James Miller
Trombone
- Associate Principal
Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen Chair
Member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1999
James Miller is the Associate Principal Trombone with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a position he has held since 1999.
His duties include performing on alto, tenor, and bass trombone; tenor tuba; and bass trumpet. His previous orchestral experience includes the North Carolina Symphony, the Long Island Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the Dallas Symphony. Miller earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Northern Iowa and his Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School, where he was a scholarship student of Per Brevig.
As a composer, he has had world premieres at New York’s Lincoln Center and continues to perform his own works in solo performances throughout the country.
Miller is a Conn/Selmer and a Denis Wick clinician and has released two CDs on All Barks Dog records: from coast to coast and Delays, delays.
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With James Miller
Join Associate Principal Trombone James Miller for a conversation on orchestral playing, career development, equipment, and the experiences that shaped his musical journey.
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TEACHING ACTIVITY
Outside his work with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Miller is a continuing lecturer at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
Watch & Listen
Developing a Good Sound Quality ft. James Miller
In this YouTube feature, trombonist James Miller dives into how to develop good sound quality in your playing.
Watch James Miller and Daniel Geldhill perform Gledhill's concert piece for trombone and piano at UCLA School of Music.
Learn From A Master: Fundamentals & Your Trombone by James Miller
Listen as James Miller introduces audiences to the fundamentals of trombone playing!
Past Events
Holiday Brass
Chamber Music with Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Deck the Hall Holiday Concerts
