Trombone

10 Websites of Orchestral Principal Trombone Players

The principal trombonist. The leader of the low brass section in an orchestra. Often times these positions require more than stellar musical ability. These positions require leadership that is earned by experience and playing at the highest of highest level every single performing night.

Listed below are 10 websites of current professional principal trombone players. These trombonists have proven musical talent as well as leadership in a major symphony orchestra. Their job in the “last row” has been able to lay a solid foundation for the rest of their respected orchestras. Many if not all of these musicians need no introduction. Their names are synonymous with the words “orchestral trombonist.” Be sure to check out each site as they have great resources that are frequently updated.

Cheers and Bones!

1. Jay Friedman, Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

2. Joseph Alessi, New York Philharmonic.

3. Toby Oft, Boston Symphony Orchestra.

4. Jörgen Van Rijen, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam.

5. Massimo La Rosa, Cleveland Orchestra.

6. Cristian Ganicenco, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

7. Craig Mulcahy, National Symphony Orchestra.

8. David Bruchez-Lalli, Tonalle Orchestra Zurich.

9. Ko-ichiro Yamamoto, Seattle Symphony Orchestra.

10. Daniele Morandini, Teatro alla Scalla.

Jeremy Smith

Jeremy E. Smith is the Founder and Editor of Last Row Music. He received music degrees from Grace College, Carnegie Mellon University, and The Ohio State University. Currently, Jeremy is the bass trombonist of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, the Huntington Symphony Orchestra, and performs throughout Ohio, where he lives with his wife and two sons. Smith is a member of the International Trombone Association and the Jazz Journalists Association.