Bio

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nathan Chambers has been studying/performing the trombone since the 6th grade, having studied under and taken lessons with renowned performers and educators such as Brittany Lasch, Blake Schlabach, Carl Lenthe, Larry Zalkind, Peter Ellefson, and Jim Beckel. He has performed with the Indianapolis Youth Orchestra (which toured to Carnegie Hall in 2022), several Indiana All-State ensembles, and principal with the IU Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra. Some of Nathan's accolades include the John Philip Sousa Band Award, runner-up at the Indianapolis Young Artist Competition, and being named an outstanding jazz soloist at the Purdue University Jazz Festival for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022). He was most recently a finalist in the 2024 Big 12 Tenor Trombone Competition. During the summer of 2024, Nathan participated in several programs such as the Mulcahy Trombone Seminar, D.C. Trombone Workshop, and LA Studio Recording Intensive in Burbank, CA. He is currently studying with Dr. Brittany Lasch at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music (Class of 2026), studying trombone performance.

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In his free time, Nathan enjoys hanging with his loving family, friends, and fiancée, Savannah. His other hobbies include watching/playing basketball, playing Xbox, and being addicted to Coke Zero. Some of his favorite TV shows include Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian, The Office, and Friends.