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Phil Keen serves as a Lecturer in Music at Pomona College since 2007, specializing in trombone instruction. He concurrently teaches low brass studies at California State Universities Northridge and Fullerton, Golden West College, and Long Beach City College.
Education:
- Master of Music in trombone performance from University of Michigan
- Bachelor of Music from California State University, Long Beach
As a professional trombonist, Keen performs with the Long Beach Symphony, Monterey Symphony, Riverside County Philharmonic, and Fresno Philharmonic. His expertise spans alto, tenor, bass, and contra bass trombones, bass trumpet, euphonium, and tuba within diverse ensembles including the Long Beach Municipal Band and Americus Brass Band (a Civil War period ensemble). He has recorded soundtracks for major Hollywood productions such as "Alice In Wonderland", "Ghostbusters", "The Secret Life of Pets", "Jack Reacher", "Agents of Shield", and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", collaborating with studios across Southern California orchestras, theater productions, ballet, and opera companies.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards or fellowships documented in source materials
Professional engagements focus on performance and teaching rather than academic advising or research grants, with no student mentorship details provided.
Keen maintains active performance roles across multiple professional ensembles, contributing to both contemporary orchestral work and historical brass repertoire while supporting music education through his institutional appointments.
