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A free screening of the short documentary film "Everyone Should Play the Trombone", hosted by the OU School of Music and the Norman Film Foundation, with support from the Norman Arts Council.This film is a documentary portrait of Dr. Irvin “Irv” Wagner, trombone legend, longtime University of Oklahoma professor, and mentor to generations of players. As president of the International Trombone Association, he helped spread the instrument around the world. He performed for four U.S. presidents and Pope John Paul II, and delighted audiences with his signature act: working the trombone slide with his foot while playing spoons with his hands.
Produced by Susan Adams-Johnson with Scissortail Productions
Directed by Chase Spivey with Uncanny Media
Additional Editing by Bryce Holland
The screening will be held at 7pm in the Pitman Hall at Catlett Music Center on the University of Oklahoma campus.
There will be a short Q&A with the filmmakers afterwards.
Free and open to the public.
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Catlett Music Center, 527 College Ave, Norman, OK 73069-4612, United States
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