Miguel Ovando is a devoted trombonist and passionate educator based out of Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to studying music education and performance, he has performed with several ensembles including as a member of the MostArts festival orchestra, and the Warren Philharmonic orchestra. He has also performed in concerts with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Miguel proudly holds a Bachelor’s degree in music education from SUNY Fredonia, from the studio of Jonathan Lombardo. He has also studied with Jeffery Gray of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. As an educator, Miguel has worked with student musicians at all levels, k-12, and has taught trombone students at every level of learning. He is currently completing his masters at Carnegie Mellon University, from the studio of Peter Sullivan.

In addition to his classical and jazz experience, Miguel has travelled the country as a member of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, including the championship and Jim Ott ‘best brass’ award winning 2024 ensemble. In addition to marching with the Bluecoats in 2022, 2023, and 2024, he has taught clinics and workshops with several Rochester area Marching bands. He is currently the visual caption head of the Greece Marching Band, and also teaches at the White Sabers Drum and Bugle Corps.

These endeavors all contribute to Miguel’s lifelong vision of sharing what we each have received from music and from life, so that everyone may experience the joy of music. Stay up to date with his adventures at MiguelOvando.com or @miguelotrombone on instagram.