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Austin Fairley is an Adjunct Professor of Trombone at the College of Southern Maryland in La Plata, Maryland. He graduated from Shenandoah University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Music in Performance, crediting the institution’s supportive environment for fostering his growth. His teaching roles include weekly lessons, studio classes, music theory, and music appreciation courses. He emphasizes mentorship, describing the most rewarding aspect of his career as helping students pursue their musical dreams.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music in Performance, Shenandoah University (2020)
Research/Teaching Focus: Fairley specializes in brass instruction, particularly trombone performance. His work integrates practical performance experience with pedagogical approaches, reflected in his role organizing recitals and guiding student ensembles. Notably, he led a band to second place in Bach to Rock’s Annual National Battle of the Bands competition.
Awards: None explicitly listed in available texts.
Advising/Grants: While no grants are documented, Fairley’s advising success includes advancing student ensembles to national competitions. His work-study experience at Shenandoah in graduate admissions contributed to his organizational and communicative skills.
Labs/Teams: Active member of orchestral sub-lists including Loudoun, Fredericksburg, and Capital Symphonies. Previously performed with Shenandoah’s Symphony Orchestra on a tour to Argentina.
