2025 Gulf Coast Trombone Convergence
Saturday, July 26, 2025
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Live Oak Friends Meeting
1318 West 26th Street Houston Texas 77008
Saturday, July 26, 2025
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Live Oak Friends Meeting
1318 West 26th Street Houston Texas 77008
The Gulf Coast Trombone Convergence is the only trombone exclusive workshop in the Houston area. Join us for a day full of intensive study of the unique qualities of trombone focusing on expressive music-making, culminating in a joyous trombone choir performance in the beautiful James Turrell Skyspace at Houston's Live Oak Friends Meeting.
Why should music majors have all the fun?* Do you miss the experiences of connecting with other like-minded musicians in summer camps, but those camps have age limits or competitive auditions? This is a great opportunity to continue playing and network with other trombonists just like you! College-age and older trombonists of all experience levels are welcome to join.
*Music majors are totally allowed to have fun and join us!
Your experience will include:
Special topic classes to include:
Why should music majors have all the fun?* Do you miss the experiences of connecting with other like-minded musicians in summer camps, but those camps have age limits or competitive auditions? This is a great opportunity to continue playing and network with other trombonists just like you! College-age and older trombonists of all experience levels are welcome to join.
*Music majors are totally allowed to have fun and join us!
Your experience will include:
- Working directly with world-class faculty of professional performers and educators
- Breakout sessions focused on improving your playing and connecting with other trombonists
- Faculty-led warm-ups
- Trombone choir rehearsal and performance
Special topic classes to include:
- Recital/Audition Preparation
- Improvisation
- Orchestral playing
- Chamber music
- Effective practice habits
SOPHIE VOLPE - Featured Artist
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Sophie Volpe (she/her) is a passionate trombonist and educator based in Houston, Texas. She has performed with the Houston Symphony, Seraph Brass, and other renowned ensembles, and holds degrees from Rice University and the Eastman School of Music. In 2018, she founded The Volpe Trombone Studio, where she teaches and mentors students across the country. Sophie also connects with the music community as Social Media Coordinator for S.E. Shires and Wilson Brass, blending her love for storytelling, teaching, and performance.
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LANCE LASTER - Faculty
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Born and raised in Houston, TX, Lance Laster is a trombonist and music educator with over a decade of teaching and performing experience. Lance has a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Houston and a masters degree in Trombone Performance from Temple University. Currently, Lance teaches American Music and Low brass at Lone Star College Montgomery and San Jacinto College Central. In addition to that, Lance maintains a large private studio of trombone and euphonium students in the Houston area. Lance is also active in the Houston music scene and plays in the Texas Medical Center Orchestra, The Houston Brass Band and Chroma Chamber Brass.
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STEPHEN CRAWFORD - Director / Conductor
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Stephen Crawford has been inspiring musicians of all ages for nearly three decades. He is currently an active conductor, trombonist, and teacher in the greater Houston area. For 21 years, he was the Band Director at Houston’s prestigious Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, where he focused his students on efficient practice habits with the goal of making beautiful music to connect with their audiences.
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More faculty to be announced soon!
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