Photo: Adrian Sanchez Gonzalez, MSU
Dr. Jeannie Little, Trombone - Low Brass Professor and Director of University Band at MSU, fell in love with the trombone as a child, after her band director played her a recording of Tommy Dorsey’s “Getting Sentimental Over You.” Dorsey’s golden tones lured her into the world of trombone and a lifetime of musical pursuits. Jeannie earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, master’s degree from Northwestern University and doctorate from the Eastman School of Music, all in trombone performance. She has performed with symphony orchestras all over the country, a highlight of which was performing with the Chicago Symphony under Leonard Bernstein. Jeannie has also had great success as a soloist, chamber musician and conductor. Her teaching career spans all age groups, from beginning elementary students in the Los Angeles public schools to gifted international high school students at the Interlochen Arts Academy to university students at the University of Hawaii, James Madison University, Louisiana State University and now at MSU. Originally from Alabama, Jeannie brings her love and passion for music and the trombone to Montana’s students every day. She is very excited to be in Bozeman and hopes one day to fulfill her lifelong dream of being a cowgirl…or at least looking like one.
Don Kronenberger, Tuba – Earning his Bachelor of Music from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), and Master of Business Administration from Rice University (Houston, TX), Don Kronenberger is currently principal tuba of the Bozeman and Butte Symphony Orchestras, and former
member of the Helena, and Galveston Symphony Orchestras. While at the University of Michigan, he performed under Gustav Meier, Carl St. Clair, and H. Robert Reynolds. Don has lived in Butte, Montana since 1995 and commutes to Bozeman for every orchestra rehearsal and performance. This season marks 22 years with the Bozeman Symphony. An active Montessori Educator, Don’s interests include rafting Montana rivers, running, hiking, skiing, reading, and Buddhist meditation.
member of the Helena, and Galveston Symphony Orchestras. While at the University of Michigan, he performed under Gustav Meier, Carl St. Clair, and H. Robert Reynolds. Don has lived in Butte, Montana since 1995 and commutes to Bozeman for every orchestra rehearsal and performance. This season marks 22 years with the Bozeman Symphony. An active Montessori Educator, Don’s interests include rafting Montana rivers, running, hiking, skiing, reading, and Buddhist meditation.