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INTERNATIONAL - NATIONAL - REGIONAL - STATE - LOCAL
INTERNATIONAL
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Thessaloniki, Greece
Alabama Greece Initiative
Collaborations with UA Faculty Member Jeremy Crawford
and Michalis Lapidakis from Aristotle University
Performance at mini conference
Plans for further collaboration
May 5-11, 2018
International Trombone Association Festival
University of Iowa School of Music - Iowa City, IA
World Premiere of David Wilborn's "The Gift of Little G"
July 13, 18
International Trombone Association Festival
University of Iowa School of Music - Iowa City, IA
Clinic: "What if Nick Saban taught your trombone lessons?"
July 13, 18
Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic - Chicago, IL
Alabama Winds - Birmingham, AL
Randall Coleman, conductor
Three Bones Concerto by James Stephenson
Joseph Alessi, trombone
Peter Ellefson, trombone
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone
December 20, 2017
Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic - Chicago, IL
Brass Band of Battle Creek - Battle Creek, MI
Third Trombone for Featured Concert at the Midwest Clinic
December 20, 2017
University of Costa Rica - San Juan, Costa Rica
FORO BRONCE UCR 2017
Brass Festival at the University of Costa Rica in San Juan, CR
4 day festival
Daily Masterclasses
Lessons
Solo Recital
Chamber Recital
June 15-18, 2017
International Trombone Association Festival
The Juilliard School - New York, NY
Peter Ellefson Recital
Jonathan Whitaker, guest performer
Stravinsky - Fanfare for a New Theater
June 11, 2016
International Trombone Association Festival
The Juilliard School - New York, NY
Cramer Trombone Choir
Jonathan Whitaker, conductor
June 11, 2016
Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic - Chicago, IL
Fountain City Brass Band - Kansas City, MO
Principal Trombone for Featured Concert at the Midwest Clinic
December 16, 2015
University of Costa Rica - San Juan, Costa Rica
FORO BRONCE UCR 2015
Brass Festival at the University of Costa Rica in San Juan, CR
4 day festival
Daily Masterclasses
Lessons
Solo Recital
Chamber Recital
October 11-14, 2015
Southeast Trombone Symposium Professors Choir
2013 International Trombone Festival Feature Concert - Columbus, GA
Performer and Guest Conductor
June 28-29, 2013
University of Alabama Trombone Choir Feature Concert
Jonathan Whitaker, conductor
2013 International Trombone Festival
Columbus, GA
June 28-29, 2013
Eastern Trombone Workshop - Washington, D.C.
Guest Soloist
United State Army Band "Pershing's Own"
Ken Ozzello, guest conductor
Three Bones Concerto by James Stephenson
Joseph Alessi, trombone
Peter Ellefson, trombone
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone
March 23, 2013
University of Alabama Sponsored Tour of Italy
3 performances by the University of Alabama Faculty Brass Quintet with the University of Alabama Wind Ensemble
Dodecafecta for solo brass quintet and wind ensemble by James Stephenson
Ken Ozzello, conductor
Additionional performance by the University of Alabama Faculty Brass Quintet at the Centro Studi American in Rome
May 9-19, 2012
Your Fitness and Well Being
Clinic Presented at the 2011 International Trombone Festival - Nashville, TN
June 23, 2011
University of Alabama Trombone Choir Feature Concert
Jonathan Whitaker, conductor - Ray Conklin, guest conductor - Peter Ellefson, guest soloist
2011 International Trombone Festival - Nashville, TN
June 23, 2011
Program
Highlights from ITF Concert
Mid-South Pro Bones Concert
2011 International Trombone Festival - Nashville, TN
June 25, 2011
University of Alabama Trombone Choir and Mid-South Pro Bones Intermission Performance
Joseph Alessi, conductor
2011 International Trombone Festival - Nashville, TN
Intermission of Final Concert with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra
June 25, 2011
Artist in Residence
Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico - San Juan, PR
Full Solo Recital
Masterclass
Private Lessons
October 6-10, 2010
Recital Program
Masterclass Program
Poster
International Trombone Festival - Austin, TX
Performer in the William Cramer Trombone Choir
Conductor of the ITF Participant Trombone Choir
July 5-10, 2010
Cramer Program
Participant Program
Eastern Trombone Workshop Guest Artist Recital - Washington, D.C.
Solo Performance
Nature's Gift by Anthony Barfield
March 19, 2010
University of Alabama Trombone Choir Feature Concert
Jonathan Whitaker, conductor - Peter Ellefson and Sim Flora, soloists
2010 Eastern Trombone Workshop - Washington, D.C.
March 17, 2010
NATIONAL
American Trombone Workshop - Washington, D.C.
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Peter Ellefson, trombone
Scott Conklin, violin
Feature Concert
March 9, 2019
American Trombone Workshop - Washington, D.C.
Group Warm Up Session
Educational Panel Discussion
March 9, 2019
University of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO
Guest Artist Masterclass
October 19, 2018
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO
Guest Artist Masterclass
October 17, 2018
University of Colorado Boulder - Boulder, CO
Guest Artist Masterclass
October 16, 2018
Indiana University Summer Concert Band - Bloomington, IN
Eric Smedley, conductor
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone
Susan Rider, trumpet
Fandango by Joseph Turrin
June 20, 2018
Indiana University Summer Music Clinic - Bloomington, IN
Daily Sectionals and Masterclasses
Solo Performance on Faculty Recital
June 17-23, 2018
2017 Alessi Seminar - Eugene, OR
Faculty
Auditor Coordinator
Performance with Faculty Quartet (Alessi, Ellefson, Henniger and Whitaker)
August 5-12, 2017
Great American Brass Band Festival - Danville, KY
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Featured performances throughout the festival
June 1-3-2017
Fountain City Brass Band - Kansas City, MO
Solo trombone for movie themed concerts
April 22-23, 2017
Indiana University Symphonic Band - Bloomington, IN
Eric Smedley, conductor
Three Bones Concerto by James Stephenson
Peter Ellefson, trombone
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone
Tim Dugan, trombone
April 4, 2017
Program
Three Bones Concerto by James Stephenson
Grand Street Community Band - Brooklyn, NY
Brian Worsdale, conductor
Featured Soloist
"Red Sky" by Anthony Barfield
March 19, 2017
InterSchool Orchestras of New York - New York, NY
Third Street Music School Settlement
Masterclass and Lecture
March 15, 2017
Fountain City Brass Band - Kansas City, MO
Principal Trombone for US Brass Band Championships - St. Charles, IL
November 5, 2016
Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
Brass Department Masterclass
October 7, 2016
Muskingham University - New Concord, OH
Department of Music Student Convocation Guest Lecture
October 6, 2016
Fountain City Brass Band - Kansas City, MO
Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Festival - Estes Park, CO
Principal Trombone for daily concerts
September 6-11, 2016
Indiana University Summer Music Clinic - Bloomington, IN
Daily Sectionals and Masterclasses
Solo Performance on Faculty Recital
June 19-24, 2016
University of Mary - Bismarck, ND
Guest Lecture for campus wide Convocation Series - "If Nick Saban taught all of your college courses"
University of Mary Low Brass Day
Masterclass
Solo Recital
March 30-31, 2016
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN
Masterclass for trombone studio
March 30, 2016
New York Philharmonic - New York, NY
David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center - New York, NY
Charles Dutoit, guest conductor
Off state trombone for Respighi - Pines of Rome
4 performances
February 3-6, 2016
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter - New Orleans, LA
Second Trombone for Community Outreach Concert
Streamed Live
January 27, 2016
Fountain City Brass Band - Kansas City, MO
Principal Trombone for Multiple Holiday Concerts
December 10-14, 2015
2015 Alessi Seminar - Eugene, OR
Faculty
Administrator
Auditor Coordinator
Performance with Faculty Quartet (Alessi, Ellefson, Henniger and Whitaker)
August 4-11, 2015
Wheaton Municipal Band
Col. Thomas Palmatier, former conductor of "Pershing's Own" United States Army Band - conductor
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone soloist
Thoughts of Love - Arthur Pryor
June 25, 2015
National Music Festival - Chestertown, MD
Faculty Mentor
Performances with the Festival Orchestra including a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 3 (Principal Trombone)
Chamber Music Performances
Teaching throughout the festival
May 31-June 14, 2015
Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Masterclass
Trombone Quartet Recital
March 4-6, 2015
Manhattan School of Music - New York, NY
Manhattan School of Music Wind Ensemble
Featured Soloist
"Red Sky" by Anthony Barfield
Masterclass for the trombone studio
February 5-6, 2015
Pittsburg Trombone Day
Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA
Featured Guest Artist
Solo Recital and Masterclass
October 24, 2014
Kent State University - Kent, OH
Solo Recital
Masterclass
October 22-23, 2014
University of Akron - Akron, OH
Masterclass
October 22, 2014
University of Texas - Austin, TX
Solo Recital and Masterclass
September 23, 2014
Texas State University - San Marcos, TX
Solo Recital and Masterclass
September 22-24, 2014
National Music Festival - Chestertown, MD
Faculty Mentor
World premiere of new work for trombone quartet and saxophone quartet by Nickitas Demos (Whitaker commission)
Festival Orchestra
Chamber Music
Teaching
June 1-14, 2014
American Bandmasters Association Convention - Montgomery, AL
University of Alabama Wind Ensemble
Guest Soloist
Ken Ozzello, conductor
Three Bones Concerto by James Stephenson
Joseph Alessi, trombone
Peter Ellefson, trombone
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone
March 5, 2014
Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Masterclass
Lessons
December 11-13, 2013
Baylor University - Waco, TX
Solo Recital
Masterclass
Lessons
October 8-10, 2013
2013 Alessi Seminar - Tuscaloosa, AL
Faculty
Administrator
Host
Auditor Coordinator
July 27-August 3, 2013
National Music Festival - Chestertown, MD
Faculty Mentor
Guest Soloist with the Festival Chamber Orchestra - Concerto for Alto Trombone by Leopold Mozart
Festival Orchestra
Chamber Music
Teaching
June 1-15, 2013
DePaul University - Chicago, IL
Solo Recital
Masterclass
October 14, 2012
University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA
Masterclass
Lessons
October 11, 2012
Poster
Solo Performance to Begin Masterclass
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Whitewater, WI
Solo Recital
Masterclass
Lessons
October 7-8, 2012
New York Philharmonic - New York, NY
Opening Gala Concert - Live from Lincoln Center on PBS Television Broadcast
Extra Trombone on performance of Respighi's Pines of Rome
Alan Gilbert, conductor
September 27, 2012
NY Times Article
NY Times Review
Excerpt from Television Broadcast
National Music Festival - Chestertown, MD
Faculty Mentor
Festival Orchestra
Chamber Music
Teaching
June 2-16, 2012
New York Wind Band Festival - New York, NY
Carnegie Hall - Isaac Stern Auditorium/Ronald O. Perelman Stage
Soloist with the Madisonville North Hopkins High School Band
Here We Rest by Anthony Barfield
February 26, 2012
The Juilliard School - New York, NY
Masterclass
February 25, 2012
New England Conservatory of Music - Boston, MA
Masterclass
November 19, 2011
Boston University - Boston, MA
Masterclass
November 18, 2011
Yale University - New Haven, CT
Masterclass
November 18, 2011
Longy School of Music - Cambridge, MA
Masterclass
November 17, 2011
University of Oregon - Eugene, OR
Masterclass
October 27, 2011
Willamette University - Salem, OR
Masterclass
October 26, 2011
Indiana University Concert Band - Bloomington, IN
Guest Soloist
Fandango by Joseph Turrin
John Rommel, trumpet
Eric Smedley, conductor
October 25, 2011
Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Masterclass
October 24, 2011
2011 Alessi Seminar - Tuscaloosa, AL
Faculty
Administrator
Host
Auditor Coordinator
World Premiere of Alabama by Nicola Ferro
July 29-August 5, 2011
Chicago Trombone Consort - Chicago, IL
Guest Conductor
Live performance on WFMT's Live from Mayne Stage
Concert in Oak Park, IL
May 29, 2011
Mannheim Middle School Band - Melrose Park, IL
Guest Soloist
May 17, 2011
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra - Harrisburg, PA
Third Trombone for April Masterworks Concert
April 14-17, 2011
New York Philharmonic - New York, NY
Extra Trombone on performances of Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle
Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor
March 16-22, 2011
University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC
Solo Recital
January 19, 2011
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra - Harrisburg, PA
Second Trombone for November Masterworks Concerts
November 13-14, 2010
Indiana University Summer Concert Band - Bloomington, IN
Guest Soloist
Colors by Burt Appermont
Dave Woodley, conductor
July 21, 2010
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra - Harrisburg, PA
Principal Trombone for May Masterworks Concerts
May 22-23, 2010
Peter Ellefson Faculty Recital - Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Red Spain by Nicola Ferro
Peter Ellefson, trombone
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone
March 11, 2010
Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Masterclass
March 10, 2010
Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, KY
Solo Recital
Masterclass
November 18, 2009
University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY
Solo Recital
Masterclass
November 17, 2009
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra - Harrisburg, PA
Second Trombone for October Masterworks Concerts
October 3-4, 2009
2009 Alessi Seminar - Albuquerque, NM
Administrator
Faculty
Auditor Coordinator
August 3-10, 2009
REGIONAL
Arkansas State University - Russelville, AR
Residency and Trombone Day Featured Guest Artist
Masterclass
Solo Recital
April 19-21, 2019
Whitewater High School Wind Ensemble - Fayetteville, GA
Guest Soloist on the Rimsky-Korsakov Concerto for Trombone
December 7, 2017
Southeast Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference
University of Alabama
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Jonathan Whitaker, conductor
Featured Concert
March 10, 2017
University of Georgia
Solo Recital and Masterclass
November 17, 2014
College Band Directors National Association Southern Division Conference - Jacksonville, FL
University of Alabama Symphonic Band
Guest Soloist
Colors by Burt Appermont
Randall Coleman, conductor
March 1, 2014
Murray State University - Murray, KY
Australis Brass Quintet
Recital
Masterclass
April 19, 2013
University of Tennessee at Martin - Martin, TN
Australis Brass Quintet
Recital
Masterclass
April 18, 2013
Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN
Australis Brass Quintet
Recital
Masterclass
April 17, 2013
Middle Tennessee State University - Murfreesboro, TN
Australis Brass Quintet
Recital
Masterclass
April 16, 2013
Paducah Symphony Orchestra - Paducah, KY
Principal Trombone for November Masterworks Concert
November 3, 2012
Murray State University - Murray, KY
Guest Soloist
Murray State University Wind Ensemble's President's Concert
Dennis Johnson, conductor
Colors by Burt Appermont
November 1, 2012
Meridian Symphony Orchestra - Meridian, MS
Principal Trombone for October Masterworks Concert
October 16, 2012
Ouachita Baptist University - Arkadelphia, AR
Trombonanza
Music Director and Conductor
September 9, 2012
Henderson State University - Arkadelphia, AR
Solo Recital
Masterclass
September 6-7, 2012
Southeast Trombone Symposium Professors Choir
Performer and Guest Conductor
Columbus, GA
June 20, 2012
Meridian Symphony Orchestra - Meridian, MS
Principal Trombone for September Masterworks Concert
September 24, 2011
Southeast Trombone Symposium Professors Choir
Performer and Guest Conductor
Columbus, GA
June 18, 2011
University of Southern Mississippi Trombone Day - Hattiesburg, MS
Featured Artist
Solo Performance
University of Alabama Trombone Choir Feature Concert
March 25-26, 2011
Solo Recital Program
Trombone Choir Program
Letter
Columbus State University - Columbus, GA
Solo Recital
January 20, 2011
Stentorian Consort Trombone Quartet
Fall Recital Tour
University of Alabama
Florida State University
Columbus State University
September 13-15, 2010
University of Alabama Program
Florida State Program
Columbus State Program
Highlights from Columbus State Recital
Southeast Trombone Symposium Professors Choir
Performer and Guest Conductor
Columbus, GA
June 26, 2010
Meridian Symphony Orchestra - Meridian, MS
Principal Trombone for March Masterworks Concert
March 6, 2010
College Band Directors National Association Southern Division Conference - Oxford, MS
Henderson County High School Band - Henderson, KY
Guest Soloist
T-Bone Concerto by Johan de Meij
Steven Page, conductor
February 24, 2010
Program
Meridian Symphony Orchestra - Meridian, MS
Bass Trombone for September Masterworks Concert
September 19, 2009
STATE
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Young Person Concerts
November 7-8, 2018
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Broadway Pops Concert
September 21, 2018
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Broadway Pops Concert
February 17, 2018
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Young Person Concerts
February 15, 2018
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra - Huntsville, AL
Second Trombone for February Masterworks Concert
February 3, 2018
Alabama Music Educators Conference - Birmingham, AL
Hillcrest High School Wind Ensemble
Kevin Thomas, conductor
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone
World Premier of Paceline by Tyler S. Grant
January 19, 2018
Program
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for “The Music of Star Wars”
December 17, 2017
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Opening Gala
September 8, 2017
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Assistant Principal Trombone for Pops Concert
May 12, 2017
Alabama Trombone Project
University of Montevallo - Montevallo, AL
Jay Evans, Jason Robins, Jeff Koonce and Jonathan Whitaker
Full Recital
February 27, 2017
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra - Huntsville, AL
Second Trombone for February Masterworks Concert
February 18, 2017
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Holiday Pops Concert
December 14, 2016
Alabama Trombone Project
Alabama School of Fine Arts - Birmingham, AL
Jay Evans, Jason Robins, Jeff Koonce and Jonathan Whitaker
Full Recital
October 26, 2016
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Pops Concert with Doc Severinsen
March 19, 2016
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for School Concerts
May 12-14, 2015
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Assistant Principal Trombone for May Pops Concert
May 2, 2015
Alabama Music Educators Association State Convention
Multiple performances by the UA Trombone Choir and the Crimson Slides
January 22, 2015
Mobile Symphony Orchestra - Mobile, AL
Second Trombone for Holiday Pops Concerts
December 15, 2014
Developing Better Trombone Sections: A pedagogical approach to teaching trombone for the non-trombonist
Alabama Music Educators Association State Convention
January 10, 2013
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Assistant Principal Trombone for John Williams Tribute Concert
May 5, 2012
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4
February 7, 2012
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Pops Concert
November 13, 2011
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Explorer Concerts
October 4-6 and 11, 2011
University of Alabama Brass Quintet
Featured Soloist with University of Alabama Wind Ensemble
Huntsville, AL
April 21, 2011
Mobile Symphony Orchestra - Mobile, AL
Second Trombone for Holiday Pops Concerts
December 10-13, 2010
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Explorer Concerts
February 10-11, 2010
Alabama Music Educators Association State Convention - Tuscaloosa, AL
Solo Performance
Piece Concertante by Carlos Salzedo
January 22, 2010
Mobile Symphony Orchestra - Mobile, AL
Second Trombone for Holiday Pops Concerts
December 11-14, 2009
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Holiday Pops Concert with Take 6
December 4, 2009
Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Birmingham, AL
Second Trombone for Pops and Classical run out concerts
October 6-10, 2009
LOCAL
Alabama Trombone Day
Event hosted for trombonists of all ages throughout the state
Performance with the United States Army Trombone Section
Performance by the University of Alabama Trombone Choir
January 12, 2019
Guest Artist Recital
Trombone Choir Program
Reflection and Celebration by David Wilborn
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Peter Ellefson, trombone
Jenny Gregoire, violin
Spring Concert
March 5, 2019
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for March Family Concerts
March 4, 2019
Chamber Jazz Concert
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
John Allred, guest artist
February 28, 2019
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for February Masterworks Concert
February 18, 2019
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
with the University of Alabama Horn Choir
Spectrum Concert
February 1, 2019
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for October Masterworks Concert
October 22, 2018
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for September Masterworks Concert
September 17, 2018
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for 4th of July Concert
July 4, 2018
University of Alabama Wind Ensemble
Guest Soloist with the UA Faculty Brass Quintet
Suite from Mass by Leonard Bernstein
April 17, 2018
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
American Christian Academy 5th Grade general music students
Spring Concert
April 10, 2018
Program
Gonzo by Michael Johnson
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for March Family Concerts
March 5, 2018
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for February Pops Concert
February 12, 2018
Alabama Honor Band Festival
Whitewater High School Wind Ensemble
Guest Soloist on the Rimsky-Korsakov Concerto for Trombone
February 2, 2018
Alabama Trombone Day
Event hosted for trombonists of all ages throughout the state
Performance by the University of Alabama Trombone Choir
January 13, 2018
Guest Artist Recital
Trombone Choir Program
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for 4th of July Concert
July 4, 2017
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Leo Rodriquez, guest artist
Spring Concert
April 11, 2017
Crimson Slides Salsa Concert
Leo Rodriquez, guest artist
April 10, 2017
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for February Pops Concert
February 6, 2017
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for Holiday Pops Concert
December 12, 2016
Alabama Trombone Project
Jay Evans, Jason Robins, Jeff Koonce and Jonathan Whitaker
Full Recital
October 24, 2016
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Fall Concert
October 20, 2016
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for September Masterworks Concert
September 19, 2016
Faculty Recital
with Kevin Chance, piano
August 25, 2016
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for 4th of July Concert
July 4, 2016
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for May Masterworks Concert
May 9, 2016
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Spring Concert
April 7, 2016
University of Alabama Wind Ensemble
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone soloist
WORLD PREMIERE of Nicola Ferro's Mega for Trombone and Band
March 8, 2016
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for February Pops Concert
February 8, 2016
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Chapel Hill Baptist Church
Community Christmas Concert
December 9, 2015
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for November Masterworks Concert
November 23, 2015
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Fall Concert
October 20, 2015
Program
Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare - Richard Strauss
Bruckner Etude für das tiefe Blech - Enrique Crespo
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for September Masterworks Concert
September 14, 2015
Charles "Skip" Snead Faculty Recital
Triangles - John Stevens
World Premiere of work by Amir Zaheri
August 24, 2015
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for 4th of July Concert
July 4, 2015
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for May Masterworks Concert
May 11, 2015
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Spring Concert
April 12, 2015
Program
O Magnum Mysterium - Morsten Lauridsen
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for March Family Concerts
March 13, 2015
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for February Masterworks Concert
February 9, 2015
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
First Presbyterian Church - Tuscaloosa, AL
Featured Soloist
Leopold Mozart Concerto for Alto Trombone
November 24, 2014
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Fall Concert
October 20, 2014
Program
Ave Marie - Sergei Rachmaninoff
Leviathan - Jack Wilds
University of Alabama Trombone Choir and Crimson Slides
Fall Spectrum Concert
October 17, 2014
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for October Masterworks
October 13, 2014
Faculty Recital
with Kevin Chance, piano
August 28, 2014
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for 4th of July Concert
July 4, 2014
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Spring Concert featuring Jonathan Whitaker, soloist and Ray Conklin, guest conductor
Hymn to a Blue Hour by John Mackey
April 7, 2014
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for Family Concerts
March 6-7, 2014
University of Alabama Symphonic Band
Guest Soloist
Colors by Burt Appermont
Randall Coleman, conductor
February 24, 2014
University of Alabama Wind Ensemble
Guest Soloist
Red Sky by Anthony Barfield
Ken Ozzello, conductor
February 8, 2014
University of Alabama Trombone Choir and Crimson Slides
Spring Spectrum Concert
February 7, 2014
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for Holiday Pops Concert
December 9, 2013
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for November Masterworks Concert
November 11, 2013
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Fall Concert
November 5, 2013
Huxford Symphony Orchestra (UA Orchestra)
Guest Soloist
Concerto for Seven Wind Instruments, Timpani, Percussion and String Orchestra by Frank Martin
Blake Richardson, conductor
October 18, 2013
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Trombones at the Movies featuring James Nova
Ken Ozzello, conductor
Jonathan Whitaker, performing as member of choir
September 23, 2013
Program
Poster
Poster 2
Planet Krypton and Superman by John Williams/arr. by James Nova
Duel of the Fates by John Williams/arr. by James Nova
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for September Masterworks Concert
September 16, 2013
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for Judy Collins Pops Concert
September 7, 2013
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for 4th of July Concert
July 4, 2013
Hillcrest High School Wind Ensemble - Tuscaloosa, AL
Guest Soloist
Nick Smith, conductor
T-Bone Concerto by Johan de Meij
May 14, 2103
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for April Masterworks Concert
April 22, 2013
University of Alabama Symphonic Band
Guest Soloist
Randall Coleman, conductor
Rosa Parks Boulevard by Michael Daugherty
April 15, 2013
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Spring Concert
April 14, 2013
University of Alabama Wind Ensemble
Guest Soloist
Ken Ozzello, conductor
Three Bones Concerto by James Stephenson (world premiere)
Joseph Alessi, trombone
Peter Ellefson, trombone
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone
March 10, 2013
Program
Three Bones Concerto, mvt. 1 by James Stephenson
Three Bones Concerto, mvt. 2 by James Stephenson
Three Bones Concerto, mvt. 3 by James Stephenson
University of Alabama Trombone Choir and Crimson Slides
Spring Spectrum Concert
February 1, 2013
Skin and Bones
University of Alabama Trombone Choir and Percussion Ensemble
January 29, 2013
Program
Commençant by Michael Johnson (world premiere of work by UA Trombone Studio Member)
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for Holiday Pops Concert
December 10, 2012
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Fall Spectrum Concert
November 9, 2012
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for October Masterworks Concert
October 29, 2012
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Fall Concert
featuring guest conductor SSgt Chris Branagan from the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own"
October 25, 2012
Program
Peridots by Norman Bolter
First Class by Steven Verhelst
Music of John Stevens
Solo Performance
University of Alabama Faculty Brass Quintet Performance
September 18, 2012
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for September Masterworks Concert
September 17, 2012
Faculty Recital
with Kevin Chance, piano
August 30, 2012
Program
Sonatina mvt. 1 by Kazimierz Serocki
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for 4th of July Concert
July 4, 2012
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for April Masterworks Concert
April 23, 2012
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Spring Concert featuring Luis Fred
April 2, 2012
Program
Celebration 2001 by Walter Hartley
Laudate Dominum by Hans Leo Hassler
Excerpts from Symphony No. 3 by Gustav Mahler/arr. by Jay Friedman
Prelude Op. 34, No. 14 by Dimitri Shostakovich/arr. by Jon Bohls
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for Pops Concert
February 13, 2012
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Spring Spectrum Concert
February 3, 2012
Skin and Bones
University of Alabama Trombone Choir and Percussion Ensemble
January 31, 2012
Don't Stop Believin' by Cain, Perry and Schon/arr. by Bruce Faske
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for Holiday Pops Concert
December 12, 2011
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for Holiday Brass Concert
December 5, 2011
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Fall Concert
November 15, 2011
Program
Gathering of the Armies from Lohengrin by Richard Wagner/arr. by Jay Friedman
Back to the Fair by Bill Reichenbach
Seven Bagatelles by Frigyes Hidas
Tower Music by Vaclav Nelhybel
Chorale from Symphony No. 2 by Gustav Mahler/arr. by Jeff Parker
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Fall Spectrum Concert
November 4, 2011
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for September Masterworks Concert
September 21, 2011
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for 4th of July Concert
July 4, 2011
University of Alabama Symphonic Band
Guest Soloist
Air, Metal and Roll by Nickitas Demos
Demondrae Thurman, euphonium
Randall Coleman, conductor
April 18, 2011
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for April Masterworks Concert
April 11, 2011
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Spring Concert featuring Dr. Bradley Palmer, guest soloist and conductor
April 1, 2011
Program
Die Ehre Gottes aus der Natur by Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. by Brian Mahany
6.35 by Steven Verhelst
University of Alabama Faculty Brass Quintet
Guest Soloist with the University of Alabama Wind Ensemble
Concerto for Brass Quintet and Wind Ensemble by Tony Plog (consortium premiere)
Ken Ozzello, conductor
February 26, 2011
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for Family Concerts
February 26, 2011
Faculty Recital
Music for Trumpet and Trombone with Dr. Eric Yates (UA Professor of Trumpet)
February 15, 2011
University of Alabama Trombone Choir with Joseph Alessi, soloist
Spring Spectrum Concert
Wind's Dance by Nicola Ferro
February 4, 2011
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for January Masterworks Concert
January 31, 2011
Skin and Bones
University of Alabama Trombone Choir and Percussion Ensemble
January 25, 2011
Faculty Recital
Jonathan Whitaker and Faculty Guests featuring Stravinsky's L'histoire du soldat
January 13, 2011
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for Holiday Brass Concert
December 6, 2010
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trombone for November Masterworks Concert
November 8, 2010
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Fall Concert
November 2, 2010
Program
Mini Overture by James Kazik
Pie Jesu by Faure/Webber
Passacaglia by Allen Chase
Less is More in San Marco, Venice
Faculty Chamber Music Series
October 21, 2010
University of Alabama Trombone Choir featuring Sim Flora
October 19, 2010
University of Alabama Faculty Brass Quintet
A Cuban Celebration
October 12, 2010
University of Alabama Wind Ensemble
Guest Soloist
Harvest: Concerto for Trombone by John Mackey
Composer in Attendance
Ken Ozzello, conductor
September 21, 2010
University of Alabama Faculty Brass Quintet
Recital
August 31, 2010
Peter Ellefson Guest Artist Recital
Red Spain by Nicola Ferro
Peter Ellefson, trombone
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone
March 26, 2010
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Second Trombone for March Masterworks Concert
March 8, 2010
University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Spring Concert featuring Peter Ellefson and Sim Flora, soloists
March 2, 2010
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Second Trombone for Children's Concert
February 26, 2010
Faculty Recital
with Kevin Chance, piano
February 23, 2010
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra
Second Trombone for Family Concert
February 10, 2010
University of Alabama Trombone Choir and Crimson Slides
Spring Spectrum Concert
February 5, 2010
University of Alabama Trombone Choir and Crimson Slides
Fall Concert
November 8, 2009
Fall Spectrum Concert
Solo Performance
Red Spain by Nicola Ferro
Demondrae Thurman, trombone
Jonathan Whitaker, trombone
November 6, 2009
University of Alabama Faculty Brass Quintet
Recital
October 27, 2009