JOHN GROVES MUSIC PRODUCTIONS
Email John Groves jg@jgmp.com
Email John Groves jg@jgmp.com
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Professional biographical data of John Groves
John Groves is a teacher and performer of trombone and didgeridoo.
Education Credentials
John Groves earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Central Washington University,
focused study in music education and trombone performance. Mr. Groves has studied trombone
with Kadie Nichols, Pacific NW Ballet Orchestra and Larry Gookin, Professor of Music Central
Washington University. Study of didgeridoo with Djalu Gurruwiwi, Northern Territory, Australia.
Mr. Groves is available for Private Instruction
Available for instruction on trombone, didgeridoo, baritone, tuba and beginning trumpet. Please visit
the Trombone Studio for more details concerning private lessons.
Also, John does adjudication, beginning band recruitment demos for trombone and history of brass,
clinics (trombone / brass masterclasses and sectionals) and didgeridoo presentations (for K-12,
college ethnomusicology classes, and general public workshops).
Student Results
Students over the years have qualified for Washington All-State Band & Orchestra, WIBC, All-
Northwest honor ensembles and All-State solo contest. Post high school students have successfully
auditioned for music scholarships for in state and national music programs in colleges, universities
and conservatories.
Performance Experience
Groves' instructing and performance experiences include but not limited too, Brass Choir,
Dixieland/Trad Jazz, Jazz Band, Rock, Funk, Marching Band, Orchestra, Quartet, Solo, Symphonic
Wind Ensemble, Trombone Choir & Australian Aboriginal music studies.
Currently John performs with:
JOHN GROVES JAZZ COMBO, UNITE 180 & as a freelance musician.
Artists, groups and events John has performed with or for have been:
West Bourbon Street Chamber Music Society (Dixieland Band), Federal Way Philharmonic Orchestra,
Rainier Symphony Orchestra, Jay Thomas Big Band, Mid-Columbia Symphony Orchestra, MOJO Big
Band, Portage Bay Big Band, Sail, Washington All-State Band, Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, Bank of
America Down Under Tour, Columbia Winery Australia Festival, Lewis Burns, National Music
Museum at University of South Dakota, Woodland Park Zoo Jungle Party Walkabout the Stars and
Willawong Bird Station opening, Moonlight Swing Orchestra, Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart, Alice in
Chains, Northwest Symphony Orchestra.
John Groves on CD also available at most music download sites: iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc.
Featured on his solo CD's Didj Cacophony, Didgeridoo Message, Termite Chewed, Didj Tones &
Tidal Grooves. Also heard with the West Bourbon Street Chamber Music Society Dixieland band CD
Ain't Just Whistlin' Dixie.
What is John Groves Music Productions (JGMP)?
JGMP is the business name for John Groves music business that specializes in:
John Groves is a teacher and performer of trombone and didgeridoo.
Education Credentials
John Groves earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Central Washington University,
focused study in music education and trombone performance. Mr. Groves has studied trombone
with Kadie Nichols, Pacific NW Ballet Orchestra and Larry Gookin, Professor of Music Central
Washington University. Study of didgeridoo with Djalu Gurruwiwi, Northern Territory, Australia.
Mr. Groves is available for Private Instruction
Available for instruction on trombone, didgeridoo, baritone, tuba and beginning trumpet. Please visit
the Trombone Studio for more details concerning private lessons.
Also, John does adjudication, beginning band recruitment demos for trombone and history of brass,
clinics (trombone / brass masterclasses and sectionals) and didgeridoo presentations (for K-12,
college ethnomusicology classes, and general public workshops).
Student Results
Students over the years have qualified for Washington All-State Band & Orchestra, WIBC, All-
Northwest honor ensembles and All-State solo contest. Post high school students have successfully
auditioned for music scholarships for in state and national music programs in colleges, universities
and conservatories.
Performance Experience
Groves' instructing and performance experiences include but not limited too, Brass Choir,
Dixieland/Trad Jazz, Jazz Band, Rock, Funk, Marching Band, Orchestra, Quartet, Solo, Symphonic
Wind Ensemble, Trombone Choir & Australian Aboriginal music studies.
Currently John performs with:
JOHN GROVES JAZZ COMBO, UNITE 180 & as a freelance musician.
Artists, groups and events John has performed with or for have been:
West Bourbon Street Chamber Music Society (Dixieland Band), Federal Way Philharmonic Orchestra,
Rainier Symphony Orchestra, Jay Thomas Big Band, Mid-Columbia Symphony Orchestra, MOJO Big
Band, Portage Bay Big Band, Sail, Washington All-State Band, Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, Bank of
America Down Under Tour, Columbia Winery Australia Festival, Lewis Burns, National Music
Museum at University of South Dakota, Woodland Park Zoo Jungle Party Walkabout the Stars and
Willawong Bird Station opening, Moonlight Swing Orchestra, Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart, Alice in
Chains, Northwest Symphony Orchestra.
John Groves on CD also available at most music download sites: iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc.
Featured on his solo CD's Didj Cacophony, Didgeridoo Message, Termite Chewed, Didj Tones &
Tidal Grooves. Also heard with the West Bourbon Street Chamber Music Society Dixieland band CD
Ain't Just Whistlin' Dixie.
What is John Groves Music Productions (JGMP)?
JGMP is the business name for John Groves music business that specializes in:
- Trombone, Didgeridoo & Low Brass Instruction & Performance
- John Groves Jazz Combo available for private and corporate events.
- Retail & Wholesale Didgeridoo instrument, gear and recorded music sales worldwide.
- Visit John Groves Music Productions at www.JGMP.com
- Or By Appointment at John's studio and gallery located at Auburn Station at:
- JOHN GROVES MUSIC PRODUCTIONS
110 2nd Street SW, Suite 100
Auburn, WA 98001
- Email jg@jgmp.com or call 253-709-6112
