biography.
Nathan Zgonc is currently the Principal Trombone of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Before this appointment, Mr. Zgonc played Principal trombone in the Utah Symphony and Opera, Principal trombone in the Sarasota Orchestra, Principal and Second trombone in the San Antonio Symphony, and trombone in the United States Navy Band and the Oregon Symphony.
In 2009, he spent the Summer as the Principal Trombone with the Seattle Symphony for Wagner's Ring Cycle. He has also performed with the San Francisco Symphony, the Cincinnati Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, Tanglewood, Music Academy of the West, and the Aspen Music Festival. He was also a finalist for Assistant Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic in Summer 2009.
Nathan has received numerous awards including Special Prizewinner at the Budapest International Trombone Competition and First place at the Zellmer, Frank Smith Memorial, and Robert Marsteller Solo Competitions.
Originally from Fairview, Oregon, Mr. Zgonc earned his education at Indiana University, San Francisco Conservatory, and the Manhattan School of Music. He is featured on recordings with the San Francisco Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Oregon Symphony, US Navy Band, and Seattle Symphony.
On September 18, 2010, Nathan Zgonc will be giving the world premiere of Aura by Tony DiLorenzo, in honor of his mother, the late Lorely Zgonc.
Nathan spends his time off with his wife, Karen, and their two year old son, Jason.
In 2009, he spent the Summer as the Principal Trombone with the Seattle Symphony for Wagner's Ring Cycle. He has also performed with the San Francisco Symphony, the Cincinnati Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, Tanglewood, Music Academy of the West, and the Aspen Music Festival. He was also a finalist for Assistant Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic in Summer 2009.
Nathan has received numerous awards including Special Prizewinner at the Budapest International Trombone Competition and First place at the Zellmer, Frank Smith Memorial, and Robert Marsteller Solo Competitions.
Originally from Fairview, Oregon, Mr. Zgonc earned his education at Indiana University, San Francisco Conservatory, and the Manhattan School of Music. He is featured on recordings with the San Francisco Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Oregon Symphony, US Navy Band, and Seattle Symphony.
On September 18, 2010, Nathan Zgonc will be giving the world premiere of Aura by Tony DiLorenzo, in honor of his mother, the late Lorely Zgonc.
Nathan spends his time off with his wife, Karen, and their two year old son, Jason.
Current Position:
Principal Trombone, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, 2010-
Orchestral Experience:
Principal Trombone, Utah Symphony and Opera, 2009-2010
Principal Trombone (Summer) and Substitute Trombone, Seattle Symphony/Opera, 2008-2010
Bass Trumpet, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 2009
Principal Trombone, Sarasota Orchestra, 2007-2009
Substitute Trombone, Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, 2008-2009
Substitute Trombone, Jacksonville Symphony, 2008
Trombone, US Navy Band, 2004-2008
Co-Principal Trombone, Fairfax Symphony, 2006-2008
Bass Trumpet, Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra, 2007
Bass Trumpet and Substitute Trombone, National Symphony Orchestra, 2005-2007
Second Trombone (one year), Oregon Symphony, 2003-2004
Principal and Assistant Principal Trombone, San Antonio Symphony, 2000-2007
Substitute Trombone, Cincinnati Symphony, 2003
Bass Trumpet, Houston Symphony, 2003
Extra/Substitute Trumpet, Bass Trumpet, Tenor Tuba, San Francisco Symphony, 1999-2002
Extra/Substitute Trombone, Oregon Symphony, 1998-2001
Second Trombone, Monterrey County Symphony, 1997-2000
Second Trombone, Vallejo Symphony, 1998-2000
Disneyland All-American College Band, 1994
Audition Rankings:
Winner, Principal Trombone, Vancouver Symphony, 2009
Finalist, Assistant Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic, 2009
Finalist, Assistant Principal Trombone, Cleveland Orchestra, 2009
Finalist, Principal Trombone, Lyric Opera, 2009
Finalist, Assistant Principal Trombone, Cleveland Orchestra, 2008
Winner, Principal Trombone, Sarasota Orchestra, 2006
Semi-Finalist, Assistant Principal Trombone, St. Louis Symphony, 2006
Winner, Trombone, US Navy Band, 2003
Winner, Principal Trombone, San Antonio Symphony, 2003
Semi-Finalist, Principal Trombone, Oregon Symphony, 2001
Winner, Assistant Principal Trombone, San Antonio Symphony, 2000
Winner, Second Trombone, Vallejo Symphony, 1998
Winner, Second Trombone, Monterrey County Symphony, 2998
Discography:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 2009: Bass Trumpet, Strauss Elektra, Donald Runnicles
Seattle Symphony Orchestra, 2009: Extra Trombone, Mahler Symphony No. 8, live recording, Gerard Schwarz
United States Navy Band, 2007: Malguena Trombone Quartet with band, various Marches and Band Literature
Oregon Symphony, 2003: 2nd Trombone, Tragic Lovers, Wagner Overture to Tristan and Isolde, James DuPriest
San Francisco Symphony, 2001, 2002:
Assistant Principal Trombone, Mahler Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Michael Tilson Thomas
3rd Trombone, Mahler Symphony No. 6 in A Minor, Michael Tilson Thomas
3rd Trombone, Mahler Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, Michael Tilson Thomas
Southern Music Recordings, 2001: Solo Euphonium, Various new releases through Southern Music Publishing