2025 Frühling Posaunen: Trombone Choir Concert

Date & Time: April 13, 2025 from 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Event Sponsors: School of Music

Location: Recital Hall

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required



<span data-offset-key="9k6r5-0-0">The Penn State Trombone Studio, led by Professor Jennifer Wharton, is thrilled to host the 35th Annual Frühling Posaunen Festival this Sunday, April 13th, 2025! This long-standing trombone choir tradition, rotating between Penn State, Eastman School of Music, and Ithaca College, continues to bring together incredible talent for a day of music and collaboration.






<span data-offset-key="444vk-0-0">This year, we’re excited to welcome guest artists Tony Baker (University of North Texas) and Marshall Gilkes (Eastman School of Music) for performances and masterclasses. We’ll also be joined by the University of Delaware Trombone Choir, alongside trombone choirs from Penn State, Eastman, and Ithaca College.






<span data-offset-key="5hf67-0-0">Highlights:



<span data-offset-key="6fr07-0-0">Masterclasses & performances by Tony Baker & Marshall Gilkes



<span data-offset-key="bn22v-0-0">Trombone choir performances from Penn State, University of Delaware, Eastman, and Ithaca College



<span data-offset-key="1cuhp-0-0">Grand finale mass ensemble performance, conducted by Professor Emeritus Mark L. Lusk



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<span data-offset-key="2mf9v-0-0">This will be an unforgettable celebration of trombone artistry you won’t want to miss!






<span data-offset-key="189o3-0-0">Schedule:



<span data-offset-key="evql8-0-0">Sunday, April 13, 2025



<span data-offset-key="f6eiu-0-0">11:00am: Arrival



<span data-offset-key="2i810-0-0">11:30 a.m.: Welcome & Grand Finale Rehearsal (Recital Hall)



<span data-offset-key="bs0mo-0-0">12:15 p.m.: Marshall Gilkes Recital & Masterclass (Esber Rehearsal Hall)



<span data-offset-key="bjsns-0-0">2:00 p.m.: Tony Baker Recital & Masterclass (Recital Hall)



<span data-offset-key="6dv3c-0-0">4:00 p.m.: Trombone Choir Concert (Recital Hall)