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Duplicity is the new trombone duo featuring Lauren Rudzinskas and Jeff Dunn. Performing both traditional trombone duet repertoire, as well as innovative transcriptions, this ensemble is focused on pushing the boundaries on small ensembles and outreach to students and communities.
Duplicity is available for recitals, masterclasses, and clinics. Biographies and more information below. Please contact us using this form. Upcoming engagements include: 2020 NYSBDA Summer Online Conference: "Distanced Duets: Resources and Technology" 2020 International Trombone Festival, Osaka, Japan: "The Recruitment Reality: Successful Techniques from Administrators" - Postponed 2020 International Trombone Festival, Osaka, Japan: "Managing Musical Endeavors" - Postponed |
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BiosLauren Rudzinskas is the part time professor of trombone and euphonium at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania and the general manager of the International Women’s Brass Conference. She also teaches tenor trombone, bass trombone, and euphonium at the Eastman Community Music School. Lauren pursued both her Doctoral and Master’s degrees at the Eastman School of Music studying Trombone Performance and Literature with a minor in Pedagogy and an Advanced Certificate in College Teaching. During her time at Eastman, Rudzinskas earned a Performer’s Certificate and was nominated for an Artist Diploma. She earned her bachelor’s degree in jazz performance from Youngstown State University, where she was selected for the Dean’s Award in the College of Creative Arts and Communication as well as the university-wide Senior Academic Award for Outstanding Student Scholarship. She has had success in numerous solo competitions, received multiple grants, and was the 2016 recipient for the Jack L. Frank Award for Excellence in Teaching. Lauren’s performance credits include playing with Monarch Brass and the Diva Jazz Orchestra in the Cleveland Playhouse production of Maurice Hines is Tappin’ Thru Life. She is the principal trombonist in the Rochester Women’s Philharmonic and a substitute musician for Symphoria (formerly the Syracuse Symphony). Lauren has held positions as principal trombonist with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and Youngstown Scoring Stage. After receiving a research grant, Lauren produced and performed in Aspire, a recording of original music including several of her own compositions.
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Trombonist Jeff Dunn is based in Rochester, NY, after serving as a Private Low Brass Instructor for the Tomball Independent School District, outside of Houston, TX. As a freelancer in greater Houston, Jeff performed with the Woodlands Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Sinfonietta, and the Texas Brass Ensemble. Jeff is also the Founder and President of the Texas Trombone Institute, a nonprofit organization that provides educational opportunities to students. Jeff has presented clinics at the International Trombone Festival, the New York State School Music Association Conference and the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, and is published by the International Trombone Association Journal, the Online Trombone Journal, and Eighth Note Publications.
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Masterclass at Ithaca College
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