PSU well represented at International Trombone Festival

The 2008 International Trombone Festival was held in Salt Lake City at the University of Utah on May 28-31. PSU was well represented by University Professor of Trombone Robert Kehle and music alumni Josh Dempster.

Kehle gave a presentation titled "Alto Trombone Literature with emphasis on the Americas" The lecture was the only presentation on the alto trombone and was very well received.

Josh Dempster was performing in a local trombone choir, the Utah's Ultimate Trombone Ensemble. Not only did Josh play bass trombone with the group that includes members of the Utah Symphony, he also arranged the opening number for their first performance. His arrangement of Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man was a great festival opening.