Tianyu Xue

Dr. Tianyu Xue is a trombonist, educator, arranger, and composer, serving as Artist Instructor of Low Brass at Northeastern State University, where he teaches applied trombone, euphonium, and tuba. He also maintains an active private teaching studio in North Texas. Dr. Xue previously served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Trombone Studio at Louisiana State University, where he taught undergraduate tenor and bass trombone students, led studio classes, and conducted trombone choir rehearsals. His teaching experience spans university, secondary, and elementary levels, with additional masterclass and clinic appearances at Louisiana Tech University, Minot State University, and other schools and festivals. As a performer, Dr. Xue is Second Trombone with the Monroe Symphony Orchestra and has performed with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, Rapides Symphony Orchestra, Louisiana Opera, Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Shanghai Holiday Symphony Orchestra, and Qingdao Song&Dance Theatre Co. Ltd. He has appeared at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention and the Big 12 Trombone Conference and has been featured as a soloist and guest artist with the Flatland Low Brass Choir, and Westwinds Brass Band. Dr. Xue is also active as an arranger, composer, and researcher. His published works include “From South to North: Two Chinese Folk Songs for Trombone and Piano” and “Three Chinese Folk Melodies for Trombone and Piano”. His doctoral research, Introducing Chinese Folk Songs Through Arrangements for Trombone & Piano and Chamber Music, explores the integration of Chinese folk music into contemporary trombone repertoire. Dr. Xue earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Trombone Performance from Louisiana State University, Master of Music from Boston University, and Bachelor of Music from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.