About MATA
The Mid-Atlantic Trombone Alliance (MATA) is a consortium of Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University, Towson University, George Mason University, George Washington University and Shepherd University trombone departments.
The Trifecta
The Mid-Atlantic Trombone Alliance presents The Trifecta, an afternoon focused on performance, composition and well-being for low brass players.
High school students, college students and adult low brass musicians — including trombone, euphonium and tuba players — are welcome.
This free event allows participants to engage in an array of coaching sessions, masterclasses, concerts and reading sessions.
Faculty
Zach Bridges
Tuba
The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
Alan Carr
Bass Trombone
George Mason University
Jeffrey Cortazzo
Bass Trombone
Shenandoah University
SSG Omar Dejesus
Trombone
The U.S. Army Band’s “Pershing’s Own”
Frank Gulino
Composer & Arranger
James Kazik
Composer & Arranger
Nathaniel Lease
Trombone
Hagerstown Community College
Madeline A. Lee
Composer & Arranger
James Martin
Trombone
Shepherd University
Matthew Niess
Trombone
Shenandoah University
David Perkel
Trombone
Towson University
Kyle Remnant
Trombone
Eastern Mennonite University
Schedule Highlights
A detailed schedule is available to participants upon registration. Schedule subject to change.
- Well-being session with Kyle Remnant
- Washington Music and Edwards Trombones
- Composition and performance masterclasses
- Coaching with MATA faculty
- Masterclass with Omar Dejesus
- Reading session with composers and MATA faculty
Contact Us
Dr. Matthew Niess
Director of Jazz Studies
Trombone Artist-in-Residence
Shenandoah Conservatory
mniess@su.edu
