The Trombone Retreat

Nov 11 2024 59 ep. 82 mins 28

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Universal stories of struggle, inspiration and achievement through the eyes of trombone players. Equal parts thoughtful and hilarious. Hosted by Sebastian Vera, principal trombonist of the Pittsburgh Opera and Nick Schwartz, principal bass trombonist of the New York City Ballet.

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Peter Moore Live at the British Trombone Festival!

Nov 11 2024 60 mins

Send us a textNick and Sebastian visit jolly England to visit the British Trombone Festival. While there they had a chance to sit down with Peter Moore, the prodigious trombonist whose career drew great attention from the age of only 12 years old! From his beginnings in brass bands to his breakthrough on the BBC Young Musician stage, Peter's story is one of talent, resilience, and

Ian Bousfield's Harmonious World

Oct 22 2024 109 mins

Send us a textWe're now on YouTube! Enjoy this episode with our new enhanced video content on our YouTube channel, please like and subscribe!!Join us for an inspiring conversation with the legendary trombonist Ian Bousfield as we navigate through the vibrant realm of trombone music. Ian shares his incredible journey in an engaging discussion on the transformative power of music in

Wycliffe Gordon Live at the International Trombone Festival: From Rural Roots to Jazz Fame

Jun 28 2024 68 mins

Send us a textIf you're like us you've been blown away hearing our next guest at some point in your life. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with the legendary Wycliffe Gordon as he shares his musical journey from rural Georgia to performing with the greats like Wynton Marsalis. You’ll learn how early influences, particularly gospel music and church experiences, shaped his u

Tales of Transition, Teaching, and Triumph with Jonathan Whitaker

Mar 28 2024 109 mins

Send us a textEver wondered what it's like to pack up your life's work and plant roots in new academic soil? Join me as I chat with the tenacious Jonathan Whitaker about his joys, philosophies and his surprising decision to move from the University of Alabama to the University of Illinois in an episode brimming with stories of growth. This conversation is a candid look into the int

A Crossover With Trombone Corner

Feb 03 2024 87 mins

Send us a textWe spider-man meme with the Trombone Corner Podcast, an episode long overdue. Nick and Sebastian greet John Snell and Noah Gladstone and have an amazing discussion on the evolution of their friendship, careers and joys of mouthpiece making. Noah goes in depth about his varies endeavors including the Brass Ark, Hollywood Scoring, his studio career and love of collectin

Trombone Timo tells us what a TikTok is

Jan 31 2024 68 mins

Send us a textIn his first podcast interview, Trombone Timo aka Tim Maines as we've always known him hangs with Nick and Sebastian and describes his crazy world of trombone in social media. We talk about how he went about building his prodigious following, his goals with his platform (you might be surprised), the power social media can have to galvanize arts organizations and how u

Talking the Bernstein Movie and Ultimate Cheap Beer Rankings with Chris Van Hof

Jan 16 2024 71 mins

Send us a textFor the first Fifth Position of the new year, Nick and Sebastian are joined by their favorite Michigander Dutchman Chris Van Hof, professor of trombone at Ball State University and Grand Poobah Assistant Manager of the International Trombone Festival. We start by announcing guest artists for this summer's Third Coast Trombone Retreat! We then give our thoughts on the

Concert Halls, Mullets and Amish Buffets: An Unconventional Classical Music Trail

Dec 06 2023 33 mins

Send us a textCan a beard and bow tie truly alter the landscape of a performance? In today's episode, we tackle these questions head-on. We commence on a somber note, sharing news and sending love to our dear friend Lance LaDuke after his scary accejent. We urge you to send your prayers and positive energy his way. Amidst this hardship, we underscore the beauty in finding joy in th

Holidays, Auditions and Finally Naming This Thing

Nov 27 2023 26 mins

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what happens when two working musicians try to podcast at 8am? Today, Nick and Seba tian take you behind the scenes of these performances, sharing heartwarming stories that made the audience's holiday experience even more meaningful. We also reveal the new title for this short-form series - yes, you've voted and we've listened! We then explore t

Brawn, Brass and Ball Pits

Nov 20 2023 29 mins

Send us a textIt's just about Thanksgiving so we have another delicious episode to be thankful for! Have you ever been struck by the strength difference between your left and right arm? We also find ourselves reminiscing about childhood experiences of pilfering balls from ball pits and the shock of static electricity from plastic slides. Plus, we're on the hunt for a title for our