Cameron MacManus

Cameron MacManus serves as Trombone Faculty at the Community Music School of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), where he teaches trombone while maintaining an active freelance performance career. He relocated to Winston-Salem in 2010 after completing UNCSA's Professional Artist Certificate program and continues to perform regularly with major regional ensembles.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Music in Studio Music and Jazz from University of Tennessee
• Master of Music in Jazz Performance from William Paterson University of New Jersey
• Professional Artist's Certificate from UNCSA

MacManus specializes in cross-genre trombone performance with deep expertise in:

• Jazz improvisation and big band traditions
• Classical orchestral repertoire
• Latin and salsa idioms
• Contemporary popular music applications

His performance portfolio demonstrates exceptional versatility across musical domains, from symphonic settings to studio recording sessions. Previous professional roles include Director of Music Admissions at William Paterson University and personal assistant to jazz legend Dr. Clark Terry, providing unique pedagogical insights. MacManus maintains strong connections with regional arts organizations including Camel City Jazz Orchestra and Winston-Salem Symphony, creating valuable performance pathways for students.