{"id":851,"date":"2023-10-26T14:35:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T14:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/jazz\/?page_id=851"},"modified":"2025-09-23T13:44:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T13:44:02","slug":"faculty-bios-ford","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/jazz\/faculty-bios-ford\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. William Ford"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jazz Studies Coordinator, Jazz Ensemble I, Trombone\/Euphonium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. William Ford is Head of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor of Trombone and Euphonium at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. He currently directs the Tarleton Jazz Ensemble I and teaches a full studio of major and non-major trombone and euphonium players at Tarleton State. Dr. Ford has previously taught at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana where he was the Adjunct Instructor of Low Brass and Jazz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a performer, Ford is the lead trombone with the Omar Thomas Large Ensemble which recorded their third album entitled Griot Songs<\/em>, which is available on all streaming platforms. He holds the position of second trombone with the Rapides Symphony Orchestra based in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Ford has also performed with orchestras including the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, Monroe Symphony Orchestra, and Lake Charles Symphony Orchestra. He also had the opportunity to perform with the American Wind Symphony Orchestra as a featured soloist and principal trombone during their 60th and final season. Additionally, Dr. Ford is a founding member and trombonist with Triplicity Brass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ford is committed to the advancement of trombone and jazz pedagogy and is currently  working to publish a method book for introductory studies in jazz trombone. He is a sought after adjudicator and clinician; having recently adjudicated the 2024 International Trombone Association\u2019s Kai Winding Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition and Composer\u2019s Workshop Competition, as well as serving as the 2025 ATSSB Region 7 Jazz clinician. He was also a featured soloist in the Composer\u2019s Workshop of the International Trombone Festival and member of the William F. Cramer Professor\u2019s Choir held in Fort Worth, TX in May 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ford completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Louisiana State University in 2021, where he served as the graduate assistant for the trombone studio. He holds a Master of Music degree in trombone performance from Western Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Music degree in jazz studies from James Madison University. His primary teachers include Hana Beloglavec, Doug Stone, Steve Wolfinbarger, Andrew Lankford, and Chuck Dotas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America and Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ford is a Vincent Bach Performing Artist and Clinician.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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