John Wambach
Faculty: Brass
Education:
Master of Music, DePaul University; Bachelor of Music Education, University of Maryland
Bio:
John Wambach is a trombonist, composer, and educator in the Chicago area. As a private lesson teacher and teacher with several music institutions, he has a broad connection to Chicago’s student community. He primarily teaches low brass students and has had former students accepted to top collegiate jazz programs including The University of North Texas, Temple University, and Berklee College of Music. He has performed in a wide variety of venues, from the Jazz Showcase in Chicago to the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC. He has shared the stage with such legendary musicians as Steve Wilson, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Ted Nash.
Favorite Musician or Song:
Andrew Bird, a singer/song writer and violinist from Chicago
Meet John!
“Music education is important because no other skill is like performing music. Music teaches students creativity, self-expression, and discipline which are skills that will last them the rest of their lives. Merit understands the value of music and strives to wholistically teach students not just to be excellent musicians, but also citizens of the world. “
Beginning Band Classes
John teaches Beginning Brass on Saturdays this fall at Merit’s West Loop branch.
