Bass trombonist and Global Music Award Gold Medal winner Martin McCain’s career as a musician spans an impressive scope of genres. A third-generation musician, he maintains a versatile performance schedule as a soloist, chamber, orchestral and jazz/commercial musician. According to the International Trombone Association Journal, his playing has been described as “solid and masterful." McCain is in high demand as a performer and clinician throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

Martin is Associate Professor of Trombone at Texas State University, where he directs the Trombone Choir and Jazz Trombone Ensembles. Under his leadership, the Trombone Choir and Jazz Trombone Ensembles have been invited to perform at the International Trombone Festival, American Trombone Workshop, Big 12 Trombone Conference and Texas Music Educators Association Convention and have released two commercial recordings. He is also the founder/director of the Texas State Trombone Symposium. In addition to his duties at Texas State, Martin is on the faculty for the Austin Chamber Music Workshop, Interharmony International Music Festival, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and the SliderAsia Music Festival.