I am a low brass teacher living central Ohio. I work in Columbus and have taught trombone, baritone, euphonium and tuba since 1996. My students come from the Dublin, Westerville, Grove City, Hilliard, Bishop Watterson, Delaware, and New Albany schools. I teach all ages and skill levels, from beginners to students at the college level.
- Graduated from The Ohio State University School of Music with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, while also pursuing a degree in Trombone Orchestral Performance.
- Studied with Joseph Duchi, professor of Trombone at The Ohio State University and Bass Trombonist for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
- Studied with Jeff Keller, formerly of Dublin Coffman High School, and Music Education faculty Chair of Conducting at Capital University.
- Played in various ensembles at The Ohio State University, including Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Marching Band.
- Coached students through the college audition process, placing students in prestigious music programs across the country, such as College-Conservatory of Music at UC, and Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester.
- Worked on music staff at many high school band camps, including Dublin Coffman, Dublin Scioto and Grove City. Have attended total of 16 band camps so far, and continue to attend as a parent.
- Instructed students to awards in state and national solo and ensemble competitions, including a first place award in the North American Brass Band Association solo competition, and many students in the OMEA All-State Band.
- Played in various ensembles since college covering many styles of music, including Concert Band, Orchestral, Brass Band, Musical Theater, Small Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra.
- Charter member and section leader of the Dublin Wind Symphony. Occasionally serve as director of its trombone choir.
- Performed as a regular pit orchestra member for the Columbus Children’s Theatre since 2008. Also actively play in the pit orchestra for Hilliard Arts Council, Worthington Civic Theater and Gallery Players.
- Performed as the Bass Trombonist for the Westerville Symphony Orchestra under Peter Stafford Wilson.
Craig Hamm
5711 Dalymount Dr.
Dublin, OH 43016
(614)595-0579