ABOUT US
The Manitoba Trombone Collective is just that - a collective of individuals who are dedicated to the promotion and performance of trombone music. We are professionals, teachers, and advanced community players who meet whenever we can to make music.
Our Coordinators:
Chris Lalonde:
Chris Studied for a year at Humber College before joining the Ceremonial Guard for two seasons, then joining the Airforce as an Aviation Technician. Another trip back to Ceremonial Guard coincided with five years with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles Band. Chris frequently plays with various community groups, and is a long time member of the Executive Big Band.
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Melissa Schwartz:
Melissa holds a performance degree from The University of Manitoba where she studied with Steve Dyer. She plays with the USB Jazz Band, and has been a member of the Rupertsland Brass Band, the Royal Winnipeg Rifles Band, and the Band of the Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa.
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Our Conductors:
Kathy Lalonde:
Kathy Graduated from Brandon University with a Degree in Music Education, and has been an educator, musician, and award winning conductor in Manitoba for almost thirty years.
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Joel Green:
Joel has studied at Humber College and the University of Toronto, taking lessons from Al Kay. He's currently a full time trombonist with the RCAF Band in Winnipeg, and plays with the Dirty Catfish Brass Band, the WJO, and is a popular freelancer as well.
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