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Nathan Siler serves as Professor of Trombone at Eastern Kentucky University with active professional affiliations including the International Trombone Association and Kentucky Music Educators Association. He directs both the EKU Trombone Society and Elysian Trombone Consort ensembles.
His academic credentials include:
- D.M.A. from University of Cincinnati
- M.M. from Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University
- B.M. from Cleveland Institute of Music
- Certificate of Advanced Studies from University of Southern California
Research focuses on advancing trombone performance through scholarly examination of chamber repertoire, brass choir development, and conducting pedagogy. His work bridges historical trombone literature (notably Vaclav Nelhybel's compositions) with contemporary quartet repertoire and regionally significant arrangements exploring Kentucky's musical heritage.
As an educator, Siler mentors trombone students through studio instruction and ensemble direction. His leadership of the EKU Trombone Society and Elysian Trombone Consort provides students with professional recording opportunities and diverse performance experiences spanning classical, contemporary, and folk traditions. These ensembles function as practical laboratories for brass performance development.
