Mark Hetzler

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Mark Hetzler (b. 1968 in Sarasota, Florida) is the trombonist for the Empire Brass Quintet. Hetzler has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, Boston Pops, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Florida Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Hetzler received a bachelor's degree in music from Boston University and a master's degree from the New England Conservatory of Music. From 2000 - 2004, Hetzler was a faculty member at Florida International University where he ran the trombone studio. During his tenure at FIU, Hetzler also recorded two solo albums. In addition, he was also a professor at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. At Lynn, he ran the trombone studio and taught music appreciation.

Currently, Hetzler is a professor in the School of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continues to teach trombone and performs with the resident quintet.

Hetzler's most recent release is on the Arista Records label.