Thomas M. Palance
Thomas M. Palance is a renowned trumpet performer and educator
known for his versatility and innovative teaching style.

  • Toured Europe as principal trumpet with the American
    Chamber Wind Ensemble.

  • United States Navy Concert Band in Washington, DC  assistant
    principal trumpet and soloist

  • Navy Band Commodores trumpet soloist and Chief in Charge of
    the band.

  • Performed often at the White House and other prestigious
    functions in Washington, DC.

  • Performed for five US presidents.

  • Performed with the Glenn Miller Band, Joe Williams, Jim
    Snidero, Arturo Sandoval, Clark Terry and many others as a
    freelance trumpet player.

  • Premiered “Trio for Trumpet, Piano and Percussion” by
    Matthew Rinker at George Mason University and continues to
    compose and premier classical solo trumpet works, his latest
    work being “Three Episodes for Trumpet, Piano and Percussion”.

  • Founder of The Greater Washington Jazz Septet and The
    Crawdads.

  • Produced the CD “Don’t Lose Your Tail” with The Crawdads
    which featured the groups’ original music.

  • Retired from the Washington, DC United States Navy Band
    after 20 years of service.

  • Artist and clinician with Besson trumpets, and is now with
    Yamaha Musical Instruments.

  • Invited to guest conduct and perform at numerous festivals and
    educational clinics including the South Carolina Jazz
    Educators, Connecticut Music Educators Conference, and guest
    conductor at the Maine All State Jazz Festival.

  • Established and leads The North Shore Jazz Camp.

  • Has taught trumpet jazz band and jazz methods at the
    University of New Hampshire.

  • Currently conducts the Orchestra on the Hill based in the
    North Shore.  

  • On the faculty at The Boston Conservatory and Salem State
    College.

  • Because of his versatility he is in great demand as performer for
    theatre productions and other musical functions in the Boston
    area. Tom was recently featured as trumpet soloist during the
    2007 International Guild Trumpet Conference.
Biography
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