Lucas Kaspar

Dr. Lucas Kaspar is the Instructor of Trombone at Arkansas State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Communication and the Department of Music. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Music at Cameron University and has held teaching positions at Muskingum University and Ohio Wesleyan University.

Education:

• D.M.A. in Trombone Performance, The Ohio State University
• M.M. in Trombone Performance, University of Alabama
• B.A. in Music Education, Muskingum University

Dr. Kaspar's research and artistic interests focus on trombone performance, chamber music, and low brass pedagogy. He is passionate about promoting the trombone across diverse musical settings and is active in commissioning new works. As a performer, he has played with major orchestras including the Buffalo Philharmonic, Columbus Symphony, and Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

Though no traditional research articles are listed, his creative output includes performances, recordings, and commissions that reflect ongoing engagement with contemporary music and performance practice.

Scientific Awards:

• No formal scientific awards mentioned.

Dr. Kaspar has advised and mentored students through applied instruction and studio teaching, though no named advisees are listed. He has no publicly mentioned grants, but his activities include national adjudication roles such as for the George Roberts International Bass Trombone Competition and the Oklahoma High School All-State Band auditions.

He is a founding member of the Ohio Trombone Quartet and co-founder of the TromboKordion Duo, which performs new music for trombone and accordion. These ensembles represent his commitment to innovative musical collaboration and expanding the repertoire for low brass instruments.