Hudson, New York, United States
Hailing from Clifton Park, New York, Stephen Whimple is currently a DMA candidate in Trombone Performance at the University of Alabama. At UA, Stephen serves as a faculty member teaching Introduction to Listening as well as a graduate teaching assistant for the musicology department and trombone studio. Prior to his studies at UA, Stephen attended The Juilliard School as an Irene Diamond Graduate Fellow, Morse Teaching Artist Fellow and Music Advancement Program Teaching Fellow. During this time, he was a student of Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, Summa Cum Laude, at The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, where he studied applied trombone with Dr. Mark Hartman. Stephen is an alumnus of programs such as the Arthur Frackenpohl Honors Brass Quintet, the Third Coast Trombone Retreat, the Winter Trombone Workshop, the Texas Music Festival, the Hot Springs Music Festival, the Chautauqua Institution and the New York String Orchestra Seminar. As an orchestral musician, he has performed under the baton of conductors such as Edo de Waart, Matthias Pintscher, Itzak Perlman, Hanz Graf, Sir Mark Elder, Jeffery Milarsky and David Robertson. Stephen has been recognized in competitions sponsored by the International Trombone Association, the American Trombone Workshop, the Big 12 Trombone Conference competition and the Crane School of Music Concerto and Chamber music competitions.
Process all membership cancellations and freezes for a gym network serving 23,000+ members across four locations. Manage communication and payment collection for 400–600 members with past-due balances each month. Assist management with software-related tasks, utilizing Ignite, Podio, and Microsoft platforms to streamline operations. Employed at Vent Fitness since 2011; promoted to current role in 2022, with responsibilities expanding alongside company growth
Teaching virtual trombone lessons to all ages.
Low Brass Performance and Private Insturction
Teaching two sections of Mus 121- Introduction to Listening, Music for Non-Majors
GTA for the Trombone Studio and Musicology Department
Wind Ensemble Librarian Wind Ensemble Coach Symphony Orchestra Coach