Maxwell Trombley is an M.M. Candidate in Choral Conducting at Irving S. Gilmore School of Music at Western Michigan University where he studies under Dr. Amanda Quist.
Before studying at Western Michigan University, Trombley studied at the Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and taught secondary choral music in the Michigan public schools for four years where his choirs regularly received excellent ratings at state competitions and toured throughout the United States. While teaching, he was a volunteer for the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) where he coordinated and ran State-Level honors choir and solo and ensemble events for the organization.
As an active performer, he has sung internationally and as a chorister with many of the premiere American orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, New World Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Palm Beach Symphony, and the Toledo Symphony. Most recently, Trombley has performed with Seraphic Fire, South Florida’s Grammy® Nominated Vocal Ensemble, as a Scholar in the organization’s Early Artist Program.
In addition to his work as a vocalist and educator, Maxwell is an experienced conductor. He has participated in masterclasses and institutes at prominent institutions. He also has an extensive background in sacred music and most recently served as the Director of Choirs at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Miami, Florida.
In 2024 Trombley was awarded the University of Miami Institute for Advanced Study of the Americas Field Research Grant. His research will revive and perform the lost music of 19th century Puerto Rican composer, Felipe Gutiérrez y Espinosa.
Trombley serves on the summer voice faculty and managerial staff at Interlochen Center for the Arts. He holds a Bachelor of Vocal Music Education degree from Eastern Michigan University.
