U.S. Air Force Trombone Ensemble

Senior Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Gaylord is a trombonist with The United States Air Force Ceremonial Brass, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. Prior to joining The United States Air Force Band, Sergeant Gaylord served for four years as a trombonist in The United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C.

Senior Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Gaylord is a trombonist with The United States Air Force Ceremonial Brass, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. Prior to joining The United States Air Force Band, Sergeant Gaylord served for four years as a trombonist in The United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. Originally from Western Springs, Ill., his career in the Air Force began in 1989. He was principal trombonist of the Concert Band from 2001-2004 and was soloist during the spring 2001 concert tour. Sgt. Gaylord is a 1985 graduate of the University of Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree, and The Catholic University of America, where he received a Master of Music degree in Trombone Performance in 1987. He is principal trombone with the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra and second trombone in the Maryland Symphony. Sgt. Gaylord has also performed with the Chicago Civic Orchestra, The Washington Opera Orchestra and The National Symphony Orchestra. His former teachers include Robert Gray, Milton Stevens and John Vance. Technical Sergeant Brandon R. Chaney is a trombonist with The United States Air Force Ceremonial Brass, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. Originally from Henderson, Ky., his career in the Air Force began in November 1998 when he was assigned to The United States Air Force Band of the West, Lackland Air Force Base, TX. He joined the Ceremonial Brass in November 2001. Sergeant Chaney began his music career while in high school, performing as a soloist with the Evansville Symphonic Band. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree at Indiana University in 1998, and is presently enrolled at Webster University, working toward a Masters of Business Administration. In 1997 and 1998 Sgt. Chaney was a soloist and low brass instructor for Star of Indiana’s “Brass Theatre”. He has studied with Scott Hartman, Dee Stewart, and Ray Conklin, and worked with such artists as Kurt Masur, Gerard Schwartz, and Frederick Fennell.

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12/24/06: The U.S. Air Force Trombone Quartet

Musicians from this world-class concert band perform a wide variety of repertoire, from holiday classics and popular favorites to instrumental selections.

The U.S. Air Force Trombone Quartet

Musicians from this world-class concert band perform a wide variety of repertoire, from holiday classics and popular favorites to instrumental selections.

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12/23/05: U.S. Air Force Trombone Ensemble

Musicians from the world-class Concert Band perform a wide variety of repertoire including light classics and popular favorites.

U.S. Air Force Trombone Ensemble

Musicians from the world-class Concert Band perform a wide variety of repertoire including light classics and popular favorites.

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