About
The Ogden Trombone Choir
(OTC)
About the choir
OTC is a community trombone choir based in Northern Utah. It was started by its leader, Ron Watkins, in the 1980s. Ron Watkins arranges most of the music performed by the OTC, which is comprised of up to twenty-four members, who play alto, tenor, and/or bass trombone.
OTC has performed in concert halls, universities, churches, businesses, parades, high schools, veterans’ homes, assisted living centers, parties, and more for over thirty (30) years.
The mission of the choir is to uplift and educate the public, as well as to give local trombonists an environment to work on their skills — performing, composing, and arranging.
Performance history
Highlights follow the arc of the choir from its beginnings through decades of public performance.
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1980s
Founding
Ron Watkins starts the Ogden Trombone Choir in Northern Utah, laying the groundwork for a long-running community ensemble and a signature sound built on section blend and Ron’s arrangements.
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1980s — today
Repertoire & roster
Ron continues to arrange much of the repertoire. The choir draws up to twenty-four members performing on alto, tenor, and/or bass trombone—balancing polish with room for players to grow.
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30+ years
Venues & outreach
OTC appears across the region: concert halls, universities, churches, businesses, parades, high schools, veterans’ homes, assisted living centers, parties, and other community settings—reflecting a commitment to meet listeners where they are.
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Ongoing
Mission
Uplift and educate the public while giving local trombonists a supportive space to hone performing, composing, and arranging—in concert with today’s scheduled events and rehearsals.
Past and present members
Current members
- Boren, David 2023–present
- Fowlers, Shawn 2010–present
- Fowlers, Lew 2012–present
- Gidley, Bill 2010–present
- Hathcock, Paul <2008–present
- Hunter, Boyd 2022–present
- Knowles, David <2008–present
- Nybo, Mike 1984–present
- Stevenson, David 2008–present
- Twelves, Parker 2023–present
- Watkins, Kenneth 1980s–present
- Watkins, Ron 1980s–present
Former members
- Bauter, Sam
- Carr, Larry
- Chamberlain, Bryce 2017–2023
- Crane, Scott
- Germer, Russ
- Hendricks, Steven
- Houtz, Randy
- Knowles, Darrell
- Lewis, Karen
- Litchford, Daniel
- Newman, Bob
- Olsen, Rick 2014–2022
- Pace, Dean
- Ross, Ron
- Schwab, Scott
- Sharp, Cliff
- Stowell, Pam
- Watkins, Richard