Gabe Mueller is a trombonist, private instructor, and performer based in St. Louis, Missouri. She began playing trombone at age 10 after choosing band over study hall—a no-brainer decision that launched a lifelong passion for music. After discovering a natural connection with the trombone, Gabe went on to earn her Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance with a minor in Music Theory from the University of North Texas. She has had the privilege of studying with esteemed educators including Jan Kagarice, Vern Kagarice, Tony Baker, Steve Lange, and Donny Pinson.

At UNT, Gabe performed in a wide range of ensembles, including the Symphonic Band, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Lab Bands, Green Brigade Marching Band, and various trombone choirs and quartets. She also marched three seasons with Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps as a baritone player.

Following her time in North Texas, Gabe worked as a freelance trombonist with the Flower Mound and Sherman Symphony Orchestras before returning to her hometown of St. Louis. She remains active in the local music scene, currently performing with the funk band Hazard to Ya Booty and having appeared with groups such as the Jazz St. Louis Big Band, St. Louis Low Brass Collective, IWBC Holiday Brass, Matt McCallie Jazz Orchestra, University City Summer Band, and the St. Louis Wind Symphony. She has also performed in pit orchestras for theatrical productions and regularly plays as a church musician, soloist, and chamber artist.

Gabe maintains a vibrant private low brass studio, working with middle and high school students across several school districts in the St. Louis area. Her students have been selected for elite ensembles such as the Missouri All-State Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Orchestra, the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, JazzU, and regional district honor bands. Her teaching success is matched by her commitment to education—she also serves as a clinician and adjudicator for local festivals, honor bands, and auditions throughout the region.

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