Third Coast Trombone Retreat
The Third Coast Trombone Retreat is a 7-day trombone immersion welcoming talented college, high school, and amateur trombonists from across the country to the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.
The Festival Dates will be June 8-14, 2026 with the early discounted deadline of March 16 and final deadline of April 6.
David Rejano – Principal Trombone, Los Angeles Philharmonic and Faculty at the Colburn School
Matthew Vaughn – Co-Principal Trombone, Philadelphia Orchestra and Faculty at Temple University
Talented accepted students from all over the world participate in events that grow their musicianship and prepare them for the professional world. From masterclasses and lessons and chamber music to classes on topics such as entrepreneurship, performance psychology, movement and wellness, and personal finance, the retreat is as concentrated as it is comprehensive.
The Retreat takes place in the charming small town of Montague, MI. Truly an escape from the distractions of everyday life, the festival is nestled in a dense forest along the coast where happening across roaming deer is a common occurrence. The Retreat utilizes facilities all over the town from churches to coffee houses to historic barns to the beach. We will perform not only for ourselves, but for the community.