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 AndersonAndrew Anderson
    Trombone, Euphonium and Conducting
    Graduate Conducting
    Piedmont, OK
  • Matt BardovMatt Bardov
    Euphonium & Trombone
    Undecided
    Plano, TX
  • Thomas BrinkThomas Brink
    Tenor & Bass Trombone
    Instrumental Music Education
    Flower Mound, TX
  • Dave GroundsDave Grounds
    Tuba & Bass Trombone
    Music Performance
    Broken Arrow, OK
  • Bruce HaidukBruce Haiduk
    Trombone & Euphonium
    Performance
    Broken Arrow, OK
  • Trenton HowardTrenton Howard
    Trombone
    Performance
    Owasso, OK
  • Joyce HsuJoyce Hsu
    Trombone
    Graduate Performance
    Taipei, Taiwan
  • Travis IngramTravis Ingram
    Trombone
    Music Performance
    Inola, OK
  • Steven JessupSteven Jessup
    Tenor & Bass Trombone
    Music Performance
    Virginia Beach, VA
  • Eric KalbfleischEric Kalbfleisch
    Bass Trombone
    Performance
    Carrollton, TX
  • Caleb KetchamCaleb Ketcham
    Tenor/Bass Trombone & Euphonium
    Music Performance
    Tyler, TX
  • Bryan LucasBryan Lucas
    Trombone & Voice
    Instrumental Music Education
    Ponca City, OK
  • Chase MeadorsChase Meadors
    Trombone & Piano
    Computer Engineering
    Claremore, OK
  • Kyle PriceKyle Price
    Tenor/Bass Trombone & Euphonium
    Instr. Music Ed.
    Oklahoma City, OK
  • Noel SealsNoel Seals
    Bass Trombone
    Music Performance
    Tulsa, OK
  • Will ShawWill Shaw
    Trombone & Euphonium
    Music Performance
    Edmond, OK
  • Zachary SheffertZachary Sheffert
    Trombone
    Chemical Engineering
    Stillwater, OK
  • Drew SutherlandDrew Sutherland
    Trombone
    Graduate Performance
    Pocatelo, ID
  • Ryan TappRyan Tapp
    Euphonium & Trombone
    Instrumental Music Education
    Prague, OK
  • Peter Van Gee Peter Van Gee
    Trombone
    Music Business
    Hennessey, OK
  • Max Vowell Max Vowell
    Trombone & Voice
    Instr./Choral Music Ed.
    Guthrie, OK
  • Anthony WeberAnthony Weber
    Voice, Euphonium & Trombone
    Choral Music Education
    Keller, TX
  • Jeremy WildeJeremy Wilde
    Trombone & Bass Trombone
    Music Education
    Owasso, OK