Tuesday, December 10, 2024
7:30–9:15 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Free for Basic, Gold, and Patron Museum members
The Glencairn Christmas Sing is sold out, and our waitlist has reached capacity. If you are already on the waitlist, please know that we will reach out to you directly if a spot becomes available.
For more than eight decades, the Glencairn Christmas Sing Concert has been a cherished holiday tradition, bringing together families and friends to celebrate the season with music and joy. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or joining us for the first time, this year’s concert promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with festive spirit.
The program features performances by the “Glencairn Horns” quintet, comprised of current and former members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, alongside internationally acclaimed musicians such as violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn and pianist Jungeun Kim. Enjoy the rich, seasonal songs performed by the solo-voice ensemble Les Canards Chantants, and be uplifted by the Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools Concert Choir.
In addition to these inspiring performances, the concert will include readings from the Christmas story, opportunities for audience caroling, and spirited renditions of beloved holiday music that capture the hope and joy of the season.
Sunday, September 29
3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30)
$25 per person
Free for Patron and Gold Glencairn Museum members
Free for Supporting/Silver Patron Cairnwood Estate members
$20 Basic Glencairn Museum members
$2 ACCESS Philly Cardholders
Advanced ticket purchase is required by 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 26
Reserved seating for Patron members only
Renowned American violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn and acclaimed pianist Derek Wieland are set to return to Glencairn Museum’s stage for an exceptional duo recital this September. Their previous performance in March 2024, which was their first on-stage collaboration since meeting at the Luzerne Music Center in 1989, captivated the sold-out audience.
At Luzerne, Pitcairn and Wieland first joined forces to learn a Brahms Sonata, and they were among several rising stars featured in their New York debuts at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall with the New York String Orchestra in 2000.
For their upcoming concert at Glencairn Museum, Pitcairn and Wieland will once again perform Brahms, specifically the Sonata No. 1 in G major, alongside Mozart’s Sonata No. 22 in A Major, K. 305.
Friday, May 10, 2024
7:00–9:00 pm
$20 Adults
$15 Basic Glencairn Museum members/Seniors
$10 Students | Ages13-17
Free:
- Glencairn Museum Patron and Gold members
- Cairnwood Estate Supporting/Silver Patron members
- Children | Ages 12 and under
Reservations are required by Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Glencairn is excited to announce the return of violinist Blanca Cecilia González and pianist Jesse Elder. Previously known as 1IN2, the duo has embarked on a new project called Musiquita. A collaborative effort that started shortly after Blanca and Jesse had their second child, they are not only musical partners but life partners as well. Musiquita! is a delightful exploration of Spanish and English music and songs, blending not just music, but also language and culture, to create a joyful celebration suitable for all ages.
Blanca and Jesse have drawn inspiration from various musical sources, combining elements of classical music with jazz, Latin rhythms, original compositions, and diverse popular music styles, as well as incorporating free improvisation. Their live performances are a continuous work in progress, evolving as they make new discoveries.
Sunday, March 24, 2024
3:00 pm–5:00 pm (doors open at 2:30)
TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE SOLD OUT.
$25 per ticket
Free for Patron and Gold Glencairn Museum members
Free for Supporting/Silver Patron Cairnwood Estate members
$20 Basic Level Glencairn Museum members
$2 ACCESS Philly Cardholders
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Reserved seating for Patron members only
Registration is required by Thursday, March 21, 2024
American violin soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn returns to Glencairn’s stunning Great and Upper Halls, the former home of her great uncle and aunt, Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn. Elizabeth will perform in partnership with the legendary 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius, which was gifted to her by her grandfather (Raymond’s younger brother, Theo) in her youth.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
8:00–9:30 pm (Doors open at 7:15 pm)
Free for Patron, Gold, and Basic members
An email with the link to register for “The Sing” has been sent out to all active Glencairn Museum members. If you are an active member and did not receive an email, please check your junk folder for an email from Glencairn Museum, or contact Peter Childs, Membership Coordinator, at 267.502.2970 or peter.childs@glencairnmuseum.org to have the link re-sent.
Tickets are extremely limited and only available online through the link provided to members. You will not see tickets for the Glencairn Sing available through the ticketing platform on our website.
To become a member, visit our Membership page, and you will receive the link in your confirmation email.
This year, the Glencairn Christmas Sing Concert, a holiday tradition for over 80 years, returns as an in-person event. We are thrilled to be able to host “The Sing” live for Glencairn Museum members in the Great and Upper Halls, the perfect setting for this richly festive performance.
The program includes all the traditional favorites: the “Glencairn Horns,” a quintet comprised of current and former members of the Philadelphia Orchestra; instrumentals by other world-renowned musicians; rich vocal pieces; powerful readings from the Christmas story; audience caroling; and musicians and vocalists collaborating on spirited renditions of Christmas music beloved by audiences for generations.
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Location: The Lord’s New Church, 1725 Huntingdon Rd., Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
3:00–5:00 pm (doors open at 2:30)
Free for Patron and Gold Members
$15 Basic and Employee Level Museum Members
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED by Thursday, April 27, 2023. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Reserved seating for Patron Members only.
American violin soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn returns to the home of her grandfather, Raymond Pitcairn’s brother, Theo Pitcairn, to perform in partnership with the legendary 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius, which was gifted to her by Theo in her youth.
At the conclusion of this concert, the audience is invited to a reception where light refreshments will be served.
Elizabeth has appeared as a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra and debuted in New York at Alice Tully Hall with the New York String Orchestra. Ms. Pitcairn has since performed at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Fisher Center, and the Kimmel Center. She is the President, CEO, and Artistic Director of the Luzerne Music Center Festival, a summer camp for gifted young musicians ages 9 to 18 in the Adirondacks of New York. She currently resides in Bucks County, PA. Ms. Pitcairn received her degree from the University of Southern California, where she studied with renowned professor Robert Lipsett. Ms. Pitcairn is on the faculty at the Colburn School of Performing Arts. The 10th Anniversary edition DVD of The Red Violin film features Ms. Pitcairn and the Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius in a special feature called “The Auction Block.”
Friday, December 16, 2022–Tuesday, January 31, 2023
7:30 PM Friday, December 16–5:00 PM Tuesday, January 31
The Glencairn Christmas Sing Concert tradition dates back to 1937 when Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn opened the doors of their unfinished home to family, friends, and neighbors for a “Christmas Sing.”
Due to Glencairn Museum being closed to complete a significant infrastructure replacement project, this year's Glencairn Sing will not be in person. However, the annual “Sing” tradition will continue with a unique online program.
Some of the very best performances from previously recorded versions of the concert will be featured in the 2022 Glencairn Christmas Sing Online Concert program, including selections played by the incomparable “Glencairn Horns,” exquisite instrumentals, rich vocal pieces, and musicians and vocalists collaborating on spirited renditions of festive music beloved by generations of audiences.
New, never-before-seen portions of this virtual offering include powerful readings from the Christmas story, equally inspiring images of the Great and Upper Halls decorated for Christmas, Nativities and Christmas art from the Glencairn Museum collection, along with some history of the “Sing.”
Get a glimpse of recent photos of the dozens of Nativities from the Glencairn Museum collection on display in New Haven, Connecticut, at the Blessed Father McGivney Pilgrimage Center's Christmas in the Castle exhibition. Finally, don’t miss an all-new video featuring Glencairn staff sending holiday wishes from our family to yours through song.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022–Friday, December 16, 2022
7:30 pm
An email with the link will be sent out to all active Glencairn Museum members on Tuesday, December 13, at 3:30 pm ET. The link will be made “live” at 7:30 pm that evening. If you are an active member and did not receive an email, please check your junk folder for an email from Glencairn Museum. If you are still unable to view the video, please email info@glencairnmuseum.org, and a member of the Glencairn staff will be able to help you.
The Glencairn Christmas Sing Concert tradition dates back to 1937 when Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn opened the doors of their unfinished home to family, friends, and neighbors for a “Christmas Sing.”
Due to Glencairn Museum being closed for a significant infrastructure replacement project, this year's Glencairn Sing will not be in person. However, the annual “Sing” tradition will continue with a unique online program.
Some of the very best performances from previously recorded versions of the concert will be featured in the 2022 Glencairn Christmas Sing Online Concert program, including selections played by the incomparable “Glencairn Horns,” exquisite instrumentals, rich vocal pieces, and musicians and vocalists collaborating on spirited renditions of festive music beloved by generations of audiences.
New, never-before-seen portions of this virtual offering include powerful readings from the Christmas story, equally inspiring images of the Great and Upper Halls decorated for Christmas, Nativities and Christmas art from the Glencairn Museum collection, along with some history of the “Sing.”
Get a glimpse of recent photos of the dozens of Nativities from the Glencairn Museum collection on display in New Haven, Connecticut, at the Blessed Father McGivney Pilgrimage Center’s Christmas in the Castle exhibition. Finally, don't miss an all-new video featuring Glencairn staff sending holiday wishes from our family to yours through song.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Location: Cairnwood Estate | 1005 Cathedral Rd. | Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00)
Free for Patron and Gold Members
$15 Basic and Employee Level Museum Members
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Reserved seating for Patron members only
Few texts in history blur the lines between earthly and spiritual as thoughtfully as the Song of Solomon. This biblical poem, sometimes read as both a celebration of romantic love and an allegory of the love between God and the Church, was set to music countless times during the Renaissance.
Solomon’s Vineyard features Leonhard Lechner’s rarely heard German language version of Song of Solomon, Das Hohelied Salomonis, composed in 1606, which has a subtle “joy of life” mirrored in the popular music and poetry of the day. Join us for a tasting of the Song of Solomon and other works inspired by the triple muse of love, life, and good wine, curated by Leonhard Lechner and his teacher, Orlande de Lassus.
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Location: Bryn Athyn College | College Center | 900 College Drive, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
6:30–9:00 pm
FREE - Tickets are not required
Glencairn Museum invites you to a free outdoor concert on the campus of Bryn Athyn College, our last of the 2021-22 concert season! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, purchase dinner at the Lions Café, and enjoy the sounds of Musiquita! with special guests Sara Niemietz and Martina DaSilva, from Postmodern Jukebox.
TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD OUT.
Sunday, February 27, 2022
3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30)
$20 Adults
$15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students
Free for Gold and Patron Members
$2 ACCESS Philly Cardholders
Suspiro Flamenco (Blane Bostock, guitar; Donna Bostock, percussion; Grayson Zuber, guitar; Liliana Ruiz, dancer; and Yolanda Aguinaga, vocalist) return to Glencairn for another inspiring Flamenco performance. Suspiro will be joined by singer Aguinaga and are presenting a new program, Matices del Alma, (The Nuance of the Soul). The diverse background styles of the band members range from Latin, Cuban, and African percussion to classical music, American jazz, Spanish culture, flamenco, folklore, and more. Suspiro Flamenco’s musicians and artists are always ready to evolve and grow in their collective magical artistic journey. Together, Suspiro has assembled rich sounds, rhythms, voices, and movements interpreting real-life stories through music and movement.
The Glencairn Christmas Sing will be held in person on Tuesday, December 14 at 8:00 pm.
TICKETS FOR THIS CONCERT ARE SOLD OUT.
Due to COVID-19 protocols, seating for the 2021 Glencairn Christmas Sing is extremely limited. Tickets are only being offered to current Patron and Gold Members.
Last year during lockdown, a video version of The Glencairn Sing was released and was viewed on nearly 8,000 devices. Due to the incredible success of bringing the Sing to such a wide audience, the live performance will be recorded this year. This professionally produced video recording will be made available to everyone through our website, Glencairn Events email list, and social media channels from December 20, 2021, through January 30, 2022. To sign up for up-to-date communications about The Glencairn Sing and other special events, please click on this link (E-Communications — Glencairn Museum).
Sunday, November 7, 2021
3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30)
TICKETS FOR THIS CONCERT ARE SOLD OUT.
$20 Adults
$15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students
Free for Gold and Patron Members
$2 ACCESS Philly Cardholders
Click here to order tickets.
American violin soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn returns to Glencairn’s Great Hall, to perform in partnership with the legendary 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius.
Elizabeth Pitcairn has appeared as a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra and debuted in New York at Alice Tully Hall with the New York String Orchestra. Ms. Pitcairn has since performed at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Fisher Center, and the Kimmel Center. She is the President, CEO, and Artistic Director of the Luzerne Music Center Festival, a summer camp for gifted young musicians ages 9 to 18 in the Adirondacks of New York. She currently resides in Bucks County, PA. Ms. Pitcairn received her degree from the University of Southern California where she studied with renowned professor Robert Lipsett. Ms. Pitcairn is on faculty at the Colburn School of Performing Arts. The 10th Anniversary edition DVD of The Red Violin film features Ms. Pitcairn and the Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius in a special feature called “The Auction Block.”
Sunday, October 3, 2021
3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30)
$20 Adults
$15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students
Free for Gold and Patron Members
$2 ACCESS Philly Cardholders
Before 5.1 surround sound, there was stereo. Long before both, there was the original surround sound: the polychoral innovations of the 1500s. In a lavish program of music by the finest composers of renaissance polychoral style including Victoria, Palestrina, and Lassus, Les Canards Chantants explores and exploits the acoustical architecture of Glencairn Museum's Great Hall, and offers the audience a truly immersive concert experience. Les Canards Chantants is an American solo-voice ensemble performing renaissance polyphony, praised for their “elegant vocalism” (Philadelphia Inquirer), “finely tuned vocals, robust singing, emotional flexibility, and sense of adventure” (Broad Street Review), and “liveliness and theatricality” (Boston Musical Intelligencer). They are proud to be Glencairn Museum’s Ensemble in Residence, collaborating with the Museum to offer concerts, educational outreach, and collections-based research.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 – Sunday, January 31, 2021
The annual tradition of the “Glencairn Sing” continues with a special online program. This unique concert video features the “Glencairn Horns,” other instruments, vocalists, readings from the Christmas story, and musicians performing music familiar to generations of audiences.
Making this program especially festive and meaningful are glimpses of the Great and Upper Halls decorated for Christmas, as well as Nativities and Christmas art from the Museum's collection, and a depiction of long-standing Pitcairn family Christmas traditions from the time when Glencairn was their home.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GLENCAIRN SING CONCERT VIDEO.
Thank you for joining us for Glencairn Museum’s Christmas Sing Online Concert.
We appreciate your support of the Museum, and encourage you to consider contributing to the “Glencairn Museum Lachlan Pitcairn Concert Fund” by clicking here. Your donation enables us to continue to bring you events like tonight’s concert video.
The annual tradition of the “Glencairn Sing” continues with a special online program. This unique concert video features the “Glencairn Horns,” other instruments, vocalists, readings from the Christmas story, and musicians performing music familiar to generations of audiences.
Making this program especially festive and meaningful are glimpses of the Great and Upper Halls decorated for Christmas, as well as Nativities and Christmas art from the Museum's collection, and a depiction of long-standing Pitcairn family Christmas traditions from the time when Glencairn was their home.
This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Sunday, May 17, 2020
3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30)
$20 Adults, $15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students with ID, Free for Gold and Patron Members. Advance tickets available until 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 14. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability, beginning at 7:00 pm on May 17.
Suspiro Flamenco (Blane Bostock, guitar; Donna Bostock, rhythm; and dancer Liliana Ruiz) return to Glencairn for another inspiring Flamenco performance. This season they are joined by violinist Raquel Díaz-Lansac.
This event has been cancelled.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30)
$20 Adults, $15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students with ID, Free for Gold and Patron Members. Advance tickets available until 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 16. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability, beginning at 2:30 pm on April 19.
In collaboration with the Tasso in Music Project, Les Canards Chantants presents Tasso in Ferrara: a musical timeline of celebrated Italian renaissance poet Torquato Tasso’s fruitful and tumultuous years at the court of Duke Alfonso II d'Este in Ferrara. Les Canards Chantants is an American solo-voice ensemble performing renaissance polyphony, and is Glencairn Museum's Ensemble in Residence.
This event has been cancelled.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30)
$20 Adults, $15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students with ID, Free for Gold and Patron Members. Advance tickets available until 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 19. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability, beginning at 2:30 pm on March 22.
American violin soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn returns to Glencairn’s Great Hall, to perform in partnership with the legendary 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius.
Elizabeth Pitcairn has appeared as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, and debuted in New York at Alice Tully Hall with the New York String Orchestra. Ms. Pitcairn has since performed at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Fisher Center and the Kimmel Center. She is the President, CEO and Artistic Director of the Luzerne Music Center Festival, a summer camp for gifted young musicians ages 9 to 18 in the Adirondacks of New York. Originally from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, she resides in Los Angeles. Ms. Pitcairn received her degree from the University of Southern California where she studied with renowned professor Robert Lipsett. Ms. Pitcairn is on faculty at the Colburn School of Performing Arts. The 10th Anniversary edition DVD of The Red Violin film features Ms. Pitcairn and the Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius in a special feature called “The Auction Block.”
Friday, January 24, 2020
7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00)
$20 Adults, $15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students with ID, Free for Gold and Patron Members.
Advance tickets available until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 22. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability, beginning at 7:00 pm on January 24. Registration is now open.
1in2 is a violin/piano duet that was born out of a great variety of contrasting musical styles and approaches. Blanca Cecilia González (violin) and Jesse Elder (piano) have found a wealth of musical inspiration in their process of marrying elements of classical music with jazz, Latin, original compositions, various popular music styles, and free improvisation. Their live show is a perpetual work in progress, constantly evolving as they make new discoveries.
8:00 pm (doors open at 7:15)
$15 per person, Members free.
Reserved seating for Gold and Patron members only. Advance tickets and reserved seats available until 12:00 pm on December 9. Call 267-502-2990 to purchase tickets or reserve seats.
PLEASE NOTE: advance tickets are SOLD OUT. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, beginning at 7:15 pm on December 10.
We hope you can join us for this year's “Glencairn Sing,” an annual concert which was first held in the Great Hall in 1937. The Museum proudly continues the Pitcairn’s tradition with a program that features the “Glencairn Horns,” comprised of current and former members of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The concert will also include Glencairn’s Ensemble in Residence, Les Canards Chantants, soloists, audience caroling, and readings from the Christmas story.
7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00)
$20 Adults, $15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students, Free for Gold and Patron Members.
Advance tickets available until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 9. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability, beginning at 7:00 pm on October 11. Call 267-502-2990 to purchase tickets.
Join us for another unforgettable performance by Les Canards Chantants, Glencairn Museum’s Ensemble in Residence. Les Canards Chantants is an American solo-voice ensemble performing renaissance polyphony, praised for their ‘elegant vocalism’ (Philadelphia Inquirer), ‘finely tuned vocals, robust singing, emotional flexibility, and sense of adventure’ (Broad Street Review), and ‘liveliness and theatricality’ (Boston Musical Intelligencer).
Doors open at 7:00 pm
$20 Adults, $15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students, free for Gold and Patron Members.
Advance tickets available until 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 9. Call 267-502-2990 to purchase. Tickets will also be sold at the door, subject to availability, beginning at 7:00 pm on May 11.
A special performance showcasing the talent of Les Canards Chantants co-directors, Graham Bier, bass-baritone, and Robin Bier, contralto, with acclaimed Philadelphia pianist Mark Livshits.
Doors open at 2:30 pm
$20 Adults, $15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students, free for Gold and Patron Members.
Advance tickets available until 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 14. Call 267-502-2990 to purchase. Tickets will also be sold at the door, subject to availability, beginning at 2:30 pm on March 17.
The Museum welcomes back virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn, with her legendary 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius (“The Red Violin”), renowned cellist Evan Drachman, and acclaimed pianist Barbara Podgurski, for a special program featuring works by seminal composer, Ludwig van Beethoven.
Doors open at 7:00 pm
$20 Adults, $15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students, free for Gold and Patron Members.
Advance tickets available until 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 24. Call 267-502-2990 to purchase. Tickets will also be available at the door, subject to availability, beginning at 7:00 pm on January 26.
Join us for another unforgettable performance by Les Canards Chantants, Glencairn’s Ensemble in Residence. The program, titled “Come Life, Come Death, I Care Not – A Musical Tour of Jacobean London,” is presented in partnership with Parthenia, a consort of viols.
Doors open at 7:15 pm
$15 per person | Free for Museum Members
Reserved seating for Gold and Patron Members only. Advance tickets and reserved seats available between August 30 and 12:00 pm on December 10; call 267.502.2990 or email info@glencairnmuseum.org.
Doors open at 2:30 pm
$20 Adults, $15 Basic Members/Seniors/Students, free for Gold and Patron Members.
Advance tickets available Thursday, August 30 through Thursday, October 4. Tickets will also be sold at the door on October 7, subject to availability.
Doors open at 2:30 pm
$20 Adults, $15 Basic Members, Seniors, and Students, free for Gold and Patron Members.
Advance tickets available Thursday, August 30 through Thursday, September 27. Tickets will also be sold at the door on September 30, subject to availability.
A recent graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, Steven Franklin will be accompanied by the Philadelphia-based pianist David Hughes. Franklin performed spectacularly in Glencairn’s 2017 Christmas Sing Concert and is back by popular demand.
Doors open at 7:00 pm
$20 General Admission, $15 Students and Basic Members, Free for Gold and Patron Members.
Advance tickets available through 5:00 pm Thursday, May 24. Visit the Museum or call 267.502.2990. Tickets will also be sold at the door on May 26, subject to availability.
A before-and-after look at the changing face of sacred music in Europe during the Reformation, with Latin and vernacular works by the greatest composers who lived through this tumultuous time. Presented by Glencairn's vocal ensemble in residence.
$20 General Admission, $15 Students and Basic Members, Free for Gold and Patron Members.
Advance tickets available through 5:00 pm Thursday, April 26. Visit the Museum or call 267.502.2990. Tickets will also be sold at the door on April 29, subject to availability.
Posaune Decuple, acclaimed trombonists from far and wide that include alumni and teachers of Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music, honor the vision of ensemble founder, the late Glenn Dodson (Philadelphia Orchestra principal trombonist).
