Patriots Trombone Studio
Leith Benali, ‘23, tenor trombone
Hometown: Warrenton, VA
Major: Physics
Musical Aspirations: to enjoy playing trombone in ensembles
For fun, I like to hang out or play video games with friends
James De Brular, ‘22, tenor trombone
Hometown: born in Arlington, VA but grew up in Fairfax, VA
Major: Music Education
Musical Aspirations: I'd like to be able to play the William Tell Storm Scene excerpt at an acceptable level. If I can work it up to tempo, I will never lack confidence in my trombone playing. For a couple larger goals, I'd like to be a band director and travel with that band, write a piece for a large ensemble, create more arrangements, and the list goes on!
When not playing trombone, I like outdoor activities like hiking, rock climbing, and canoeing/kayaking. I play video games as well, but those occurrences are rare nowadays!
Minsuk “John Choi, ‘22, bass trombone and tuba
Hometown: I was Born In Washington DC and grew up in Annandale and Burke
Major: Music Education
Musical aspirations: I would love to become a studio musician and record for music and video games and movies! Or become a band director that inspires the next generation of people to keep playing!
In my spare time, I like to listen to video game soundtracks and play video games!
Angel Dominguez, ‘23, tenor trombone
coming soon
Greg Freeman, ‘23, tenor trombone
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Year in school: first year DMA
Major: DMA in trombone performance
Musical aspirations: To continue to perform, tour, and teach and share the love of music with others around the world.
When not playing trombone, I love spending time with my wife and 2 kids and I am especially fond of the outdoors, national parks, and hiking/mountain climbing.
Ben Johnson, ‘23, tenor trombone
Hometown: Glastonbury, CT
Major: Business major, Information Systems and Operation Management
Musical Aspirations: I would like to play in local orchestras or bands and also pit orchestras as those are very fun
For fun, I like to play volleyball, ski, rocket league(pc game), and landscape photography. Check out my website at: https://benjaminjohnson856.wixsite.com/bensphotoalbum
Jackson Norris, ‘22, tenor trombone
Hometown: Amissville, VA
Major: Music Education
Musical aspirations: I want to practice toward winning an audition with the Air Force Band.
In my free time, I like to play Dungeons and Dragons, watch anime, and create cosplay of characters.
Silvana Uhorchuk, ‘23, tenor trombone
Hometown: Glen Allen, VA
Major: Music Education
Musical aspirations: I want to help students create meaningful music. Personally, I want to be comfortable within my sound and not apologetic about it.
In my free time, I enjoy cooking and exploring other forms of art, such as poetry. I also think exploring/ walking with no set destination is extremely fun.
Tito Ventura, ‘23, tenor trombone and tuba
Hometown: Manassas, VA
Major: Music Education and Performance
Musical aspirations: I wish to be a high school or college professor with my own music program. I have always wanted to inspire my future students to not only love music but to be passionate about something that they love as my own teachers did for me.
When not playing trombone, I’m really into movies and listening to movie soundtracks! If you have a good movie recommendation let me know!
Michael Secchi, ‘23, bass trombone
Hometown: Norwalk, CT
Major: Music Education
Musical Aspirations: Would like to play own a jazz big band in the future and then teach high school students to accept music into their lives one way or another.
In my free time, I like to cook and I also like to play video games.
Zach Sellers, ‘22, bass trombone
Hometown: Springfield, VA
Major: Music Education
Musical aspirations: Middle school band director:
When I’m not playing bass trombone, I teach marching band. I run the visual program at James Madison high school and teach visual at GMU’s indoor drumline.
Vicki Walker, ‘23, tenor trombone
Hometown: Originally from Mississippi, born in Germany, lives in Prince William County
Major: PhD Music Education
Musical aspirations: My goal is to make a career switch from elementary music teacher to college music professor. I would also like to become a more skilled trombonist and do more composing and performing.
When not playing trombone in my church band, I enjoy watching movies and dining with my husband, children, and grandbaby. I also love entertaining and hosting dinner parties for friends, decorating, and shopping.