THOMAS RICCOBONO has been instructor of low brass at the Interlochen Arts Academy since 1996. He holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music, Penn State University, and a performers' certificate from the Cleveland Institute of Music.

He has performed concertos with the Penn State and Florida State University orchestras, Interlochen Arts Academy Band, Encore Society of Winds and the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. He was a concerto winner and soloist at Pennsylvania State University and Florida State University, and a solo competition winner at the Eastern Trombone Workshop in 1996.

Mr. Riccobono has also performed with the Savannah Symphony, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic, Milwaukee Symphony, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival Orchestra in Salzau, Germany, Spoleto Festival Orchestra, (Italy). He has given recitals and master classes throughout the United States.

Mr. Riccobono is principal trombonist with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra and conducts the Gaylord Chamber Orchestra. He lives in Traverse City with his wife Jeanmarie and children
Noelle, Michael and Gabrielle.

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The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs serves to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative, cultural activity in Michigan. The National Endowment for the Arts enriches our Nation and its diverse cultural heritage by supporting works of artistic excellence, advancing learning in the arts, and strengthening the arts in communities throughout the country