Trombonist Makes College History
Posted
05/07/08
Darin Showalter
Photo by Jack Looney
In February, Darin Showalter (Mathematics, Music ’08) presented the first distinguished major recital on trombone in University of Virginia history.
He performed on three instruments, including the bass sackbut. Probably invented in Burgundy in the 15th century, the sackbut is a precursor to the modern trombone and has a softer tone and narrower bell.
