Classical

Don Immel has garnered extensive acclaim as a classical soloist and chamber musician, performing with dozens of ensembles in the U.S., Europe and Asia. A graduate (Master of Music in Trombone Performance) of Rice University's Shepherd School of Music, Don has studied with Joe Alessi, Per Brevig and David Waters, among others. Currently playing with Denmark's South Jutland Symphony Orchestra as Solo/Principal Trombonist, Don is in demand as a solo and chamber artist as well.

Sample Solo Repertoire - (available for solo engagements with band or orchestra)

• Albinoni - Adagio in Gm
• Albrechtsberger - Concerto in Bb
• Bourgeois - Concerto, opus 114b
• Creston - Fantasy for Trombone, opus 42
• David - Concertino in Eb, opus 4
• Dorsey - Trombonology; I'm Getting Sentimental
• Guilmant - Morceau Symphonique, opus 88
• Larsson - Concertino, opus 45/7
• Nestico - Reflective Mood
• Pryor - Annie Laurie; Blue Bells of Scotland
• Rimsky-Korsakov - Concerto
• Sandstrom - Trombone Concerto No. 2 "Don Quixote"
• Serocki - Sonatina
• Vizzutti - Duo Concertante
• Wagenseil - Concerto
• Weber - Romance

Chamber Experience

• Quake
• Muskeg Trombone Quartet
• Lyric Brass Quintet
• Washington Brass Ensemble
• South Jutland Brass Quintet
• Hollywood Brass (Denmark)

Orchestral Experience

• South Jutland Symphony Orchestra (Denmark)
• Seattle Symphony Orchestra
• Seattle Opera Orchestra
• Honolulu Symphony Orchestra
• Houston Symphony Orchestra
• Houston Grand Opera
• Auburn Symphony Orchestra
• Tacoma Symphony Orchestra
• Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra

Jazz

As a performer, teacher and composer, Don is an accomplished jazz artist. His debut recording "Long Way Home" is a boundry-crossing release of original music performed by Immel and a cast of veteran jazz-greats including Marc Seales and Gary Hobbs, among many others. In addition to his previous teaching positions at the University of Washington and Pacific Lutheran University, Don has appeared at numerous venues in the United States and Asia.

• The Don Immel Septet
• Director of Jazz Studies at Pacific Lutheran University (1997-1999)
• Jazz Studies Faculty at the University of Washington (1999-2006)
• Jazz appearances throughout the United States and Asia
• Former member/soloist with the Jim Knapp Jazz Orchestra (Seattle, WA)
• Featured jazz soloist with Seattle Pops and Honolulu Pops, including recent performances with Chris Botti, Elvis Costello, Renee Fleming, Don Tiki, Allen Vizzutti, Matt Cattingub
• Founder of the Jazz Talk Octet

Educator

Don has taught many aspects of music at the University of Washington and Pacific Lutheran University, as well as in public schools in the northwest United States. Beyond his previous faculty positions, Don continues to conduct master classes and clinics at top schools and universities in Asia, the United States and Europe, offering coaching and guidance on a variety of performance topics. He is available to teach any of the following workshops, or a combination of several. Please contact Don for more information.

• Practice Room Techniques: How to Practice the Things You Can't Do...Yet
• Brass Basics/Pedagogy (all levels, beginning to advanced)
• How to Breathe, How to Play
• Jazz Improvisation Basics
• Ensemble Intonation/Blend
• Musicianship: Beyond the Notes
• Putting Performance Anxiety to Rest (especially helpful for college/conservatory level)
• How to Get What You Really, Really, Really Want - Music or Otherwise