Welcome!
Thank you for visiting the internet home of the Oklahoma State University trombone and euphonium studio. We hope you enjoy what you find here. This site exists for several reasons:
- To provide a convenient way for friends and family of OSU trombone and euphonium studio members to stay informed.
- To provide prospective students information about attending OSU. We are always looking to add new students to the studio, and we hope this site provides plenty of information on what we have to offer, and how to apply for study.
- To keep in contact with OSU trombone and euphonium studio alumni. We want to know what our graduates are doing, and we want them to keep informed about what is currently going on at OSU.
- To keep current OSU trombone and euphonium students updated on news and upcoming events.
- To promote the individual members of the studio.
- To promote ensembles involving members of the studio.
If there are any questions this site doesn’t answer, please feel free to contact Professor Paul Compton using the form at the right or by calling (405) 744-6249. Please check back regularly for updates.
About Our Studio
The trombone and euphonium studio at Oklahoma State University is extremely active. Members of the studio have won competitions sponsored by the Music Teacher’s National Association, Down Beat Magazine, Eastern Trombone Workshop, International Trombone Association, Glenn Miller Birthplace Society, Oklahoma Music Olympics and the Crescendo Music Awards.
There is tremendous support and friendship among the studio members, and this helps everyone develop in the most positive way. The central studio themes are versatility and attention. Studio members are encouraged to have specific professional goals, but they are also guided to be as versatile as possible. Most students are comfortable playing several styles and many double on other instruments.
Studio members also receive attention from Professor Compton beyond the average weekly lesson. OSU performance majors receive two hour long lessons each week, and all other studio members receive at least one hour long lesson. Professor Compton also leads fundamental routine sessions every morning, which any studio member may attend. Professor Compton coaches trombone ensembles and sectionals, and he regularly assists with accompanist rehearsals and recording sessions. The ultimate goal of the OSU trombone and euphonium studio is to improve daily, and the extra attention helps ensure this.
Please enjoy our website! Thank you for stopping by and check back often.
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