WindStorm, for solo bass trombone, by Matthew Haislip

​WindStorm was written by Matthew C. Haislip in 2024 as a commissioned composition for solo bass trombone for Jason Beghtol, bass trombonist of the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Director of Bands and Brass Instructor at Northeast Mississippi Community College.

The piece features two contrasting sections that explore the expressive and powerful capabilities of the bass trombone. The listener is plunged on a ride through a typical storm that Mississippians experience year-round; the deceptive serenity of a still day followed abruptly by a wave of violent gusts, pouring rain, and thunderous lightning continuing relentlessly throughout the night.

WindStorm was premiered by Dr. Jason Beghtol in recital at Northeast Mississippi Community College.