An All American Trombone Recital posted 3/9/09

ADRIAN, Mich. - Trombonist Graham Middleton and pianist Kathryn Goodson will be presenting a recital of music for trombone and piano this Thursday, March 12, at 8 P.M. in Dawson Auditorium at Adrian College.

The program consists of works for trombone by American Composers showing the stylistic and technical range of this under-appreciated solo instrument. These works range from the more traditional works of David Fetter, to the jazz and commercially inspired music of Alec Wilder. Paul Creston’s “Fantasy for Trombone” uses the upper register of the instrument to create a smooth, quasi-vocal effect, while Arthur Pryor’s “Annie Laurie” uses the traditions of the John Philip Sousa Band to show the instrument’s faster, brilliant side.

Graham Middleton is the low brass instructor at Adrian College, teaching Applied Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba, and is the Principal Trombone with the Adrian Symphony Orchestra.

Kathryn Goodson serves on the piano faculty for Eastern Michigan University, the collaborative piano staff for the University of Michigan and is Musician in Residence at Ann Arbor's Northside Community Church.

Dawson Auditorium is located on the College campus off of Charles St. Admission to this event is free and open to the public.