The son of music educators, he was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Listening to great professionals is a must. Throughout his career, Toby Oft has gained tremendous insight for the art of trombone from his studies with Michael Mulcahy, Joseph Alessi, Scott Hartman, and John Swallow. We gave this a listen during our weekly office hours for TOBI and I was struck as always by what a truly great musician Jörgen van Rijen is. TOBY OFT. During the Summer, Toby Oft coaches the prestigious Tanglewood Music Center and is a frequent guest teacher and performer at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. First Look "First Look" is the debut album of solo trombone works by Toby Oft in collaboration with pianist Ling Leng.  Included is a short mini lesson and discussion of various practice strategies and then a high quality video recording demonstrating style and technique. Bass Trombone Boston Symphony. Recorded in New England Conservatory's famous Jordan Hall, it contains a gentle spectrum of music specifically for trombone as well as arrangements originally for voice adapted for the trombone from the Baroque to Modern era. In 2008, Music Director James Levine appointed Toby Oft the 12th Principal Trombone of the Boston Symphony. His Rochut Etude videos are fantastic! The following was an interview conducted between Toby Oft and Dennis Bubert published in the ITA Journal in 2009 and includes some useful information about taking auditions. Toby Oft is the twelfth principal trombone in the history of the Boston Symphony Orchestra; occupying the J.P. and Mary B. Barger Chair, he was appointed in 2008 by then music director James Levine. With a tone described as DB: Congratulations on your new position, Toby, and thanks for taking time to visit with us.  Showing you how to play trombone is 1000 times better t Water seeks its level so let's play Bordogni / Rochut, etudes together! Toby Oft was appointed principal trombone of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in September 2008; he occupies the JP and Mary B Barger chair at the BSO. Currently in his 10th season in the BSO, he has held Principal Trombone positions with San Diego Symphony Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sarasota Orchestra. Toby Oft is the 12th Principal Trombone of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and was appointed in 2008. Subscribers of TOBI will have early access to new Bordogni-Rochut videos, pedagogical articles, as well as topical input on weekly masterclasses. Mr. Oft was appointed Principal Trombone of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in June 2006 and thus moved here from Sarasota, Florida with his wife Andrea. Having a clear tonal concept for your instrument helps you … Toby Oft (2013-2015 CTS). Students of TOBI have a variety of options to choose from for one on one coaching from Toby Oft including online lessons, direct to student videos, and more.