UConn Trombones

03/04/2026

We have an exciting weekend coming up cheering on the UConn Men and Women in the NCAA Final Four with the we also are getting excited for our Spring concert next Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8PM in ! Aurora: soundscapes across time and space features a colossal program of unique works for trombones including a world premiere of new music by and works by , , and .

Go Huskies!

21/06/2025

A wild Ben Burnham (BM '27) spotted at Southeast Trombone Symposium! We hear Evan Hurst (BM '22) is also on the loose down there!

22/04/2025

Beyond proud of Benjamin Burnham (BM ‘27) for being accepted to the Participant class of the 2025 Southeast Trombone Symposium! Ben was also advanced to the live semifinal round of the Excerpts Competition.

Congratulations, Ben!! Go Huskies!

03/07/2024

UConn Trombones Instructor of Jazz Sean Nelson playing some trad jazz on a super old trombone. Sounds great as always! UConn Music

10/04/2024

Looking forward to the UConn Trombones Concert on Saturday at noon!

23/02/2024

We're looking forward to this great program!

Sunday, 2/25, at 5:00 p.m., in von der Mehden recital hall, Matthew Calorossi, clarinet and alto saxophone, and Caroline Shadman, trombone present “Unheard Voices & Swingin’ Sonatas”! Featured is Elisabeth Tomczyk on the piano. They will be playing works from Bernstein, McComas, Woods, Zugger, and more. Admission is free! The livestream link can be found below,
https://www.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/2090521/uiconf_id/36463151/entry_id/1_almc4hoz/embed/dynamic
We hope to see you there!

01/02/2024

Looking forward to Dr. Russo's recital tomorrow night at UConn Music!

I had been toying with various program concepts over the last year but was finding myself struggling to find the motivation to perform a recital. The last few years have been challenging for so many, myself included. As I thought about one of the concepts—a program exploring the different interpre...

28/11/2023

Audition season approaches!! Come study jazz with our wonderful jazz faculty including legendary Jazz Trombone instructor Sean Nelson! DM us if you have questions about the program or to get connected with Prof. Nelson.

🎵 Audition season is on the horizon, and your musical journey awaits at UConn -- where passion meets expertise! ✨ Ready to make music that resonates? Unleash your full potential with our extraordinary faculty:

• John Mastroianni – saxophone 🎷
• Luke Wingfield – jazz trumpet 🎺
• Renée McGee – lead trumpet ⬆️
• Sean Nelson – trombone 📎
• Earl MacDonald – piano 🎹
• Scott Sasanecki – guitar 🎸
• Steve Bulmer – string bass 🎻
• Jonathan Barber – drum set 🥁

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24/07/2023

Way to go, Chris!

From UConn to culinary stardom! Chris Spinosa '15 (SFA) is making waves in the food industry as he graces the pages of UConn Magazine. Get ready to be inspired by "Chef Zaddy," his mouthwatering creations, and incredible journey. 🍽️🔥 Read more here: https://magazine.uconn.edu/2023/06/15/chef-zaddy/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social