Professor of Music, Trombone / Department ChairB.F.A., California Institute of the Arts; M.M., Arizona State University; D.M.A., University of Washington; Post-Doctoral Study, University of Washington
Jay C. Bulen has been on the faculty of Truman State University since the fall of 1995 as Assistant Professor of Trombone and Musicology, and conductor of the Truman State University Brass Choir.
Professional Activities
Member of the International Trombone Association
Member of Missouri Music Educators Association
Member of the Acoustical Society of America Education and Training
California Institute of the Arts - BFA in Trombone Performance
Arizona State University - MM in Trombone Performance
University of Washington - DMA in Trombone Performance
Major Teachers
Stuart Dempster, Trombone Soloist and professor at University of Washington
Gail Wilson, Arizona State University
Byron Peebles, Los Angeles Philharmonic
John Daley, Denver Symphony
Jeff Reynolds, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Experience
Principal Trombone, Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional del Ecuador
Fellowship Orchestra, Berkshire Music Festival (Tanglewood)
Featured soloist with orchestras in South America and the United States
Trombonist with numerous chamber groups, including the Southwest Brass Quintet and Washington Brass Ensemble
Recorded on Nonesuch and New Albion Records
Appearances with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Phoenix Symphony, and the Santa Barbara Symphony
An experienced performer, teacher and scholar, Dr. Bulen is available for workshops, master classes, recitals, and guest artist appearances.
Contact: Dr. Jay C. Bulen Department of Music, Ophelia Parrish 1320 Truman State University Kirksville, MO 63501 (660) 785-4441 (studio) (660) 665-7186 (home) (660) 785-4417 (Truman State University Department of Music)