Philip Hyman, bass trombonist, received his master’s degree from New England Conservatory, where he studied with Boston Symphony Orchestra bass trombonist, Douglas Yeo. He completed his undergraduate studies at Susquehanna University and, during his tenure there, appeared as a soloist with the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Trombone Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. Before attending graduate school in Boston, Mr. Hyman was the bass trombonist of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra and Williamsport Chamber Choir and Orchestra for three years. In 2005, he was named the winner of the Eastern Trombone Workshop’s National Solo Bass Trombone Competition in Washington D.C. and received an honorable mention in the 2004 International Trombone Association bass trombone solo competition. Mr. Hyman attended the Aspen Music Festival and School for two summers. There he studied with John Rojak and Per Brevig and worked with world renowned conductors Michael Stern, Peter Oundjian, and David Zinman. Currently, Mr. Hyman is an active freelance musician based in the Boston area and has played with notable ensembles such as The Boston Pops, Boston Lyric Opera, New World Symphony, Boston Ballet, Hartford Symphony and The Boston Modern Orchestra Project.Specialties: Bass trombone in orchestral, chamber and jazz groups, solo performances, private and group brass lessons.