Events

2024-25 on-campus trombone events

Additional student recitals, guest artist events, and studio classes may be added after the beginning of the semester, so please check back for updates.

• Fall semester (TBA): Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra principal trombonist Kip Hickman. Collaboration with the KSO, the WMU trombone studio, and the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music.
• Wednesday, November 13, 2024: Recital/master class with renowned trombonist Peter Steiner and pianist extraordinaire Constanze Hockwartner. 6:30 pm, Dalton Center Lecture Hall. 
• Thursday, November 21, 2024: Alumni Recital by Leland Matsumura (MM '16), 7:30 pm, Dalton Center Recital Hall. 
• Friday, January 31, 2025: Solo recital by Montreal Symphony Orchestra principal trombonist James Box, 7:30 pm, Dalton Center Recital Hall.
• Tuesday, February 4, 2025: Solo recital by Detroit Symphony Orchestra bass trombonist Adam Rainey, 7:30 pm, Dalton Center Recital Hall.
• Friday, March 28, 2025: Alumni solo recital by Florida State University trombone professor Hana Beloglavec (BM '11), 7:30 pm, Dalton Center Recital Hall.
• Monday, March 31, 2025: Wolfinbarger trombone choir/studio reunion, featuring former students of Dr. Wolfinbarger, trombone choir premieres by Chris Van Hof and Hollywood composer/arranger Greg Turner, and guest soloists Todd Sturniolo (US Army Field Band) and Yu Tamaki Hoso (renowned international soloist). 7:30 pm, Dalton Center Recital Hall. ANY former student of Dr. Wolfinbarger is invited to participate. Activities will include an afternoon trombone choir rehearsal for all participants. Visit the registration page if you want to participate.

View a complete listing of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music concerts.

For more information or to confirm an event, contact the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music at (269) 387-4667.