Camps and Conferences

Trombone Day Clinic

UW-Whitewater will host Trombone Day. Middle school trombonists (grades 7-8), high school trombonists (grades 9-12), college trombonists, and adult amateur and professional level trombonists are all eligible to participate in the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Trombone Day. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater alumni are also welcome to participate in the day's events. This event is available to participants ages 11+ at the time of the event.

Two Sessions | Sunday, January 26, 2025

  • High School and Adults| 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Middle School | Noon - 6:30 p.m.

Registration

Click Here To Register

To register for this event and secure your spot, click the link above and complete the online registration form before Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Our events tends to sell out quickly, so it's recommended to register as soon as possible. If the event is already sold out, you can choose to register for the waitlist at no charge. If a spot becomes available and you are next on the waitlist, you will receive an email notification. You will have three days (or less, as indicated in the email) to respond and accept the open spot.

We do NOT accept walk-up registrations at event check-in.

Fee:

  • Early Bird (Before 11/24/24): $30*
  • Standard: $35*

Included in the Fee:  The fee covers your ticket to guest artist' recital, master class, event t-shirt, materials, all of the day's event's and insurance. Participants who register for the camp at least three weeks in advance are guaranteed a t-shirt in their preferred size.

A surcharge of 2.85% will be added to the final purchase price for all credit/debit card transactions, applied at checkout, to cover processing costs. Payment by check will be exempt from the additional surcharge. Checks can made out to "UW-Whitewater" and mailed to UW-Whitewater Camps and Conferences, 800 West Main Street, Room 2005 Roseman Hall, Whitewater WI 53190.

All registrant accounts must be paid in by 21 days prior to the event. Registrants with outstanding balances after payment is due in full are subject to being removed from the event roster without refund. Please contact Continuing Education Services at cesevents@uww.edu prior to this deadline if extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing a payment.

Your online registration and payment are always safe and secure. We accept MasterCard and Visa credit card payments in our online registration system. We will NOT accept credit card payments over the phone. We will accept checks made out to "UW-Whitewater" and mailed to UW-Whitewater Camps and Conferences, 800 West Main Street, Room 2005 Roseman Hall, Whitewater WI 53190.


Confirmation Emails
Once you register to attend an event (including waitlisted), a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you registered with. Contact cesevents@uww.edu if you do not receive this confirmation email. You must have a working email address on file with us to be able to receive important announcements and updates about this event.

For participants who will be receiving a sponsorship to attend this event, please follow these steps to redeem your sponsorship:

  • Register for the event and use the promo code provided by your sponsor during checkout.
  • The sponsorship amount will be deducted from your invoice. Any remaining balance will be the participant's responsibility.
  • If you need to cancel your registration, please note that the sponsorship funds will be returned to the supporting organization.

Please note that any qualifying discounts given by the event will not be applied after you have paid in full. Be sure to use the promo code during checkout to receive your discount. You will be charged if you do not qualify for the requested discount at the start of the event.

If a refund is issued due to overpayment on your account, a processing fee will be assessed.

If you have received an award or scholarship without a promo code or want to use two promo codes, please call Continuing Education Services at 262-472-3165 or email cesevents@uww.edu before registering to avoid overpayment fees.

Want to Sponsor a Registrant?
If you would like to sponsor a registrant and cover all or partial fees, you can request a promo code to give to your chosen registrant. Get more information about sponsoring a registrant.

Refunds: In the event of a cancellation, Continuing Education Services should be notified no later than 21 days before the start of the event to receive a refund, less the 20% administration fee. Cancellation requests received less than 21 days from the start of camp will receive a refund minus a 50% late cancellation fee. Cancellations due to medical reasons will receive a full refund, less the 20% administration fee if the cancellation is requested and medical documentation is provided prior to the start of the event. Valid medical cancellations must include a signed letter from a licensed physician to qualify. NO REFUNDS will be given for withdrawal due to early departures, disciplinary reasons, or no-shows after the camp has started. 

All cancellation requests must be submitted to cesevents@uww.edu; provide the registrant’s name, camp title, and medical documentation, if applicable. Refunds will be returned to the name and address of the payer. 

We reserve the right to cancel any event for any reason; in such case, all fees paid will be refunded, or contact cesevents@uww.edu for alternate arrangements.

Cancellations and payments: All registrant accounts must be paid in full 21 days prior to the start of the event. Registrants with outstanding balances after payment is due in full are subject to being removed from the event roster without a refund. Please contact Continuing Education Services at cesevents@uww.edu prior to this deadline if extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing a payment.

By registering for an event, you agree to our Registration Terms and Conditions. UW-Whitewater will hold all registrants responsible for their conduct. Serious misconduct or disruption will lead to immediate dismissal from event. Registrants dismissed from the event will not receive a refund. Please review the Terms and Conditions for more details.

Be aware that we recommend that all portable electronic devices be left at home, but ultimately it is your decision. We know that parents and children value the ability to be able to call each other at a moment's notice. For that reason, we do not prohibit cell phones at camp, but ask that cell phone use does not interfere with the event and other participants. Parents are responsible for setting clear guidelines for cell use with their child. We will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Meet Our Guest Artist

Andrew Chappell

Guest Artist

Andrew Chappell joined the Minnesota Orchestra as bass trombonist in fall 2014. He previously was bass trombonist of the Rochester Philharmonic and the Santa Fe Opera as well as a fellow at the New World Symphony. He currently performs with the Burning River Brass ensemble and regularly appears with the Doohickey Seven. 

Chappell, a San Francisco native, earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Oberlin College and Rice University and studied with David Waters, Ray Premru and Gerry Pagano. In between orchestra jobs, Andrew was a freelance musician in Toronto and Houston in addition to teaching many middle schoolers in Texas to stay away from the trombone. Andrew has performed with many orchestras in the U.S. and abroad, including the Finnish Radio Symphony, Malaysian Philharmonic, Nörkopping Symphony, Toronto Symphony and the National Ballet of Canada. Highlights include performances with the Judds, Carol Channing and nearly seeing Grace Jones in concert.

Chappell lives in South Minneapolis with his wife, Kristen Bruya, principal bass of the Minnesota Orchestra. Together they enjoy hiking, camping, cooking, climbing, reading, gardening, baseball, movies and making lists.

Thank you to this year's sponsors

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Preparing for the Event

Check-in will take place at Greenhill Center of the Arts atrium.

  • Water bottle
  • Trombone
  • Friends and Family
  • Bag lunch or money to purchase lunch on campus (HS and Adults only participants)

Activities

  • Participate in one of the Trombone Choirs
  • Recital by Featured Artist
  • Master class by Featured Artist
  • Group warm-up session with Dr. Michael Dugan
  • Shop the exhibit area for instruments, sheet music and accessories
  • Final concert featuring the Participant Trombone Choirs

Skill Levels

Ensemble placement for the final concert will be based on ability level (i.e. middle school, high school, college, adult-amateur, professional).

Time Event
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Check-in | High School and Adults
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. High School and Adults Warm-up and Rehearsal
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch for High School and Adults
Check-in | Middle School
12:30 - 1:50 p.m. High School and Adults Rehearsal
Middle School Warm-up and Rehearsal
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Guest Artist Recital
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Break to visit Vendors
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Guest Artist Masterclass
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Touch-up rehearsal

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Final Concert

Meet the Staff

Dr. King poses with trombone next to a tree

Carson King-Fournier
Director

Dr. King poses with trombone next to a tree

Dr. Michael Allsen 
Adult Choir Director

Callie Knoll Bio

Callie Knoll
Guest Artist

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