Expertise • Enthusiasm • Excellence
Sam Hausmann
Brass Specialist
Sam completed his BA in Trombone and Performance Certificate in Trombone at the University of Connecticut, followed by a M Mus in Trombone Performance at the Hartt School of Music. He was a member of the Hartt 20/20 Honors Ensemble, and was elected to the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honors Society.
Sam has taught trumpet, trombone, euphonium and tuba in his private studio since 2013. He has been Professor of Brass at Curry College since 2019, and Brass Instructor at Beaver Country Day School since 2020. He is also Manager, ensemble instructor and recital coordinator at Dana Hall School of Music.
Sam is principal trombonist with both the Apollo Ensemble and the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra. He also performs regularly with the Cape Ann Symphony, Vokes Players, Inc., Concord Players, Crimson Trombone Quartet, and several other local ensembles.
Meet Sam
- How/what age did you start your instrument?
Both my parents are musicians, so I was introduced to the world of Mariachi at the age of 8 years old, I fell quickly in love with Mexican folklore and was performing in Latin TV shows at an early age. When I turned 13, I started formal cello and piano lessons. - Did you come from a musical family?
I do come from a very musical family! My father was a trumpet player who was a member of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, and my mother played flute throughout middle and high school. My brother plays French horn, and currently the drum set with many bands in NYC. When we were kids, we had a family brass trio! - Best or funniest (or even worst!) musical memory from childhood?
My favorite musical memory is when I made All Town Band as a 5th grader, and sitting with other trombonists of all ages. I remember during the first run-through of the piece, seeing everyone's slide move at the same time for a note change was so powerful. Definitely a moment of "Oh wow, I LOVE this".
In high school, our small school came in 1st place in our group for the Berklee High School Jazz Festival. A huge accomplishment. - A highlight or two from your performing career:
In one year, the University of Connecticut wind ensemble recorded an album with the incredible Atlantic Brass Quintet at Mechanics Hall, and in the spring, played a concert at Carnegie Hall. That was a very meaningful year of music making.
Playing the Tomasi Trombone Concerto for Toby Oft (current BSO principal trombone) in a masterclass was another amazing moment. - What do you love about teaching?
I love the excitement in a student's eyes when they accomplish something. It could be playing through a concerto, understanding a new technique, or even making their very first sound on a brass instrument. Seeing their growth as a player and as a person is so rewarding as a teacher. - What would you like your students to know about you?
In our lessons, we will work hard and have lots of fun discovering the wonderful world of brass instrumentation, as well as developing a deep passion for music as a whole - the most beautiful art form in the world. - Can you share a non-musical fun fact about you?
I am an avid collector. I currently own over 600 vinyl records, and over 5,400 (yikes!) baseball cards. Outside of music, baseball is my other passion.