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Spencer Chapman is an active Houston based freelance trombonist and low brass educator. He has performed with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra of New York, and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra.

Mr. Chapman joined the faculty at Lone Star College-CyFair in Fall of 2022, and maintains a robust private pre-college teaching studio. In demand as an educator, he presents masterclasses year-round at many of the premiere band programs in the greater Houston area. Former students & participants of these classes have gone on to enjoy success in avenues such as substantial performance-based university scholarships, the Texas All-State process, and the Texas UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest.  

Spencer Chapman is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, where he received his Masters in Classical Trombone under the tutelage of Colin Williams, Associate Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic. Mr. Chapman received his undergraduate training from Boston University, studying under Don Lucas & Gabriel Rice. Mr. Chapman also spent a semester abroad at the Royal College of Music in London, England, studying under Byron Fulcher & Amos Miller, Co-Principal Trombones of the London Philharmonia Orchestra. Other teachers & immediate influences include David Finlayson, Toby Oft, Joe Dixon, Jason Harvey, and Dan Black. 

When he is not performing or teaching, Mr. Chapman enjoys exploring all things culinary, sartorial, and travel-oriented.