Christina Thompson, Trombonista!
Christina is an active professional musician in the Raleigh, NC area. She has been playing trombone for 18 years, and holds a Bachelor of Music degree from East Carolina University and a Master of Music degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Christina's musical background is unique--she is a classically trained musician who spent many years playing trombone in punk bands!
As a young musician, Christina toured Europe and the United States performing with indie bands and jazz ensembles, and became fascinated with understanding the subtle differences and similarities among musical styles. Throughout her professional career, Christina has sought to expand her musical horizons further by performing with ensembles ranging from symphony orchestras to salsa bands to trombone choirs. Christina's current musical focus is on creating original compositions for an upcoming Summerglen Duo CD.
One of the foundations of Christina's career is her deep commitment to music education. During the past decade, Christina has taught thousands of people the joy of making music, while on tour, in public schools, and in private lessons. Christina's teaching approach is centered on THINKING and HAVING FUN! Students learn problem solving and goal-setting strategies that they can use to overcome problems in their playing, and develop ways to better understand both the trombone and themselves. This learning takes place in a relaxed, fun environment, where laughter is important and students' ideas are valued and explored!
Sharing music with others is Christina's passion. Please email her if you need a trombonist for your musical project!
Read Christina's Summerglen Music blog!
Look at Christina's resume
Keith Henderson and the Illusions – Keith is an award-winning Elvis tribute artist who has been delighing audiences with his live show, Illusions of the King for over 20 years.
The Summerglen Duo – The Summerglen Duo is a collaboration between Christina and percussionist Andrew Munger. The Duo performs jazz and classical favorites, lighthearted original compositions, and beautiful wedding music.
Tropic Orchestra – Formed in late 2007, this nine-piece salsa band combines excellent musicians, danceable salsa rhythms, and well-loved salsa tunes to make the people of North Carolina dance!
Wiley Elementary Band and Lead Mine Elementary Band - Christina serves as the director of two of the Triangle's finest elementary school bands!
Do you need live music for a special event? Please fill out our booking form for more information on booking Christina or other Summerglen ensembles!
As a young musician, Christina toured Europe and the United States performing with indie bands and jazz ensembles, and became fascinated with understanding the subtle differences and similarities among musical styles. Throughout her professional career, Christina has sought to expand her musical horizons further by performing with ensembles ranging from symphony orchestras to salsa bands to trombone choirs. Christina's current musical focus is on creating original compositions for an upcoming Summerglen Duo CD.
One of the foundations of Christina's career is her deep commitment to music education. During the past decade, Christina has taught thousands of people the joy of making music, while on tour, in public schools, and in private lessons. Christina's teaching approach is centered on THINKING and HAVING FUN! Students learn problem solving and goal-setting strategies that they can use to overcome problems in their playing, and develop ways to better understand both the trombone and themselves. This learning takes place in a relaxed, fun environment, where laughter is important and students' ideas are valued and explored!
Sharing music with others is Christina's passion. Please email her if you need a trombonist for your musical project!
Read Christina's Summerglen Music blog!
Look at Christina's resume
Several Little Solos - A Sample of Christina's Playing
Current Engagements
Keith Henderson and the Illusions – Keith is an award-winning Elvis tribute artist who has been delighing audiences with his live show, Illusions of the King for over 20 years.
The Summerglen Duo – The Summerglen Duo is a collaboration between Christina and percussionist Andrew Munger. The Duo performs jazz and classical favorites, lighthearted original compositions, and beautiful wedding music.
Tropic Orchestra – Formed in late 2007, this nine-piece salsa band combines excellent musicians, danceable salsa rhythms, and well-loved salsa tunes to make the people of North Carolina dance!
Wiley Elementary Band and Lead Mine Elementary Band - Christina serves as the director of two of the Triangle's finest elementary school bands!
Do you need live music for a special event? Please fill out our booking form for more information on booking Christina or other Summerglen ensembles!
Christina offers...
- recording sessions
- freelance work (classical, salsa, theatre/Broadway, soul, and pop styles)
- short-notice, high-quality sub work
- positive and productive private trombone lessons
- solo performances for private parties, galleries, restaurants, weddings, church services, etc.
- trombone/marimba duo for weddings and special events
- fun and effective coaching for trombone choirs, sections, wind ensembles, and marching bands
- mentoring for aspiring music educators
- uplifting creative playgroups, workshops, and retreats
- the Women Embracing Creativity book and course
- a trombone player for your unique musical experiment!
