Barb Catlin

The 49th Annual International Trumpet Guild Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah

Barb Catlin

Jazz Education Workshop

Barb Catlin is the Director of Jazz at Pomona College and the California Institute of Technology in the Los Angeles area.

Barb’s enthusiasm for playing, real-life approach to education, and expertise in the rhythm section have made her a popular clinician at the high school and college levels. Barb has directed the California All-State Junior High Jazz Band, the SCSBOA Honor Jazz Ensemble, the Arizona All-State High School Jazz Band, the Wisconsin All-State Honor Jazz Band, the Montana All-State Jazz Band, and many regional honor ensembles. In addition to teaching, Barb’s numerous accolades as a jazz pianist include being named a “Player to Catch“ by Downbeat Magazine.

Barb was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by Jazz in Arizona and was awarded the California Jazz Educator “Paul Shaghoian” Award from CMEA in 2021. Barb currently serves as Past-President of the California Alliance for Jazz.