Austin Laramie

Hometown

Riverside, California

Education

Riverside City College, Music Performance, 2021-Present

Instrument

Trombone

Biography

Austin is a Trombone player and has been playing music for 11 years, 7 of those years on euphonium and the 4 most recent years on trombone. After high school he continued his interest in the marching arts by joining the Blue Knights drum and bugle corps and the Blue Devils drum and bugle corps where he traveled to 23 states performing for thousands of people across the country. Following his age-out he now coaches music and visual performance at Riverside Poly HS and Rubidoux HS.

Austin attends Riverside City College where he has played in the wind ensemble, concert band, jazz ensemble, symphony orchestra, and brass quintet. While playing in RCCs wind ensemble and jazz orchestra he has the opportunity to play with outstanding musicians such as Harvey Patel, John Daversa, Tom Hooten, and in the near future is planned to play with Eric Witacre, and Bill Reichenbach.

Austin’s dream is to land a position with one of the world’s amazing symphony orchestras, but more importantly his dream is to simply play beautiful music with amazing musicians.

What inspired you to go into music?

Originally music was the only thing I was good at, but as I grew older in my music career my aspirations to make beautiful music with amazing musicians and share it with the world has been my inspiration.

What is an interesting fact about you?

I have a massive fear of the depths of the ocean.

What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?

Outside of the practice room, I spend most of my time in the gym. I also love playing video games with my friends.

What are you most excited for about this 2024-2025 season?

I’m excited to meet new people and play amazing repertoire.

Favorite Musical Quote:

“A symphony must be like the world. It must contain everything.”

-Gustav Mahler