Chicago Symphony Orchestra bass trombone Charles Vernon didn’t think small when he asked composer James Stephenson to write a concerto for him. “I said: ‘I want something that’s this wonderful piece, ...

It’ll be a homecoming of sorts when an Iowa native musician returns to Ames to perform this weekend. John Engelkes grew up in Parkersburg and now plays bass trombone with the San Francisco Symphony.

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A trombone is a significant investment whether you’re buying for a beginner or an experienced musician. You want a quality instrument that sounds great and works well, but you certainly don’t want to ...