JOHN DREW, Professor of Trombone, joined the faculty of Florida State University in 1980. Since that time he has been active as a soloist and clinician, including frequent appearances at both the International Trombone Festival and Eastern Trombone Workshops. In 1992 he became the first recipient of the Neill Humfeld International Trombone Association Outstanding Teacher Award.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Drew is principal trombonist with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Florida State Brass Quintet, whose tours have included performances in Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and throughout the southern and eastern United States and Europe. He is currently President of the International Trombone Association.