Trombone(ish)

Dr. Jessica Butler (Assistant Professor of Low Brass and Musicology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale) and Dr. Jonathan Allen (Assistant Professor of Trombone, University of Iowa) talk about stuff. We talk about things that inspire us. From goals to experiences to mentors to books and more. We always have a challenge that we take on between episodes and invite the listeners to do the challenge with us and tell us what you think!We both play and teach the trombone, but it's secondary. It's.... trombone....ish.

Trombone(ish) is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #10

  Episode 15 - College Auditions, Part 2

  May 8, 202647 minS2

  <p>It has been two months since our last episode. We were not on a "hiatus," we have been on a "we have busyatus." That's an official term.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we talk more about what we are looking for when listening to college auditions. We also discuss crafting a studio culture. </p><p><br></p><p>Books referenced: </p><p>The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt </p><p><br></p><p>The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk</p><p><br></p>

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  Episode #9

  Episode 14 - College Auditions, Part 1

  Mar 6, 202637 minS2

  <p>As we wrap up auditions season at the University of Iowa and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, we discuss thoughts on college music auditions, including common misconceptions, what we are looking for, what to expect, and more. </p>

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  Episode #8

  Episode 13: New Year, New Me

  Feb 26, 20261h 25mS2

  <p>It's a bit strange to have a "New Year" episode drop the last week of February, but that's what's happening. We recorded this episode on January 30 towards the beginning of the spring 2026 semester, but then I got terribly sick with pneumonia, so we're late. It's never a bad time think about adjustments to your practicing and teaching though!</p><p><br /></p><p>Riga, Lativa - International Trombone Festival</p><p>Black Angel grave site in Iowa City, Iowa - focus of commission by composer Shao Suan Low</p><p>Shao Suan Low - commission</p><p>Nicole Buetti...

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  Episode #7

  Episode 12 - Trombone Gift Guide + Feeling Thankful

  Dec 1, 20251h 9mS2

  <p>Title: Trombone Gift Guide + Feeling Thankful</p><p>In this episode, we discuss some gifts that trombone players would actually want to receive. We also discuss some not-so-great gifts that we may or may not have received in the past…The semester is almost over, and we are feeling thankful for all of our students and musical experiences! </p><p>Trombone Wish List</p>Metronome and tuner that is not your phone - https://www.hickeys.com/music/brass/trombone/accessories/metronomes.php Morningstar Mutes - https://www.morningstarmutes.com/trombone-mutes A good practice mute. David Rejano - https://re...

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  Episode #6

  11 - An Interview with Daniel Cosio

  Nov 13, 202531 minS2

  <p>Jonathan sits down with Daniel Cosio, Assistant Professor of Trombone at the University of Northern Colorado. </p><p>UNC bio</p><p>Personal website</p><p>Instagram: @danthetromboneman97</p><p>The Einstein Prioritization Matrix - https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix</p><p><br /></p><p>The Five Stages of Grief: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_stages_of_grief</p><p><br /></p><p>Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Kübler-Ross</p><p><br /></p><p>Tim Higgins’ Flux: https://www.415music.com/products/higgins-t-flux-for-bass-trombone-1</p><p><br /></p><p>Sara Benincasa’s Real Artists Have Day J...

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