About

Colin Babcock is a New York City based trombonist, composer, improvisor, and teacher originally from Pickerington, Ohio. He specializes in Contemporary Classical Music, Chamber Music, and Improvisation. He is one of the Founders of The New York City Brass Choir and The Brownstone Brass Quintet. His band Dust Roots performs original works, improvisations, and the works of creative music’s greatest visionaries. He is a member of William Parker’s “Little Huey’s Pocket Watch”, the Fort Greene Orchestra, and can be found freelancing in various groups of all genres across the NYC area. Colin’s compositions and arrangements include works for brass ensembles, guided improvisation pieces, beginner flex wind band, and electronic music. He released “Circle” in 2020 and “Concrete” in 2024. Colin is Music Partners Faculty and Program Manager with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.