Erick Valentin
Welcome to my website! So glad you’re here Here you will find a multitude of items to check out about my life as a trombonist and teacher, upcoming performances, media, and links to get in touch with me. I'll be updating the site on a regular basis, so be sure to come back soon!
I’m excited to now offer private lessons in the Rochester NY area, both in-person and online via Zoom. Learn more on my teaching page. Or maybe you’d like my feedback on your prescreen video, summer festival recording, or excerpt list?
Artist. Conductor. Pedagogue.
Solo Performer
Ensemble Conductor
Education and teaching experience
Solo appearances include engagements with the Puebla Symphony Orchestra, The Boca del Río Philharmonic, Camerata de Coahuila, the University of New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra of the Academia de Música Renacimiento, Banda Sinfónica Guelaguetza, France tour 2019 and the Sandia Brass Quintet.
Conducting experience in small chamber music, ensemble and festival contexts, including co-founding the "Trombontepec" National Trombone Festival in Mexico.
Former DMA student at the Eastman School of Music, M.M. in Performance at the University of New Mexico.
Instructor of Brass Methods and applied secondary lessons at the Eastman School, Mentor at the New Horizons program as well as trombone faculty at the Eastman Community Music School.