Welcome to the TTU Trombone Studio! We emphasize mutual support, positive encouragement, and a never-ending pursuit of excellence in everything we do to help everyone become better musicians, trombonists, and people. All of us here at Texas Tech University are Committed to Your Success ... for Life!

The Texas Tech campus is a healthy, vibrant environment where students can focus well on their studies and adjust to college life. Learn more about campus traditions and university admission policies by visiting the Undergraduate Admissions web site and the Graduate School web site.

Undergraduate and Graduate audition information is located on the Class Information page.

Many of the greats of the trombone world have come to Texas Tech to work with members of the studio and perform for not only School of Music students but also the Lubbock community. These visiting artists have included:

• Joseph Alessi
• Charles Vernon
• Jay Evans
• John Fedchock
• Carlos Jiménez Fernández
• Marshall Gilkes
• Wycliffe Gordon
• Alex Iles
• Steve Norrell
• Jim Nova
• Gerry Pagano
• Denson Paul Pollard
• Bill Reichenbach
• Kenneth Thompkins
• The Viento Sur Trombone Quartet
• Trombones de Costa Rica
• Ko-ichiro Yamamoto
• Douglas Yeo
• Larry Zalkind 

Special financial incentives exist at TTU, such as the Red Raider Guarantee.

Please contact Associate Professor of Trombone James T. Decker for further information, and to schedule either a lesson or a campus visit.

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