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Brad Edwards, Professor of Trombone - University of South Carolina

About the USC Trombone Studio

Since joining USC, I have been working to build an already fine trombone studio into an even better one. All music majors study with me directly and may also receive extra instruction with a graduate assistant. Weekly masterclasses include student performances for peers, discussion of informative articles and focused listening to recordings. In addition to trombone choir, I encourage students to form trombone quartets and seek performance opportunities.

Instead of using a "cookie cutter" style of teaching, I change my approach to fit the needs of the individual student. I am always striving to refine and improve my craft as a teacher and to find innovative ways to help my students grow technically and musically. Within the studio, I try to foster an atmosphere of mutual support rather than competition.

Joining the USC Trombone Studio

If you are interested in working hard to grow as a musician on the trombone, come join us!

For information about scholarship auditions, click here.

Degree Programs for Undergraduates

To learn more about academic programs at the USC School of Music, click here.

The Performance Certificate

The performance certificate is a way to recognize musical excellence in the efforts of undergraduates who are not performance majors. In fact, if you are not sure you want to major in music but wish to continue your musical pursuits, you are still eligible to pursue the performance certificate.