Bio
Erica is a bass trombonist and graduate student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Music Performance under the guidance of Dr. Benjamin Yates. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, she teaches Low Brass Techniques, provides private trombone instruction, and coaches a trombone chamber ensemble.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA 2020) from the University of Southern Mississippi, where she studied with Dr. Ben McIlwain.
Erica has participated in a number of renowned trombone festivals, including the Southeast Trombone Symposium, Georgia Trombone Summit, the International Trombone Festival, and Lutheran Summer Music Festival, where she served as a Trombone Teaching Fellow.
Originally from Decatur, Mississippi, Erica enjoys nature photography, exploring different cuisines, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.