Dr. Ed Morse has accepted the Assistant Professor of Low Brass/Assistant Band Director position at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, MS. He previously taught at Bethune-Cookman University and Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, FL. He holds a DMA in Trombone Performance from the University of Memphis, a MM in Trombone Performance from Baylor University, and a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His primary teachers include John Mueller, Brent Phillips, Kevin Chiarizzio, and Don Hough. He is currently preparing his dissertation “Teaching Alto Trombone through Performance of 17th, 18th, and 19th Century Sonatas and Art Songs” for publication. He can be found on the web at www.morsebone.com.Dr. Edward Morse routinely performs throughout the southeast on trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Dr. Morse currently serves as 2nd trombone in the Jackson (TN) Symphony. Dr. Morse has performed with the Memphis Symphony, Waco Symphony, and Knoxville Symphony. He has served as principal trombone of the Appalachian Brass and guest soloist with the East Tennessee Concert Band. Ed Morse has participated in masterclasses by Joe Alessi, Don Lucas, John Rojak, Tom Brantley, and Ronald Romm to name a few. Morse's compositions have been described as containing "fresh harmonies" and "unique textures." The Memphis Wind Ensemble, Brevard Festival Band, Memphis Trombone Choir, and the Appalachian Brass are just a few of the groups who have premiered or performed Dr. Morse's music. He has served as guest conductor of the East Tennessee Concert Band, the Memphis Pro Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble, and the Memphis Trombone Ensemble. In the past Ed has led trombone choirs at Baylor University and the University of Memphis. His professional affiliations include MENC, Phi Kappa Lambda musical honor society, the International Tuba Euphonium Association, and the International Trombone Association.