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. You will find detailed biographical information on each studio member below.
Awards
The following represents the most significant OSU trombone studio success in competitions:
International Trombone Association Competitions
- ITA Trombone Quartet Competition-OSU Trombone Quartet, Winner ($1,000), 2010
- George Roberts Solo Competition, Caleb Ketcham, Winner (Nirschl Trombone), 2010
- Larry Wiehe Solo Competition, Jason Cash, Winner (Schmelzer Trombone), 2009
- Emory Remington Competition-OSU Trombone Octet, Winner, 2008
- George Roberts Solo Competition, Steven Warren, Winner (Schilke Trombone), 2008
- Gilberto Gagliardi Solo Competition, Isaac Washam, Winner (Weril Bass Trombone), 2006
Eastern Trombone Workshop Competitions
- National Trombone Quartet Competition, OSU Trombone Quartet, Co-Winner, 2011
- National Solo Bass Trombone Competition, Brandon Dyer, Winner, Division II, 2006
Fort Worth Trombone Summit Competitions
- Courtois Trombone Quartet Competition, OSU Trombone Quartet, Winner ($1,000), 2011
Big 12 Trombone Conference Solo Competitions
- Edwards Bass Trombone Competition, Caleb Ketcham, Winner ($1,000 Edwards), 2011
- Yamaha Xeno Tenor Trombone Competition, Isaac Washam, Winner ($1,000 Yamaha), 2009
OSU Concerto Competition
- Will Shaw, Winner, 2011
- Steven Jessup, Winner, 2009
- Noel Seals, Winner, 2008
- Ted Sonnier, Winner, 2007
- Isaac Washam, Winner, 2006
- Robert Gorbet, Winner, 2005
- Steven Torbert, Winner, 2004
Down Beat Magazine Student Music Awards Competitions
- Classical Soloist, Isaac Washam, Winner, 2010
- Classical Group, OSU Trombone Quartet, Winner, 2010
- Classical Group, OSU Trombone Octet, Winner, 2008
- Classical Soloist, Ted Sonnier, Winner, 2007
- Classical Soloist, Robert Gorbet, Winner, 2005
Glenn Miller Birthplace Instrumental Scholarship Competition
- Jason Cash, Second Prize ($2,000), 2007
- Isaac Washam, First Prize ($3,000), 2006
- Isaac Washam, Third Prize ($500), 2005
Naftzger Young Artist Competitions
- Instrumental Competition, Jason Cash, Winner ($2,000), 2010
Crescendo Music Awards Competitions
- Woodwind & Brass Competition, Isaac Washam, Bronze Prize ($1,000), 2009
- Woodwind & Brass Competition, Brandon Dyer, Gold Prize ($5,000), 2008
- Woodwind & Brass Competition, Isaac Washam, Silver Prize ($2,000), 2008
- Woodwind & Brass Competition, Jason Cash, Bronze Prize ($1,000), 2008
- Woodwind & Brass Competition, Isaac Washam, Silver Prize ($2,000), 2007
- Woodwind & Brass Competition, Brandon Dyer, Bronze Prize ($1,000), 2007
Eastern Music Festival Concerto Competition
- Isaac Washam, Winner, 2007
Quartz Mountain Music Festival Concerto Competition
- Isaac Washam, Winner, 2011
Southeast Trombone Symposium Competitions
- Orchestral Excerpts Competition, Steven Warren, Winner (Shires Bass Trombone), 2011
Andrew Anderson
Trombone, Euphonium and Conducting
Graduate Conducting
Piedmont, OK
Matt Bardov
Euphonium & Trombone
Undecided
Plano, TX
Thomas Brink
Tenor & Bass Trombone
Instrumental Music Education
Flower Mound, TX
Dave Grounds
Tuba & Bass Trombone
Music Performance
Broken Arrow, OK
Bruce Haiduk
Trombone & Euphonium
Performance
Broken Arrow, OK
Trenton Howard
Trombone
Performance
Owasso, OK
Joyce Hsu
Trombone
Graduate Performance
Taipei, Taiwan
Travis Ingram
Trombone
Music Performance
Inola, OK
Steven Jessup
Tenor & Bass Trombone
Music Performance
Virginia Beach, VA
Eric Kalbfleisch
Bass Trombone
Performance
Carrollton, TX
Caleb Ketcham
Tenor/Bass Trombone & Euphonium
Music Performance
Tyler, TX
Bryan Lucas
Trombone & Voice
Instrumental Music Education
Ponca City, OK
Chase Meadors
Trombone & Piano
Computer Engineering
Claremore, OK
Kyle Price
Tenor/Bass Trombone & Euphonium
Instr. Music Ed.
Oklahoma City, OK
Noel Seals
Bass Trombone
Music Performance
Tulsa, OK
Will Shaw
Trombone & Euphonium
Music Performance
Edmond, OK
Zachary
Sheffert
Trombone
Chemical Engineering
Stillwater, OK
Drew Sutherland
Trombone
Graduate Performance
Pocatelo, ID
Ryan Tapp
Euphonium & Trombone
Instrumental Music Education
Prague, OK
Peter Van Gee
Trombone
Music Business
Hennessey, OK
Max Vowell
Trombone & Voice
Instr./Choral Music Ed.
Guthrie, OK
Anthony Weber
Voice, Euphonium & Trombone
Choral Music Education
Keller, TX
Jeremy Wilde
Trombone & Bass Trombone
Music Education
Owasso, OK
