I am excited to share that my newly commissioned work, Helicopters, is now available for purchase and download through my web store; check the listing to learn more, listen to the piece, and preview the score!
I am proud and excited to present my newest resource: 2025–2026 Sunflower State Exercises for Trombone!
The exercises included in this free resource are inspired by—and designed to aid in the practice and performance of—the All-State Audition music for Kansas for the 2025–2026 academic year. These exercises will help you cultivate the skills needed to prepare the official excerpts while also supporting your long-term development as a well-rounded trombonist.
What’s Included:
Exercises for each of the 6 Official Excerpts
Scale Studies
Two major scale studies for each possible key, addressing the required range requirements
One full-range chromatic scale exercise
Sight Reading Advice
The 2025–2026 Sunflower State Exercises for Trombone were created with one goal in mind: to make high-quality, targeted trombone materials accessible to all Kansas students. To support this mission, the resource is completely free.
No email is required—just click the link below, download the PDF, and get to work.
It’s my goal to get this resource into the hands of as many high school trombonists as possible to support audition preparation at both the district and state levels—and to raise the overall standard of trombone playing across the Sunflower State.
Please share this resource with teachers, band directors, and student trombonists around the state!
After working with people over the years (putting my musical training, creative thinking, project management and problem solving to use) I am excited to share that I am now offering One-On-One Consulting Sessions! Learn more below and reach out if you want to get to work!
One-on-One Consulting
Creative strategy and personalized guidance — for anyone seeking fresh perspective.
What I Offer
Whether you’re a musician looking for direction, a creative in need of structure, or someone simply searching for a new approach to your work or life, my one-on-one consulting sessions are tailored to help you get moving with clarity and purpose.
Think of it as a personalized, goal-focused conversation, where we’ll break down big ideas into manageable steps and find actionable solutions — no matter your field or background.
With over 20 years of experience as a musician — studying, performing, teaching, composing, and freelancing across genres — the true value lies in the creative thinking I’ve honed through a career navigating complex, shifting landscapes. The tools I offer are just as effective for musicians as they are for anyone looking for fresh perspectives and new ways to approach projects or challenges.
These sessions are ideal for:
Musicians seeking direction, growth, or a creative shift
Creatives (artists, writers, designers, etc.) looking for guidance or structure
Non-musicians wanting outside-the-box thinking or a new problem-solving approach
Anyone feeling stuck, scattered, or in need of re-focus
Why Not You? Do The Cool Thing.
Don’t wait for the perfect moment — let’s create it together. Whatever your challenge or project, there’s always a way forward.
What’s Included
Each session is designed for maximum clarity and impact, blending structured conversation with practical advice tailored to your goals. Sessions are booked individually, and there’s no long-term commitment required.
45-minute video or phone consultation
30 minutes of personalized prep work on my end to ensure we focus on exactly what matters to you.
I'm incredibly proud and excited to share that I’ve joined the artist roster for Antoine Courtois and Buffet Crampon!
It is an honor to be part of such a prestigious family of musicians and to represent brands with a rich tradition of craftsmanship, excellence, and innovation. I'm grateful for this opportunity and look forward to this next chapter and all that lies ahead!
I am excited to share the I have recently finished a new work for trombone ensemble that will receive its world premiere performance during this summer’s Kansas City Trombone Workshop. “Helicopters” was commissioned for this year’s workshop, and is inspired by the gentle, spiraling descent of the seeds of the maple tree—commonly called “helicopters” for the way they spin through the air.
The piece will premiere on July 20th during this year’s finale performance for the KC Trombone Workshop, and will be available for purchase and download on my website following the premiere.
To learn more and register for the 2025 Kansas City Trombone Workshop, click here.
I am excited to announce the release of my newest book project, Flow Studies for Tenor Trombone!
Physical, spiral-bound copies available worldwide at www.lulu.com/spotlight/brianscarboroughmusic
Digital copies available worldwide at www.brianscarboroughmusic.com/store
Learn more below:
We play our best when our understanding and execution of fundamental trombone playing, music theory, and ear training all work together. Flow Studies offers targeted exercises for:
Triads and seventh chords
Common classical and jazz progressions
Scales
Intervals
Designed for the developing high school trombonist and beyond, this book provides valuable opportunities to enhance air control and strengthen your overall musicianship.
Whether you are exploring classical, jazz, or other genres, Flow Studies is an essential addition to your music library!
"Brian's series of studies lays out a beautiful way to encourage players to maintain musical flow not only as trombonists and brass players, but as musicians who wish to be more authentic and clear in every musical situation. Practicing these exercises will develop your ears and overall musicianship as much as they develop airflow and chops.” - Alex Iles
I am excited to announce the release of my newest book project, Best Next Thing: Michael Dease's Improvised Trombone Solos!
Physical, spiral-bound copies available worldwide at www.lulu.com/spotlight/brianscarboroughmusic
Digital copies available worldwide at www.brianscarboroughmusic.com/store
Learn more below:
Best Next Thing: Michael Dease’s Improvised Trombone Solos provides an in-depth look at Dease’s improvisational approach on his 2022 release, Best Next Thing. Featuring transcriptions for each of Dease’s improvisations from the recording, this book gives you a look inside the mind of one of the world’s great jazz musicians as he continues to push and develop even further as an artist. Dease notes, “Best Next Thing documented a raucously joyful day of collaboration with a fearless frontline of new friends; Rudresh Mahanthappa and Alex Sipiagin. This new direction in my musical aesthetic was the “Best Next” decision I could have made, as it pushed my colleagues and I towards the limits of our expressive capabilities.”
“Whether you're seeking technical refinement, stylistic inspiration, or simply the sheer joy of musical discovery, you will find it all within these pages. Michael Dease's solos are on fire, and I cannot recommend this collection enough.” - Carol Jarvis
I’m excited to share that my books have a new home and are once again available worldwide at Lulu.com!
Click the button below to read the All About Jazz article about my 2024 release, We Need The Wind.
And Pre-Order your physical copy and get your CD Release Show Tickets today!
We Need The Wind
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Honored to have been voted Kansas City’s Favorite Jazz Trombonist in the 2022 KC Jazz Ambassadors JAM Awards! It was a privilege to even be nominated, and I am humbled by everyone’s support!
More music on the way, stay tuned…
To check out the full list of winners at, Click Here.
January 22, 2023
Had the unbelievable opportunity to experience Hadestown from both the audience and the stage this weekend!
Yesterday’s matinee performance was absolutely unbelievable. Beautiful. Emotional. Just, incredible.
We got home from the show, and while I was getting a little trombone time in, my phone rang. By total happenstance it was the creative team from Hadestown, needing a last-minute sub for the evening performance. I got in the car and headed right back to the KC Music Hall, got backstage, met the team, then had about 30 minutes to look through the book before curtain. We did the show and it went great! Everyone was abundantly kind and it was just an unbelievable experience. I returned for one more show this afternoon, and once again, it was a powerful, moving, and wonderful experience that will stick with me forever. Just, wow!
To the band, cast, crew, and creative team of the North American tour of Hadestown, thank you for letting me be a part of your family for a couple days. I raise my cup to you!
Friends,
I am beyond excited to share that in just a few short months, my quintet will be going back into the studio to record another album! I am proud of this batch of tunes and look forward to a couple wonderful days in the studio with my band. This project will feature:
Brian Scarborough, trombone and compositions
Matt Otto, tenor saxophone
Roger Wilder, Fender rhodes
Jeff Harshbarger, bass
Brian Steever, drums
I am also excited to share that once again, Patty Scarborough will contribute brand new, original oil paintings to serve as the album artwork for this project!
I’m looking forward to watching this music and project grow over the next several months. As always, thank you for your support and encouragement!
Honored to have been nominated for the 2022 Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors JAM Awards in the category of Favorite KC Trombonist!
Cast a vote and shine a light on your favorite Kansas City area jazz artists - http://www.kcjazzambassadors.org/jazzawards2022
As always, I am truly grateful for the support of my family, friends, and supporters!
Greetings Everyone,
I am excited to share that I’ve got another book project in the works, and recently completed the first draft during my residency at the Ragdale Foundation earlier this month. While it’s still a little early to release too many details, I can confidently say that if you enjoyed Gettin It Done: Steve Davis’ Improvised Trombone Solos, you will definitely enjoy this project!
Check back regularly for updates, or sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when this product becomes available!
I recently sat down with David Basse and Steve Davis to discuss my newest book project, Gettin’ It Done: Steve Davis’ Improvised Trombone Solos (available now in the store). Steve and I discuss our process for the project, and Steve also shares a few stories and words of wisdom.
You can check out the interview at: https://www.davidbasse.com/interviews.html
I’m excited to share the release of my latest book, Gettin’ It Done: Steve Davis’ Improvised Trombone Solos! It’s been a joy to work on this project and finally get it over the finish line and has been an absolute honor to work with one of my trombone idols in the process.
Available Now In The Store!
Gettin’ It Done: Steve Davis’ Improvised Trombone Solos is a comprehensive collection of transcriptions featuring each of Steve Davis’ improvisations from his 2012 release, Gettin’ It Done. Including a foreword by Mr. Davis himself and all eight solo transcriptions, this book provides a unique look at Steve’s improvisational style, and an insightful perspective on the band, recording session, and album as a whole. “Making this record was a very special and personal experience,” Steve notes. “The band was comprised of my dearest, closest friends and musical collaborators. The resulting music from this session ranks among my very favorites that I have ever led, or played on as a sideman.”
Whether you are a trombonist, a student of jazz, or a hobbyist, this book is a must-have for your music library!
Proud and honored to be a founding member for The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra's new 10-piece ensemble, Riff Generation. Looking forward to getting to work with this exciting new group in the new year!
For more information on Riff Generation, visit the KCJO website - https://www.kcjo.org/
What a week! Honored to have found out that I've been nominated in two categories for this year's Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors Awards - Favorite KC Trombonist and Favorite KC Jazz Band - Brian Scarborough Quintet!
Voting is now open - https://www.kcjazzambassadors.org/jazzawards2021
Cast your vote in all 14 categories!
As always, I'm grateful for the support of my family, friends, and supporters!
Honored to have been nominated for The Pitch's Best of Kansas City Awards in the category of jazz artist and jazz band, for my quintet! Lucky to make music with the wonderful musicians of my quintet, Matt Otto, Adam Schlozman, Jeff Harshbarger, and Brian Steever, and very thankful for the support of my family, friends, and supporters!
I will always view any award, or any nomination for that matter, as encouragement to keep fighting the good fight and to keep pushing. I just want to be better and to improve, and this will certainly fuel the fire!
If you wish to vote in The Pitch’s 2021 Best of KC awards, click the link below. Whether your vote is cast for me or one of the other nominees in the jazz categories (under Arts & Entertainment), or any of the other numerous categories, make your voices heard and shine the light on your favorite things in KC. Voting is open now until the end of September!
This past August, a group of us recorded our parts from our home studios for this tremendous big band project - I had the privilege of playing lead trombone! With musicians from across the country, this was quite an undertaking; only the bass and drums were tracked together in Southern California. However, listening to this wonderful recording, you’d never know! You’d think we were all in the same studio, playing as one!
Featuring compositions and arrangements by Arthur White and the legendary Randy Brecker, this is definitely an album worth checking out. The charts are wonderful, the band sounds amazing, and the soloists are terrific across the board.
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This is also the second big band project I’ve been able to be a part of with Randy Brecker. When I was at DePaul, we recorded Dearborn Station - Live at the Jazz Showcase. If you haven’t checked that out, it’s also worth a listen.
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Grateful for the opportunity to meet and make music with so many wonderful people!