The Department of Music presents Dr. Joseph Frye, assistant professor of trombone at the University of Tennessee at Martin, in a faculty recital Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Bologna Performing Arts Center.The Delta State University Department of Music presents Dr. Joseph Frye, assistant professor of trombone at the University of Tennessee at Martin, in a faculty recital Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Bologna Performing Arts Center. Frye will be assisted by Delta State’s Dr. Kumiko Shimizu, associate professor of piano.
The concert performance will feature works by John Kenny, Alessandro Besozzi, Kevin McKee, Gardell Simons, Michael Davis, Maurice Ravel and Eric Ewazen.
In addition to directing the trombone studio, Frye, a native of White House, Tenn., teaches courses in music technology and music theory while also coaching chamber ensembles and conducting the UTM Trombone Choir.
Prior to his appointment at UTM, Frye worked as a freelance trombonist, toured around the globe with Princess Cruise Lines and served as trombonist with several orchestras — performing alongside artists including Bobby McFerrin, Joshua Bell, Marcus Belgrave, Rich Ridenour, and the Four Freshmen.
His teaching experience includes classroom and applied teaching, coaching individuals and chamber ensembles, masterclasses and public school and university teaching in Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, West Virginia and Texas.
Frye is proud to have used his musical talents in service of America, performing for 10 years with the 572nd Air National Guard Band of the Smoky Mountains. With the 572nd, Frye attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and played euphonium, tenor and bass trombone, and frequently appeared as trombone soloist.
He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in music education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Master of Music and Doctor of Music degrees in trombone performance from Florida State University. His primary trombone instructors and mentors are John Drew, Don Hough, Lawrence Borden and Brad Kinney.
When not playing the trombone, he enjoys cooking, home improvement, and spending time with his wife Christa, their three year-old son, Brayden, and their Persian cat, Socrates.
The recital is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Department of Music at 662-846-4615.
