Curtis Biggs

Dr. Curtis Biggs serves as a Lecturer in Trombone at the Horne School of Music, Snow College, Ephraim, UT. An active performer and composer, he contributes significantly to trombone repertoire and chamber music through premieres at major conferences and collaborations with ensembles like the Tabernacle Choir.

Education:

• BM from Brigham Young University
• MM from Yale University
• DMA in contemporary music from Bowling Green State University

Artistic Focus: Dr. Biggs specializes in trombone performance across classical, jazz, and contemporary genres, with emphasis on solo and ensemble composition. His creative work explores extended techniques (e.g., T-horn Variations) and emotional narratives in pieces like Spirit, reflecting deep engagement with trombone's expressive capabilities.

Awards and Recognitions:

• Finalist, American Trombone Workshop National Solo Competition (2018)
• Placed in Yale University Woolsey Concerto Competition
• Placed in Sacramento Traditional Jazz Festival
• Placed in Brigham Young University Concerto Competition
• Placed in Utah Chamber Music Competition
• Placed in MTNA Chamber Music Competition

Ensembles and Projects: As tenor/bass trombonist for the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, he performs globally. He co-founded the Radium Duo with pianist Jackie Biggs, focusing on inspirational outreach. In 2020, he led a 20-trombonist consortium commissioning Czech composer Juraj Filas' 'Dormi, amore, … dormi!', premiered at Snow College. Current compositions include 'Crystals' for bass trombone/piano, expanding technical and emotional boundaries of the instrument.