Brian McDonie is an active trombonist, educator, and entrepreneur in the arts. From 2016 to 2020, Brian served as a U.S. Marine Musician in Okinawa, Japan and Havelock, North Carolina. While in the Marine Corps, Brian was a trombone section leader, fire-team leader, squad leader, music library non-commissioned officer in charge, staff music arranger, platoon guide, and brass quintet unit leader. He has performed in mainland Japan, Okinawa, Malaysia, Thailand, Guam, and the eastern United States. From 2020 to 2023 Brian was a member of Air National Guard Band of the Midwest from 2020 - 2023 performing in concerts, parades, ceremonies, and educational outreach programs across the midwest.

Currently Brian is pursuing a doctorate of music in music literature and performance at Indiana University with minors in music history and jazz. Outside of IU he is the owner of Opus One, LLC, a music writing and talent hiring company that composes new music for live performance at weddings and other events. Brian also maintains an active teaching studio.

Brian earned his Bachelors of Music in music education from West Chester University in 2014 and his Master of Music degree from Indiana University in 2016. Brian is happily married to his wife Sarah, a fellow lover of breakfast foods and outdoor adventures. They live with their Sheltie, Manford, in Bloomington, Indiana.

Publications

Grovlez - L’Alamanach Aux Images arr. McDonie (8 part trombone choir)

McDonie - Here (12 part trombone choir)