HTA Lecture: “Preserving Our Musical Moment: New Works and New Possibilities for the Bass Trombone”

Dr. Jason Beghtol will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Northeast Mississippi Community College titled “Preserving Our Musical Moment: New Works and New Possibilities for the Bass Trombone.”

“Preserving Our Musical Moment: New Works and New Possibilities for the Bass Trombone” explores the bass trombone as both an artistic voice and a historical record of our present time. This presentation highlights newly composed works by the presenter alongside collaborations with contemporary composers, intentionally capturing today’s musical language, aesthetics, and cultural influences. By treating these works as a living time capsule, the project seeks to preserve and expand the bass trombone’s repertoire for future generations while redefining its expressive and creative potential. Also during this presentation, there will be a premiere of an exciting new composition by Derek Taylor titled Ambush of the Night Watch.

The lecture will take place on the Northeast Mississippi Community College campus on TBD at 6 p.m.