The University of Oregon School of Music and Dance is saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Richard Trombley.
Dr. Trombley, known as “Dick” to family and friends, received his BS from Juilliard, his MMus from Manhattan School of Music, and his DMA from Stanford. He became an associate professor of flute and music history at the University of Oregon in 1963. He also taught film criticism.
Trombley toured Europe for two years as a soloist and first-chair member of the Seventh Army Symphony and performed as a freelance musician for seven years in New York City – including several appearances at Carnegie Hall. He was a flutist with the UO Woodwind Quintet for 16 years, principal with Oregon Bach Festival for a decade, and principal with Eugene Symphony for 15 years.
Dr. Trombley died September 5 in his home of Honolulu, Hawaii.