Trombone Day

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Timashev Family Music Building

We invite high school and college trombonists — as well as professionals and adult hobbyists/non-students — to join us for an exciting day of participation in performances, masterclasses, and collaboration with the Ohio State Trombone studio, faculty and guest artists. 

Participants will perform in concert with our guest artists and The Ohio State Trombone Choir under the direction of Dr. Shafer, attend masterclasses and recitals led by faculty and guests, and experience the opportunity to connect with other trombonists from across the region. We hope to see you there!


Tentative Schedule

9:30–9:55 a.m. — Check-in at the Timashev Family Music Building
10–11 a.m. — Guest artist recital
11:15–12:15 — Guest artist master class
12:15–1:15 — Lunch 
1:30–2:30 — Chamber music readings 
2:45–3:45 — Guest artist fundamentals class 
4–4:45 p.m. — Joint Trombone Choir rehearsal
4:45–5 p.m. — Snack break
5:30 p.m. — Finale concert, free and open to the public

All events are subject to change.
 

Elisabeth Shafer

Program director 
Elisabeth Shafer

ELIGIBILITY — For students currently in grades 9–12, college students and adult trombonists. 

FEES  — $15, includes pizza lunch

Steps to Register and Prepare for Trombone Day


STEP 1 — Register and pay. 

DEADLINE: Sunday, March 15

You will be required to make payment via credit card at the time of registration. Shortly after submitting payment, you will receive an email confirming the transaction. 

High School Student | College Student/Adult

NOTE — The registration/payment forms work best on a computer (PC or Mac).
MAC USERS — use Chrome, not Safari.

Registration links will be added here in early February.


STEP 2 — Permission forms for minors

Three to five days after you register and pay, parents/guardians and participants will receive permission forms via DocuSign shortly after registration is complete. All forms must be returned by the DocuSign deadline in order to participate.

STEP 3 — Submit a video if you would like to be considered for the master class.

Before Sunday, March 15, participants who are interested in playing in the master class should submit a 5-minute video. You can do this with your smartphone. 

Performers who are selected will be informed by MARCH 22. 

Please play the following:

  1. A major scale of your choice
  2. A musical selection that you will perform in the master class (this could be a solo piece, an etude, or band music)

Create and submit your video:

  • Step 1— Record your video
  • Step 2— Upload your audition to YouTube as an UNLISTED VIDEO 
  • Step 3— Send an email with the link to your UNLISTED VIDEO on YouTube to Professor Elisabeth Shafer at shafer.372@osu.edu
  • Be sure to include your full name in your email so that we can match it with your registration submission.

Need help? These instructional videos can help with this process:

STEP 4: Prepare your music for Trombone Day

Downloadable music files will be provided here in February. 

Once available, download and print the music or have it available to view on a tablet device, and bring it with you for the event.

Questions? 

Email Professor Shafer at shafer.372@osu.edu.