The Ball State University Trombone Studio is a thriving place to study the art of performance and pedagogy for trombonists in the 21st century.
06/09/2026
We’re honored and excited to have been confirmed this week for the 2027 Indiana Music Educator’s Association Conference in Fort Wayne! Come on by and check us out!
Dr. Van Hof has also been invited to present his clinic “The Cardinal Trombone Sound” to share ideas on developing clarity, projection, and resonance for young trombonists.
04/27/2026
We celebrated the end of the school year with tacos today. We also enjoyed treats courtesy of , the studio’s favorite baker! 🌮🍪
Rehearsal insights. It takes a village sometimes.
Enjoy a sample of this spirited work by John Williams from our 2026 ATW performance. Trent was there playing lead, just off camera, we swear!
04/23/2026
Huge congrats to (BME ‘24) for earning a spot as the new grad assistant at starting this fall! Jacob will pursue an MM in performance studying with the wonderful Dr. John Shanks.
04/22/2026
Come to our FIRST EVER(!) Jazz Trombone Ensembles concert this Saturday April 25 at 12:30! We are super stoked to debut this new component of the BSU Trombone Studio, something long overdue at our school.
Enjoy the first of a few clips from Spring 2026! Here is a thrilling operatic moment featuring three of our graduating members as soloists. Recorded live in Sursa Hall, Muncie, IN, April 2026.
04/17/2026
Huge congrats to senior performance major for being awarded a graduate assistantship at starting this fall! Trent will study with Dr. Jason Hausback and have additional studies with Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger.
‘s gorgeous chorale “Make America Again” is on our program for ATW. Concert is Saturday March 28 at 4:45 pm!
02/27/2026
Spring Break starts today but we are still super pumped for our performance at ATW later in March. If you’re in Muncie March 24, come help send us on our merry way!