Interim Professor of Trombone at Texas Christian University

Bell: BII7YM
Independent Axial Valves
Slide: B62-78
Tuning Slide: BYC
Leadpipe: B2

“My Shires bass trombone produces the rich sound I've always desired, thanks to its exceptional craftsmanship. The comfort it provides allows me to connect deeply with my music. This instrument accommodates my diverse musical styles and captivates me with its stunning color and depth of tone. Its sound resonates with me personally, enhancing my tonal palette. It is truly the finest instrument I have ever played!”

Texas State University, Lecturer of Trombone

Freelance Orchestral Trombonist

Tenor: TBSC Shires Custom Model

“No matter the musical setting, I always have complete confidence that my Shires trombone will perform without compromise!”

Principal Trombone, U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own"

Alto: A2YRM / A85/95N

Tenor: 7Y / Tru-bore / TB47L

Bass: BI 1Y / Axial Flow / B62

Darren Workman

Trombonist, The United States Air Force Band, Washington D.C.

Tenor: Model TBSCA Shires Custom

Bass: Model TBGC George Curran

“What I love about Shires trombones is the ease of play and consistency of sound. I can pick up the instrument and know that I will have a great day performing because of how effortlessly the mechanisms work. It has allowed me to only focus on the music at hand, rather than the physicality of playing.”

Assistant Principal Trombone, New Japan philharmonic Orchestra

Tenor: 7Y / Rotor / TW47

Tenor: Colin Williams / Rotor / TW47

Tenor: 2RVE-DF / Rotor / TB47

Seattle Symphony, Principal Trombone

Trombone, Earth, Wind & Fire

Small Bore: MD + Model

Super Funky Trombone Player

Small Bore: TBMG Marshall Gilkes Artist Model

Second/Assistant Principal Trombone, Washington National Opera/Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra

TII5YVNY Bell
TW47 Slide
TGF Tuning Slide
Axial Flow Valve
1.5 Sterling Silver Leadpipe

“Throughout my years playing S.E. Shires, I am always amazed at how comfortable playing the instrument feels, no matter the musical setting. Regardless of what I am playing, I feel like I can access my artistic voice to the highest degree with my S.E. Shires Instrument.”

Solo Trombonist, Philharmonia Zurich

Small Bore: S7YM 7.75” / T00 / SY1.0

Tenor: 7YLW / Lightweight Axial Flow Valve / TW47 / TYS