Tim Higgins Trombone Master Class

Tim Higgins presents a master class featuring students from the NEC trombone studios. 

Timothy Higgins officially began his role as principal trombone of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the start of the 2025–26 season. Higgins won the final audition for principal trombone in April 2025 and is the second CSO musician to be appointed by Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä. He appeared as guest principal trombone with Mäkelä and the CSO for memorable performances of Mahler’s Third Symphony in April and with Jaap van Zweden for spring performances of Mahler’s Sixth and Seventh symphonies in Chicago, on the Orchestra’s 2025 European Tour and the final two weeks at the 2025 Ravinia Festival as guest principal trombone. Continue reading...