About John Danziger
John Danziger is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from East Lansing, Michigan. He studies Trombone with Professor Kenneth Thompkins and Composition with Dr. Zhou Tian at Michigan State University.
At the age of 5, John began his musical journey with piano lessons. Although his childhood dream of becoming a concert pianist didn't materialize, the skills he developed laid a strong foundation for his diverse musical career. John's musical repertoire expanded in middle school when he took up the cello and bass in the school orchestra. High school brought new opportunities with band, where he learned tuba and bass trombone, while participated in marching band.
His high school years were particularly formative, thanks to mentors like his band director, Mr. Larzelere, and orchestra director, Mr. Rosin. They provided John with opportunities to conduct, compose, and premiere his work at the Michigan Music Conference.
Now at Michigan State University, John plays Bass Trombone with the MSU Symphony Band and Trombone Choir. He also performs with the 5 Guys Brass Quintet. His compositions have been performed by many universities around the country including Columbus State, Boston University, Texas A&M, Iowa State, Colorado State, Texas at Austin University, Texas Rio Grand Valley, Stephen F. Austin University, Michigan State, University of Illinois and more. John has also had works premiered and performed at the International Trombone Festival in 2024 and 2025.
In addition to festival and university performances, John has had other performances including the Réz Körút Brass Septet from Hungary, Principal Trombone of the Grand Rapids Symphony Chris Houlihan, and other solo/chamber works.
Johns' future plans include becoming a collegiate band director, while continuing to compose and publish his music.
For inquiries about commissions, lessons, or gigs, please contact:
info@johndanziger.com