.

First up, a HUGE thank you first of all to the students who are performing here. I can't thank you enough for you dedication and hard work to put together this amazing program! Well done to you all!

I'll be starting off with the IWBC videos beginning with "The New Daughters of Texas". This piece was written by Dr. Paul David Thomas and is based on the themes in Sousa's march, Daughters of Texas. Sousa's march was originally written for the students of TWU in 1928 and is used as a send off for every graduation ceremony to this day. I could think of no better way to close our program honoring women pioneers than with this piece, so I was so excited and grateful when Dr. Thomas jumped at my crazy idea for this piece. Thank you again, Paul! This piece was a lot of fun to work on.

The World Premiere of The New Daughters of Texas by Dr. Paul David Thomas, written for the Texas Woman's University trombone choir under the direction of Dr....

07/13/2022

We made it! Excited to perform at the International Trombone Festival Thursday 1:30 pm in the Recital Hall!

05/26/2022

Congratulations to TWU alum Clayton Yoshifuku for placing 1st in the IWBC military mock audition, 2nd in the category II solo competition, and 2nd in the orchestral mock audition. His quartet was also named the winner of the ensemble competition. Way to go!

05/24/2022

Thanks TWU Bands for the shout out! Looking forward to these concerts :)

Super proud of the TWU Trombone Choir and their director, Dr. Michelle Flowers. This week they will be performing at the International Women’s Brass Conference at UNT and later this summer at the International Trombone Festival at the University of Central Arkansas. WAY TO GO!!!

05/13/2022

Class of 2022

05/13/2022

CONGRATULATIONS to the TWU Trombone Studio Class of 2022!! I have enjoyed working with you all so much! We've been through a lot together. I can't thank you enough for all the strength and leadership you've added you the studio during your time here. Can't wait to see what you get up to next!

04/27/2022

It's very delayed but congratulations Ryan McIntyre on completing your master's recital!