Michigan Youth Trombone Ensemble
Last updated 4/14/25
The Michigan Youth Trombone Ensemble (MYTE), under the direction of Professor David Jackson, provides students advanced experience in performing a variety of trombone ensemble repertoire. Students will work with current U-M graduate and undergraduate trombone students of Prof. David Jackson to strengthen their overall musicianship, learn new repertoire, and participate in collaborative music making through weekly rehearsals.
The Michigan Youth Trombone Ensemble is open to high-school aged trombonists, and is recommended for students who are generally in upper high school grades with two to four years of musical experience.
MYTE Announcements
(4/14/25) Applications for MYE’s 2025-2026 Season are CLOSED
The deadline to apply for MYE’s 2025-2026 season has passed. If you are still interested in being part of MYE’s next exciting season, please reach out to the SMTD Office of Engagement & Outreach at [email protected] for more information.
Rehearsal Information
Time: Sundays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Cady Room
Frederick Stearns Building
(U-M North Campus, 2005 Baits Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109)
All rehearsals / events will take place at that above listed time and location unless otherwise noted
MYTE Season Schedule
Click below for next season’s schedule. NOTE: A final schedule will be sent to students with their introductory letter for the 2025-2026 MYTE Season
Instructors
FACULTY DIRECTOR – DAVID JACKSON
Professor of Music
David Jackson, professor of trombone at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, enjoys an active career as a performer andteacher. He is a recognized and ardent supporter of new music who has commissioned and premiered numerous compositions for the trombone including Angel of Dreamers, by Eric Ewazen, for trombone, baritone voice and strings, and John Henry’s Big by Adolphus Hailstork for trombone and piano.
In demand as a guest clinician and performer, Jackson has presented numerous guest recitals and master classes at institutions including the Juilliard School, Yale University, UCLA, University of Minnesota, the Cincinnati College-Conservatory as well as the conservatories of Shanghai and Beijing. His former students occupy performing and teaching positions around the world.
Jackson has been on the faculties of Baylor University, Eastern Michigan University, the University of Toledo, the Interlochen Arts Camp, and the Idyllwild ChamberFest. He spends his summers teaching and performing at the Brevard Music Center. Mr. Jackson is an S. E. Shires artist and clinician.
Applications | Eligibility
Applications for the 2025-2026 Michigan Youth Ensembles Season are NOW CLOSED. Please reach out to the SMTD Engagement & Outreach Office ([email protected]) if you are still interested in joining us for next season.
MICHIGAN YOUTH TROMBONE ENSEMBLE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must submit a Michigan Youth Ensembles application and pay a non-refundable $30 application fee before their audition date. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify based on financial need (please view financial aid information below).
IMPORTANT: The Michigan Youth Trombone Ensemble DOES NOT require an audition to join.
ELIGIBILITY
Students interested in the Michigan Youth Trombone Ensemble must be enrolled in grades 9 (nine) through 12 (twelve) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
For questions about applications, audition requirements, or the audition process, feel free to contact SMTD Engagement & Outreach Staff via email at [email protected].
Tuition | Fees | Scholarships
Updated for the 2025-2026 MYE Season
Participant – $400.00
Non-refundable application fee – $30
A discounted tuition rate of $375.00 per additional ensemble is available for musicians who participate in multiple ensembles. This discount is applied to the ensemble of equal or lesser value.
Application Fee Waiver
Please view this page to review the qualifications and the documentation you will need to provide. Qualified students/families will reach out to the Acceptd Support team to request a waiver code to waive the $30 application fee. Fill out this fee waiver form to request a code.
NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available to families with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $125,000 or under in the previous calendar year, or with special circumstances due to the pandemic. To be considered you must upload your financial aid materials by the application deadline as part of your application. This includes:
- Monthly Expenses
- Previous Year’s Tax Return
- Statement of Need
REFUND POLICY
Full refunds of MYE tuition are only available before the first regularly scheduled rehearsal of the current concert season. Those wishing to learn more about the MYE Refund Policy can do so by clicking here: SMTD Engagement and Outreach refund policy
Contact Us
Email at [email protected]
Phone at (734) 936-2660
The Engagement & Outreach Staff monitors emails / phone lines at the following times:
- Monday – Friday, 9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. EST