Donny Pinson

Principal Trombone

Donald Pinson maintains a full schedule as both a performer and educator. In addition to performing with the Mid-Texas Symphony, he performs regularly as principal trombonist in the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, and he has also performed with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony Orchestra, and the San Antonio Symphony, among others. Active as a chamber musician and soloist, he performs with the Del Mar Brass Trio and the Corpus Christi Brass Quintet, and his first solo album, Fantasia, a collaboration with organist Damin Spritzer, is now available on the Raven CD label. In 2009, Dr. Pinson joined the faculty at Del Mar College, where he is currently an Associate Professor of Music, teaching trombone, euphonium, and tuba students, as well as the History of Rock and Roll. He holds degrees from Texas Christian University, Southern Methodist University, and the University of North Texas, and his mentors have included Vern Kagarice, John Kitzman, Dennis Bubert, Barney McCollum, and Ron Wilkins. Donald Pinson is an artist for Michael Rath Trombones, England. www.donaldpinson.com