Trombone
All ODU Community Music Division instructors are highly qualified individuals who not only posses the knowledge of the instrument, but also the passion for teaching it. Whether a novice or advanced, our instructors teach students the principals of their instruments that help build a foundation for the rest of their lives.
Below you will find information about instructors for this instrument. Contact us for information on how to contact these instructors and begin private lessons.
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ROBERT FORD
Dr. Robert Ford, trombonist, performs with the Lakeside (Ohio) Summer Symphony, and the Eastern Virginia Brass Quintet. Formerly Mr. Ford performed with the Virginia Symphony, Todi Music Festival Orchestra, and the Spokane Symphony.
Dr. Ford presently teaches Music Appreciation online Tidewater Community College. Former teaching positions include classroom music with the Virginia Beach Public Schools, Adjunct teacher in low brass instruments at Old Dominion University, Christopher Newport University, and Virginia Wesleyan College.
Dr. Ford's B.A. degree (Music) is from Ohio Wesleyan University. He also has been awarded the Master of Music degree from University of Southern California and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Catholic University of America.