Hi there! I’m Nathan T. Smith, a trombonist and composer based in Beaumont, Texas, currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Lamar University. I love creating original trombone and piano recital pieces, and I enjoy bringing jazz ensemble projects to life through performance and collaboration. When I’m not on stage, I’m busy arranging music for jazz combos, archiving digital music, and helping classmates as a Graduate Facilitator. I’m excited by opportunities to blend performance, composition, and teaching in vibrant musical communities.…

Nathan T. Smith

Hi there! I’m Nathan T. Smith, a trombonist and composer based in Beaumont, Texas, currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Lamar University. I love creating original trombone and piano recital pieces, and I enjoy bringing jazz ensemble projects to life through performance and collaboration. When I’m not on stage, I’m busy arranging music for jazz combos, archiving digital music, and helping classmates as a Graduate Facilitator. I’m excited by opportunities to blend performance, composition, and teaching in vibrant musical communities.…

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Hi there! I’m Nathan T. Smith, a trombonist and composer based in Beaumont, Texas, currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Lamar University. I love creating original trombone and piano recital pieces, and I enjoy bringing jazz ensemble projects to life through performance and collaboration.

When I’m not on stage, I’m busy arranging music for jazz combos, archiving digital music, and helping classmates as a Graduate Facilitator. I’m excited by opportunities to blend performance, composition, and teaching in vibrant musical communities.

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Work Experience

Wind Ensemble Appearance at TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Selected for wind ensemble appearance as part of TMEA 2026 program.
Live Performer at Jazz Festival
January 1, 2026 - Present
Performed live trombone pieces as part of the Jazz Festival program (with Jocelyn Gould) in 2026.
Assistant Coordinator at Trombone Festival
January 1, 2026 - Present
Assisted in festival coordination and performance logistics for the 2026 Trombone Festival.
Digital Archivist at Texas Music Museum
June 25, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Digital music Archivist
Archivist / Records Archiving at Texas Music Museum
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Archiv ing and managing records; facilitated lower ensemble leadership tasks (May–Aug 2025).
Arranger at Jazz Combo
May 1, 2025 - Present
Arranged music for jazz combo performances.
Composer at Lamar University (Recital)
May 1, 2025 - Present
Composed a virtuosic piece for trombone and piano recital.
Assistant Coordinator at Brass Festival
January 1, 2025 - Present
Coordinated activities and contributed to program planning for Brass Festival 2025.
Touring Musician at MCM Arts Music Tour (Spain)
May 15, 2024 - May 26, 2024
participated in a music tour across Spain (May 15–26, 2024).
Lower Ensemble Leader / Digital Music Archiving at TM EA
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led lower ensemble projects and contributed to digital music archiving.
Jazz Band Appearance at TM EA Jazz Band
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performed as part of TM EA Jazz Band appearance in 2024.
Audition Participant at All-Region Auditions
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Participated in All-Region auditions and showcases in 2020.
Film Contributor at Leap of Faith
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Acted and/or contributed to the film Leap of Faith (available on Amazon Prime).
Stax Academy Participant at Stax Academy, Memphis, TN
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Participated in a music summer program at Stax Academy in Memphis, Tennessee.

Education

Bachelors of Music at Lamar University
August 20, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Master's Degree at Lamar University
August 1, 2025 - June 3, 2026

Qualifications

A
June 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Education