2008 Woodie Awards
Trombone Show
Regina Emery
Issue date: 11/18/08 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Cool, collected and concentrated: These three words describe in short the composure of Sean Campbell during his solo trombone recital on Thursday, November 13th. As a graduation requirement for the senior music education major, Campbell prepared vigorously for the night when nearly seventy family, friends, and fellow band members filled the Harriet Fulton Theatre at 7:30.
Accompanying him on the piano was the music department staff member Delana Easley, whom of which Campbell spoke highly of:
"She is so very under-appreciated. She's a tremendous positive support force within the department here at UTM."
Campbell also attributes much of his success and skill to the time he spent studying under former UTM trombone instructor Dr. Jeremy Kolwinska. Of course, the fact that Campbell has been playing the instrument since the sixth grade and has about ten years worth of marching band experience also contributes to his success.
"Music has touched my life, and I only hope that I can give back a fraction of what music has done for me," said Campbell before the performance. His mother Penny agreed, and added that music had always been a niche for her son. She also commented on his composure before the show.
"He is very confident tonight, and he should be," his mother said.
Lasting about 35 minutes, the program sampled the works of Kazimierz Serocki, Carl Maria von Weber, and George Frederick. Most notable was the performance of a more contemporary piece, Leonard Berstein's Elegy for Mippy II.
His teacher, Dr. Bradley G. Coker, emphasized how dedicated Campbell was in making the night a success.
"Sean has shown a certain level of enthusiasm in preparing for this capstone event. In the past several weeks he has been focused in working on making the night go just as planned…He is giving his best tonight," Coker said.
Afterwards, Campbell met the audience outside the theater for a reception held in the night's honor, complete with beverages and pasta. So indeed, the night was a success.
Accompanying him on the piano was the music department staff member Delana Easley, whom of which Campbell spoke highly of:
"She is so very under-appreciated. She's a tremendous positive support force within the department here at UTM."
Campbell also attributes much of his success and skill to the time he spent studying under former UTM trombone instructor Dr. Jeremy Kolwinska. Of course, the fact that Campbell has been playing the instrument since the sixth grade and has about ten years worth of marching band experience also contributes to his success.
"Music has touched my life, and I only hope that I can give back a fraction of what music has done for me," said Campbell before the performance. His mother Penny agreed, and added that music had always been a niche for her son. She also commented on his composure before the show.
"He is very confident tonight, and he should be," his mother said.
Lasting about 35 minutes, the program sampled the works of Kazimierz Serocki, Carl Maria von Weber, and George Frederick. Most notable was the performance of a more contemporary piece, Leonard Berstein's Elegy for Mippy II.
His teacher, Dr. Bradley G. Coker, emphasized how dedicated Campbell was in making the night a success.
"Sean has shown a certain level of enthusiasm in preparing for this capstone event. In the past several weeks he has been focused in working on making the night go just as planned…He is giving his best tonight," Coker said.
Afterwards, Campbell met the audience outside the theater for a reception held in the night's honor, complete with beverages and pasta. So indeed, the night was a success.
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