Tristan Keaton

Tristan Keaton (trumpet) is a freelance musician and educator based in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. In Spring 2023, Tristan will obtain a master’s degree in Trumpet Performance from Ohio University, where he is the Graduate Assistant to the faculty brass quintet, OhioBrass. Along with OhioBrass, Tristan is the Graduate Assistant for the trumpet studio, running a private teaching studio, and participating in multiple ensembles at the school including the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Graduate Brass Quintet, Jazz Ensemble and a Student Jazz Chamber Ensemble.
Before moving to Ohio, Tristan obtained his bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. At James Madison, Tristan sat in many ensembles, including the award-winning James Madison University Brass Band. In the Brass Band, Tristan sat in the soprano and solo cornet chair, when the band went to the North American Brass Band Association Championship, and more recently the World Music Championships in Kerkade, Netherlands.
Tristan’s primary teachers are John Schlabach, Chris Carrillo and James Kluesner.
Dr. Lucas Borges
Dr. Lucas Borges (trombone) is an Associate Professor of Trombone at Ohio University. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of North Texas, a master’s degree from Indiana University, and a bachelor’s degree from Universidade de Brasilia, Brazil. Borges frequently teaches and performs in festivals and conferences nationally and internationally. He currently is Principal Trombone of the Colorado MahlerFest.
One can hear his playing in many commercial recordings in labels such as GIA, Biscoito Fino, Trama, and Mark Records, including the premiere recording of Dana Wilson’s Concerto for Trombone. Borges’ primary mentors were Paulo Roberto da Silva, Dr. Carlos Eduardo Mello, Wagner Polistchuck, Peter Ellefson, Vern Kagarice and Tony Baker.