Biography
CHARLES ALBERT JOHNSON ('22) 23, born in Las Vegas, Nevada, is earning his master's degree at New England Conservatory, studying with James Markey. He won the 2025 American Trombone Workshop's National Trombone Quartet Competition as a member of the 224 Trombone Quartet. He performs bass trombone with both the Boston Pops and Boise Philharmonic.
Journey to the Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada
Music Academy of the West
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