Trombone Lessons in Wisconsin

What trombone lessons cost across Wisconsin, and how to find the right teacher.

Marc Levesque updated 11/13/26 - 20 min read

Trombone lesson prices across Wisconsin
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How trombone learning works in Wisconsin
Auditions and events in Wisconsin
Starting at any age
Finding the right teacher
Trombone in Wisconsin
Area by area
A little trombone history in Wisconsin
Frequently Asked Questions

Trombone lesson prices across Wisconsin

A one-hour trombone lesson in Wisconsin typically costs $58 to $84, and a half hour $32 to $46. Most towns sit close to that range. The River Falls area runs highest, up to $96 an hour.

Every town has two guides: a trombone lessons guide, with local schools, events and places to play, and a costs guide, with that town's prices in detail.

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Town	30 minutes	One hour	Guides
Milwaukee area
Milwaukee	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Waukesha	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
West Allis	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Wauwatosa	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Brookfield	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
New Berlin	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Menomonee Falls	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Greenfield	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Oak Creek	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Franklin	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
West Bend	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Muskego	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Mequon	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Germantown	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
South Milwaukee	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Oconomowoc	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Cudahy	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Hartford	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Whitefish Bay	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Greendale	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Glendale	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Shorewood	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Port Washington	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Cedarburg	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Brown Deer	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Grafton	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Sussex	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Richfield	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Lisbon	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Madison area
Madison	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Sun Prairie	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Fitchburg	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Middleton	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Waunakee	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Verona	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Stoughton	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Oregon	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
DeForest	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Monroe	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Green Bay area
Green Bay	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
De Pere	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Howard	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Ashwaubenon	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Bellevue	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Allouez	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Suamico	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Hobart	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Appleton area
Appleton	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Kaukauna	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Harrison	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Greenville	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Little Chute	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Racine area
Racine	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Mount Pleasant	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Caledonia	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Burlington	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Kenosha area
Kenosha	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Pleasant Prairie	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Salem Lakes	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Oshkosh area
Oshkosh	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Neenah	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Fox Crossing	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Menasha	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
La Crosse area
La Crosse	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Onalaska	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Holmen	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Eau Claire area
Eau Claire	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Chippewa Falls	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Janesville area
Janesville	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Beloit	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Wausau area
Wausau	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Weston	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Manitowoc area
Manitowoc	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Two Rivers	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
River Falls area
River Falls	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Hudson	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
New Richmond	$33–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Stevens Point area
Stevens Point	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Plover	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Wisconsin Rapids area
Wisconsin Rapids	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Marshfield	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Watertown area
Watertown	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Fort Atkinson	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Beaver Dam area
Beaver Dam	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Waupun	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Other Wisconsin towns
Baraboo	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Fond du Lac	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Marinette	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Menomonie	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Platteville	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Sheboygan	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Superior	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Whitewater	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs

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How trombone learning works in Wisconsin

How does trombone fit school music in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin schools provide general music before students join a band, and trombone usually enters through beginning band rather than a separate school program. The start varies by district: students can begin band in fifth grade in Sheboygan, Kenosha, and Appleton, while Green Bay and Eau Claire offer it in sixth grade. At LakeView K-8 in Kenosha, band begins in fifth grade; Franklin Middle School in Green Bay and DeLong Middle School in Eau Claire start in sixth. This means private lessons can bridge the wait until your school opens band.

When school music starts in Wisconsin districts

Appleton Area School DistrictBeginning band5th grade

Kenosha Unified School DistrictBand at lakeview k-85th grade

Eau Claire Area School DistrictBand at delong middle school6th grade

School District of La CrosseBandGrades 6–12

Sheboygan Area School DistrictBeginning band5th grade

School District of JanesvilleBeginning band6th grade

West Allis-West Milwaukee School DistrictElementary band5th grade

Wauwatosa School DistrictBand5th grade

Who runs what for Wisconsin trombonists?

Wisconsin has separate routes for school-based honors and for students studying privately. The Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) runs grade 6–12 Solo & Ensemble Festivals and school honors opportunities; the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association (WMTA) holds district and state auditions that include private-studio students. The Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) supports music education through its educators, while the Wisconsin Concert Band Association (WCBA) offers All-State High School and Junior Band opportunities. Knowing which group runs an event helps you choose an eligible route.

Who runs what in Wisconsin

Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA)

Runs: Runs Solo & Ensemble Festivals and school honors opportunities.
For: School and homeschool students in eligible grades.

Wisconsin Music Teachers Association (WMTA)

Runs: Sponsors district and state student auditions and competitions.
For: Grades 1–12, including private-studio students.

Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA)

Runs: Supports music education and offers educational opportunities.
For: Wisconsin music educators and their students.

Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) Band Council

Runs: Supports wind and percussion education and educators.
For: Band students of all ages and abilities.

Wisconsin Concert Band Association (WCBA)

Runs: Presents All-State High School and Junior Band opportunities.
For: High school and junior band students.

Auditions and events in Wisconsin

How does a trombonist reach Wisconsin's top student honors?

For school honors, a middle school trombonist in grades 6–8 who attends a WSMA member school and belongs to a school ensemble can register for Middle Level State Honors; registration opens in December, closes in February, and auditions are held in April. High school students in grades 9–11 follow the next route, provided they attend a member school and remain in a school ensemble through the fall performance. Registration opens in November and closes in early December, auditions are in February, results arrive in late March, and selected players attend summer camp before October concerts. The WSMA Solo & Ensemble route is separate: a grade 6–12 student earns a starred first rating on a Class A solo at district to advance to State in late April or early May.

The trombone route in Wisconsin, step by step

Middle Level State HonorsEligible grades 6–8 at WSMA member schools and in school ensembles register December to February; trombone auditions are in April.
High School State HonorsEligible grades 9–11 at WSMA member schools and in school ensembles register November to early December; auditions are in February.
State Solo & EnsembleGrades 6–12 can enter district festivals through their school or WSMA family membership; this is a separate route from State Honors.

The Wisconsin trombone year

AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul

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WSMA Middle Level State HonorsWisconsin School Music AssociationStart the piece Oct to Jan

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WSMA State Solo & Ensemble FestivalWisconsin School Music AssociationStart the piece Oct to Jan

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Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

Wisconsin trombone auditions call for prepared playing and quick response. High school State Honors asks for a solo from the WSMA Festival Music List, required scales, and sight-reading; Solo & Ensemble uses a Class A solo for the state-advancement route. Middle Level judges base recommendations on audition performance. A teacher can divide the solo into manageable passages, then add scales and sight-reading once the notes and slide positions settle. Plan on three to six months of weekly lessons for an event piece, especially when school rehearsals and other music are already part of the week.

What else is there to enter?

Beyond the WSMA honors route, the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association offers district and state competitions for instrumental students, including private-studio players; district auditions usually run February through April. Students who want a group experience beyond a formal solo can look at Wisconsin's band and community music opportunities, while ROCKONSIN is a separate statewide band competition open to grades 7–12, including homeschool students. These routes suit different goals, from measured solo feedback to playing original music with a band.

Trombone events in Wisconsin, 2026–27

WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival

Wisconsin School Music Association

When: April 24 and May 1, 2027
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Students who receive a starred first rating at the Class A level at a district festival

WSMA High School State Honors Music Project

Wisconsin School Music Association

When: Auditions February 6 and 13, 2027; camp and concerts June–October 2027
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: High school students; audition for band, orchestra, choir, or jazz ensemble

WSMA Middle Level State Honors

Wisconsin School Music Association

When: April 3, 9, and 10, 2027
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Middle-level students; exact grade eligibility is set in the audition requirements

WMTA State VIE Competition

Wisconsin Music Teachers Association

When: Usually in spring
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Vocal, instrumental, and ensemble student competitors; exact grade eligibility varies

WSMA District Solo & Ensemble Festival

Wisconsin School Music Association

When: November 2026 and January–April 2027; specific dates vary by district
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Grades 6–12; registration is through WSMA member schools

WMTA District Competitions

Wisconsin Music Teachers Association

When: Usually during the school year
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Student competitors; grade eligibility varies by event

Homeschool and private school students

Wisconsin homeschool students may take part in their resident public school district’s extracurricular music activities on the same basis as district pupils, though usual participation fees can apply. WSMA also permits grades 6–12 homeschool students to register for Solo & Ensemble through family membership, and a Class A starred first rating at district can lead to State. High school State Honors requires a school ensemble and member-school attendance, but eligible homeschool students can pursue it through WSMA family membership.

Starting at any age

Starting a child on trombone

A child who can manage the instrument’s size and reach, make a steady air stream, and follow a short practice routine is ready to explore trombone; many start around fourth or fifth grade. That timing fits Wisconsin districts where beginning band starts in fifth grade, though others wait until sixth. Private lessons before school band give your child a calm start with breathing, mouthpiece response, slide positions, and reading, so the first ensemble experience is less about catching up and more about listening and playing together.

A teen in Wisconsin

A teen can begin trombone in Wisconsin even if school band started earlier; a private teacher can build fundamentals without expecting you to have years of experience. School-based honors has a firm calendar: high school auditions are in February, with summer camp and fall concerts for selected students, while middle-level auditions take place in April. Lessons fit best as a steady weekly check-in alongside school rehearsals, helping a teen balance ensemble playing with individual progress and prepare for the next opportunity.

Starting or coming back as an adult

Adults can start or return to trombone at any age, and Wisconsin has welcoming ways to play with others. New Horizons Music Fox Valley in Appleton offers adults of any experience a community band or orchestra without an audition; New Horizons Band of Southeast Wisconsin in Waukesha welcomes adults who attend an open house, and Cedarburg Civic Band rehearses from May to early August. A teacher meets you at your current level, so you can build tone and slide control before joining a group or while you play.

Finding the right teacher

What should a good trombone teacher do?

A strong trombone teacher builds the basics that make every later ensemble easier: a free, steady air stream, a clear tone, accurate slide movement, and a reliable sense of pitch. In Wisconsin, that foundation supports band participation as well as solo and honors auditions, but the right pace depends on your goal, age, and confidence. A good teacher explains sound and movement in a way that makes sense to you or your child, and who adjusts the lesson to the learner rather than pushing the same plan on everyone. Lesson With You lets you choose a teacher or ask us for a recommendation; every teacher holds at least a bachelor's degree in trombone.

How do live online trombone lessons work?

A live Zoom trombone lesson lets the teacher hear tone, articulation, and phrasing in real time while seeing slide positions, posture, and the music in front of you. A clear camera view of the player and slide, a quiet room, and a stable place for the music make feedback useful; the teacher can ask for a phrase again and respond as you play. Unlike a studio visit, the lesson needs no commute, so keeping a weekly rhythm is simpler, and you can work with a teacher who fits rather than whoever is closest. Students in Milwaukee and Verona have the same choice of teacher and the same one-on-one weekly lesson. The first 30-minute lesson is free, with no payment method needed, so you can meet the teacher before deciding on weekly lessons.

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Trombone in Wisconsin

Where to hear trombone

Wisconsin audiences can hear trombone in settings beyond symphony concerts. Madison Opera presents three operas each year and offers eligible students rush tickets for under $21, while Madison’s Wisconsin Union Theater presents classical and jazz performances during its season. In Eau Claire, Tuesday Night Blues offers free live music every Tuesday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with all ages welcome. Hearing these different styles gives you or your child a chance to notice how trombone sound changes across ensembles.

Where to play with others

Trombone players can find ensemble routes beyond school band, from youth brass groups to community bands open to a wider range of ages. In Madison, Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras has a Youth Brass Choir and a combined Concert–Philharmonia Brass Choir for eligible brass members. Central Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra in Stevens Point serves middle- and high-school musicians, while Lakeland Community Band in Minocqua welcomes high-school students and adults without auditions. These groups offer different levels of structure and entry, so a player can choose a setting that suits their experience.

Trombone around Wisconsin, area by area

Milwaukee area

Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra accepts trombone auditionees for its ensembles, giving young players a route to a more demanding orchestral setting. Families can hear a different kind of performance at Festival City Symphony’s Saturday Classics concerts, which are free with a suggested $5 donation for children and students. For a student weighing the next musical step, the area offers both an ensemble to work toward and accessible live music to hear.

Town guides: Milwaukee, Waukesha, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Greenfield

Madison area

Madison gives students several ways to hear live music. Madison Symphony Orchestra offers student rush tickets for $15, and Madison College presents free performances by its Municipal Band, Community Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Big Band. The range of ensembles lets a trombone student hear brass in band and jazz settings as well as in larger concert settings, without each outing needing to be a formal concert night.

School year: Sep 1 to Jun 10, 38 lesson weeks (Madison Metropolitan School District)
Town guides: Madison, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Middleton, Waunakee, Verona, Stoughton, Oregon

Green Bay area

Green Bay Youth Orchestras offers students several orchestral levels, from Repertory Orchestra to Youth Symphony. Advanced high school and college students can also apply to the volunteer Civic Symphony of Green Bay by submitting an audition recording. These options give a trombone player different musical goals to consider as skills develop, from a youth ensemble to a more advanced community symphony experience.

School year: Aug 31 to Jun 3, 38 lesson weeks (Green Bay Area Public School District)
Town guides: Green Bay, De Pere, Howard, Ashwaubenon, Bellevue, Allouez, Suamico, Hobart

Appleton area

Appleton has both youth ensemble and listening opportunities for a trombone player. Fox Valley Symphony Youth Orchestra accepts students in all sections through auditions by appointment, and its student rush tickets are $16 on concert day. Mile of Music offers free live original music at official downtown venues, including all-ages venues, so families can hear a different range of performers alongside the symphony experience.

School year: Sep 1 to Jun 4, 38 lesson weeks (Appleton Area School District)
Town guides: Appleton, Kaukauna, Harrison, Greenville, Little Chute

Racine area

Racine Concert Band offers free public concerts, and its substitute list requires an audition for players seeking a place in the group. The Racine Symphony Orchestra’s Orchestral Blockbusters concert welcomes students ages 12–18 for $5, while children under 12 are admitted free with tickets requested by phone or email. First Presbyterian Church also holds free Music & More concerts on Thursdays at noon in summer.

School year: Sep 1 to Jun 10, 39 lesson weeks (Racine Unified School District)
Town guides: Racine, Mount Pleasant, Caledonia, Burlington

Kenosha area

Kenosha offers free performances by Carthage College faculty and students in concerts and recitals across the county, along with UW–Parkside’s free Friday noon concerts during fall and spring semesters. The variety gives a trombone student a chance to hear different kinds of live playing during the school year. At Carthage, the regular recital setting is especially useful for hearing how individual instrumentalists shape a performance.

School year: Sep 1 to Jun 3, 37 lesson weeks (Kenosha Unified School District)
Town guides: Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Salem Lakes

Oshkosh area

The Oshkosh Area Community Band includes trombone players, and the Neenah Community Band welcomes musicians age 15 and older at all skill levels without auditions. Together, these ensembles give trombonists in the area two community settings to explore, with different age ranges and membership expectations. A student nearing the end of school band or an adult returning to the instrument can use them as possible ways to keep playing with others.

School year: Sep 1 to Jun 3, 38 lesson weeks (Oshkosh Area School District)
Town guides: Oshkosh, Neenah, Fox Crossing, Menasha

La Crosse area

In La Crosse, Da Capo Concert Band offers a community playing route and requests a $20 contribution at the start of each half-season. For listening, Moon Tunes presents a free summer concert series at Riverside Park, and La Crosse Concert Band plays free concerts most Wednesday evenings in June and July at the same park. That brings outdoor band music into the summer calendar for players and families.

School year: Aug 20 to May 28, 39 lesson weeks (School District of La Crosse)
Town guides: La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen

A little trombone history in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has a direct connection to trombone making: Getzen made its first trombones in Elkhorn in the summer of 1946, producing about 1,000 that year. In Madison, Bill Richardson returned to Wisconsin in 1974 to teach trombone and perform with the Wisconsin Brass Quintet. That history places the instrument both in the state's manufacturing story and in its working brass performance tradition. For a student, it is a reminder that trombone study here can connect careful individual technique with the shared sound of a brass section.

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How do I find a good trombone teacher in Wisconsin?

Choose a teacher who can explain breathing, tone, and slide movement clearly and shape lessons around your goals and experience. Lesson With You offers one-on-one weekly Zoom lessons with a teacher who holds at least a bachelor's degree in trombone, and you can choose a teacher or ask us to recommend one.

Do live video trombone lessons really work?

Yes, a live video lesson lets a teacher hear tone and articulation and see your posture, slide positions, and music as you play. A clear camera view and quiet room help make feedback specific, and there is no commute to interrupt a weekly routine.

When do Wisconsin schools start teaching trombone?

Trombone typically enters through beginning band, and the grade depends on the district. Sheboygan, Appleton, and Kenosha offer band in fifth grade, while Green Bay and Eau Claire start in sixth.

How does a trombonist reach Wisconsin's top student honors?

A trombonist can audition for WSMA Middle Level State Honors in grades 6–8 or High School State Honors in grades 9–11, if they meet the school and ensemble eligibility rules. Another route is WSMA Solo & Ensemble: earn a starred first rating on a Class A district solo to advance to the State Festival.

Can homeschool students enter Wisconsin music contests?

Yes, homeschool students in grades 6–12 can join WSMA Solo & Ensemble through family membership and may advance from district to State with a Class A starred first rating. They can also take part in their resident public school district's extracurricular music activities under the same basis as district pupils.

What age should a child start trombone lessons?

Many children are ready around fourth or fifth grade, when they can manage the instrument's size, make a steady air stream, and follow a short practice routine. Starting before band begins can help your child feel prepared when the school ensemble opens.

Is it too late to learn trombone as an adult in Wisconsin?

No, adults can start or return to trombone at any age, and community bands provide places to play with others. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band and Oshkosh Area Community Band both welcome adults without an audition.

How much are trombone lessons in Wisconsin?

Trombone lessons in Wisconsin typically cost about $65 an hour, or $32 to $46 for a half hour. Lesson With You charges per lesson with no term to sign up for, and the first lesson is free.

Trombone lesson prices across Wisconsin

Meet a Trombone Teacher in Wisconsin Before Weekly Lessons

Find Your Next Trombone Instructor in Wisconsin

Colin Stubbs

How trombone learning works in Wisconsin

How does trombone fit school music in Wisconsin?

Who runs what for Wisconsin trombonists?

Auditions and events in Wisconsin

How does a trombonist reach Wisconsin's top student honors?

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

What else is there to enter?

Homeschool and private school students

Starting at any age

Starting a child on trombone

A teen in Wisconsin

Starting or coming back as an adult

Finding the right teacher

What should a good trombone teacher do?

How do live online trombone lessons work?

Trombone in Wisconsin

Where to hear trombone

Where to play with others

Trombone around Wisconsin, area by area

Milwaukee area

Madison area

Green Bay area

Appleton area

Racine area

Kenosha area

Oshkosh area

La Crosse area

A little trombone history in Wisconsin

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