Randy Kohlenberg
Biography
Randy Kohlenberg is a Professor of Music (trombone) and Director of Graduate Programs at UNC Greensboro. His career spans decades beginning with directing middle and high school bands in the Texas public schools, conducting a college orchestra as well as teaching trombone, tuba, and euphonium at Morningside (Sioux City, IA) University, and many years of teaching trombone at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Dr. Kohlenberg is a lifetime member of the International Trombone Association from which he received a commendation for his 16-year service as Secretary and a President’s Distinguished Service Award. He was the founder and former curator of the Glenn D. Bridges ITA Archives.
As a trombone soloist Dr. Kohlenberg has performed in Canada, China, England, Scotland, Germany, Austria, The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and the United States and as the trombonist in the Market Street Brass [1985-2019]. He has conducted honor bands and orchestra, trombone ensembles at the International Trombone Festival, bands at music camps, and the UNCG Trombone Ensemble, most notably the first 25 years of the NC Trombone Festival which he founded.
Serving as a Past-President on the Board of the North Carolina Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Dr. Kohlenberg continues his advocacy for the arts in education and especially teacher education. He is a long-time member of the North Carolina Music Educators Association and is a regular presence at the NCMEA Annual In-Service Conference.
Dr. Kohlenberg, the 2024 Teacher of the Year in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, is proud of the many professional successes of his former students in the US, Canada, and Mexico. In addition, he has focused his recent research on mentoring peers, developing critical thinking skills, and adjusting social media with students to allow the development of life skills. In addition, Dr. Kohlenberg is a practicing integrative wellness and life coach and a potter.
Subjects Taught
- Trombone Performance Study
- Doctoral Research Skills for Performers