Timothy Howe

Dr. Timothy Howe is an Associate Professor of Trombone and Coordinator of the Brass Area at the School of Music, University of Missouri. He holds a DMA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has extensive experience in orchestral performance, including roles as Second Trombone of the Omaha Symphony and Principal Trombone of multiple ensembles. His research focuses on historical trombone performance practices, particularly in 18th- and early 19th-century German/Austrian orchestral works.

Education:

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2002)
• Master of Music, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1995)
• Bachelor of Music, Northwestern University (1983)

His research interests include historical performance practices, brass ensemble techniques, and pedagogy. Dr. Howe has been honored as a Distinguished Arts Alumni by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has performed widely, including solo recitals across the U.S. and China. He is a founding member of the Drei Bones Trombone Trio, which has released multiple CDs and performed internationally.

Professional Activities:

• Directed the Trombone Choir at the University of Missouri
• Former faculty at Arkansas Tech University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and other institutions
• Region jazz clinician and past president of the Arkansas Jazz Educators Association

Labs/Teams: Drei Bones Trombone Trio (active since 2016 with two CD releases) and Trombone Choir leadership.