Tom Brantley

A third generation trombonist, Tom Brantley grew up in a musical household in South Louisiana surrounded by a wide variety of musical styles -- including classical, jazz, Latin, soul, pop/rock, country, bluegrass, and Cajun.

Brantley holds degrees in trombone performance/jazz studies from the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of North Texas. Brantley is currently Professor of Trombone at the University of South Florida in Tampa, while he also serves as the trombonist for the chamber group Rhythm & Brass.

Prior to his appointment at USF, he was an adjunct instructor at the University of North Texas. His work with Rhythm & Brass includes two recordings and a chamber music textbook series. With the group, Tom has performed in every state in the U.S. (except Hawaii) as well as throughout the world. Recent tours have included Japan, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and the Caribbean. In 2002, Rhythm & Brass were featured as the opening concert of the International Trombone Festival. They are also part of the faculty at the 2004 Raphael Mendez Brass Institute in Colorado.

Brantley has presented master classes and performances at many music conferences including the International Trumpet Guild, the International Trombone Festival, the Florida Music Educators Association, and the International Association of Jazz Educators. He is a Yamaha soloist, clinician, and recording artist. He serves as the news editor for both the International Trombone Associate Journal and Website. He is also a founding member and officer of the Central Florida Trombone Society, a local affiliate of the International Trombone Association.