University of Kansas Trombone Studio

05/24/2022

Andrew Hakenwerth and KU Prof. Ellen Sommer after Andrew’s recent DMA recital. Andrew is Washburn University’s newest music faculty member.

05/24/2022

Congratulations to KU doctoral student Andrew Hakenwerth, shown here performing during his recent DMA recital. Andrew has just accepted an appointment to the music faculty at Washburn University (trombone/band). He begins his new duties fall 2022.

03/09/2022

KU Trombone Quartet performing the Chorale from "Prince Igor" by Alexander Borodin, arranged for trombone ensemble by Yankelevich.

10/28/2020

Here's a performance tip.

10/15/2020

10/12/2020

The KU Masked, Socially Distanced Trombone Quintet - from left to right - Sam Rosenbaum; Cal Switzer; Elise Toney; Andrew Hakenwerth; David Paff. Dr. Davidson transcribed Wiliam Byrd's choral work for the full KU Trombone Choir but it also works well for trombone quintet.

09/24/2020

This narrated PowerPoint offers prospective university students ways to get the most out of their audition preparation and performance experience.

09/18/2020

Here's a slightly different take on warmup routine material. It's called "Long Tones Lagniappe." See what you think.

09/18/2020

Here's The KU Masked-Socially-Distanced Trombone Trio, who read and recorded some music by Raymond Premru. Trio members Cal Switzer, Andrew Hakenwerth, David Paff.

08/08/2020

KU Trombone Studio alum and KCMO jazz trombonist Brian Scarborough just released "Sunflower Song," a CD of his original compositions. Mr. Scarborough is backed by KU SOM jazz faculty Matt Otto, tenor sax; Adam Schlozman, guitar; KU SOM jazz faculty Jeff Harshbarger, bass; and Brian Steever, drums.

Mr. Scarborough performs regularly in the Kansas City area, and also serves on the music faculty at KCKSCC. For more information, go to www.brianscarboroughmusic.com. Congratulations, and well-done, Brian!

07/17/2020

Congratulations to KU trombone studio alum Dr. Mark Sweeney, newly appointed Visiting Assistant Professor of Music/Low Brass, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX. Dr. Sweeney will begin his duties there in August.