Clarence Hines

King Trombone Artist

Clarence Hines is an Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of North Florida where he teaches trombone and jazz arranging. Prior to this position, Clarence co-directed the Jazz Lab Band and coached combos at the Eastman School of Music as a graduate teaching assistant. In addition, he taught trombone at the Eastman Community Music School. He currently serves on the faculty of the North Florida Music Camp and the Birch Creek Music Performance Center. Clarence is an active performer and composer/arranger who freelances in the North Florida and South Georgia area. Recent performances include shows with The O’Jays, John Pizzarelli, Josh Groban, the Harry James Orchestra and others. Clarence has also appeared in festivals such as the North Sea Jazz Festival, Rochester International Jazz Festival, and Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Clarence earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Florida as well as Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media from the Eastman School of Music. For more information, visit www.clarencehines.com.