Tyler Hatter is a Bass Trombonist from South Florida who is currently pursuing a B.M in bass trombone performance at Florida Atlantic University under the direction of Dr. Jose Leon. Currently, Tyler holds the Utility Trombone position in the Orchid City Brass Band, and has won two competitions at FAU, the concerto and aria competition in 2022 and the composition competition in 2023. In addition, Tyler has performed in numerous groups such as Bill Muter’s “Topless in Tokyo” band, the FAU Opera Workshop, the John Parker Band, the Florida Intercollegiate Band, and most recently participated in the Sewanee Summer Music Festival 2024 as the Bass Trombonist. After he graduates, Tyler plans to pursue graduate studies to learn more about the bass trombone. Tyler aspires to be a world class musician and to be a member of a professional orchestra one day.