Dr. Lucas Kaspar

Education

• D.M.A., The Ohio State University, Trombone Performance

• M.M., University of Alabama, Trombone Performance

Teaching Specialties

• Trombone

• Jazz Band

• Chamber Music

Research Interests

• Breathing Techniques for Brass Musicians

• Signing Approach to Brass Playing

• Brass Literature with Accordian

Affiliations

• International Trombone Association

• Phi Mu Alpha

• Jazz Education Network

• American Band Masters Association

Biography

Dr. Lucas Kaspar is entering his second year of teaching at Arkansas State University, where he serves as Instructor of Trombone and Director of Jazz Studies. Prior to his appointment at Arkansas State University, Kaspar was Director of Bands/low brass instructor at Cameron University for four years. Kaspar has also taught applied trombone at Muskingum University and Ohio Wesleyan University.   Dr. Kaspar completed his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Trombone Performance from The Ohio State University in 2018 and his Master of Music in Trombone Performance from the University of Alabama in 2013.  Dr. Kaspar is a sought-after trombonist. He has performed with many premier orchestras in the United States, including the Buffalo Philharmonic, Fort Worth Symphony, Arkansas Symphony, Columbus Symphony, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Mobile Symphony, and many more. Kaspar is a member of the TromboKordion Duo, a unique duo focusing on new arrangements and compositions for trombone and accordion. TromboKordion Duo recently performed a full recital at the Big 12 Trombone Conference at Texas Tech University. The duo will also be performing a recital at the International Trombone Festival in July 2025, held at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada.