Music – Health
Sam Woodhead
Dr. Sam Woodhead – trombone soloist The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
Sam Woodhead is a professional trombonist in the Washington D.C. area with over 30 years of experience ranging from orchestra, chamber ensemble, contemporary music, period instrument performance, musical theater, solo recitals, masterclasses, and private instruction. He has been the trombone soloist of with The U.S. Army Band since 2004 and has served in the band since 2001, when he joined their ceremonial band. He has served as chairman of the American Trombone Workshop for 13 years, he has served on the board of advisors for the International Trombone Association, and founded the Washington Trombone Ensemble. An avid proponent for new music for the trombone, he has been part of many consortiums and premiers, including James Stephenson’s “Road Not Taken” Concerto for Bass Trombone and Trombone Ensemble and John Mackey’s adaptation of his “Hymn to a Blue Hour” for Solo Trombone and Trombone Ensemble. Sam is a proud S.E. Shires performing artist.
Certified CrossFit Trainer – CCFT (CFL3), USAW Level 1 Coach, Nutrition Coach with SoMoved Nutrition
Sam’s journey with health and fitness started relatively late in life, having had no athletic experience before the age of 27 when he joined the U.S. Army Band. Shipping off to basic training was his first exposure to regular exercise and he started making that a part of his life. As life got busy, in the form of 2 beautiful children and completing his DMA at the University of Maryland, his fitness started to fall off in his mid 30s. On his 38th birthday, he walked into CrossFit Reston and immediately fell in love with it. Soon after, he received his level 1 certificate and began coaching. He has since gone on to earn his level 2 certificate and passed the demanding Certified CrossFit Trainer exam, CFL3. To further his knowledge and coaching skills, he took his U.S.A. Weightlifting level 1 coaching certification with Olympian Cara Heads. Nutrition plays a huge role in his dedication to health and in 2021, he joined SoMoved Nutrition and helps others improve their quality of life.