Friends of British Trombone Society
June Emerson Wind Music
Dan Jenkins
Phil Parker
rockschool
About Us
The British Trombone Society exists to promote the trombone and its repertoire across all musical styles.
We do this by:
- Promoting an annual programme of local and regional events, always including a massed trombone choir session in which everyone is invited to play
- Presenting the biennial British Trombone Festival – a major two-day event featuring recitals, workshops, and seminars given by the UK’s leading trombonists and guests from overseas.
- Producing the digital magazine, The Trombonist
- Organising the biennial BTS Solo & Ensemble Competitions
- Organising the annual BTS Composers’ Competition
- Administering the BTS Instrument Loan Scheme
- Supporting individual members through BTS Bursaries
- Providing grant funding to support performance projects, recordings, and the commissioning of new music from eminent composers
- Publishing the BTS website
Membership is open to all, amateurs and professionals, teachers and academics, as well as non-players; we make no distinctions based on age, ability, or any other considerations.
What's On
21
Nov
Corinthian Chamber Orchestra - Rhythm, Soul & Nature
21/11/2025 7:30pm-10:30pm
23
Nov
BTS Annual General Meeting 2025
23/11/2025 11:00am-1:00pm
31
Jan
Trivergence
31/01/2026 7:30pm-12:00am
8
Mar
BTS Trombone Day - RAF Northolt
08/03/2026 10:00am-6:00pm
22
Mar
Wells Cathedral School Trombone Day 2026
22/03/2026 11:00am-5:00pm
10
May
BTS Trombone Day - North East
10/05/2026 11:00am-5:00pm
Latest News
BTS@40 Prize Draw
Enter our BTS@40 Celebration Prize Draw! Tickets £5.
BTS@40 Celebration Announcement
THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR.
Audun Breen to Feature at the BTS@40 Celebration
We’re delighted to share that Audun Breen, Principal Trombone of the Oslo Philharmonic, will be joining us for the British Trombone Society’s 40th Anniversary Celebration! Join us as we mark four…
Welcome the Trombones of the Band of the RAF Regiment
We can’t wait to welcome the Trombones of the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment to the celebration.
Why not join us
Join the British Trombone Society and enjoy the full benefits of membership.
Member Discounts
The British Trombone Society has teamed up with a host of companies to bring you even more value for your membership fee.
Joining Is Easy
Click "Join Now" to fill in the online form, and pay using Direct Debit (Preferred), PayPal or Credit/Debit Card.
Well-Being
The BTS is pleased to offer members and their families a range of medical health cover offered through Hospital and Medical Care Association, in addition to insurance cover and hearing-related products.
BTS Magazine
The Trombonist magazine is free to members. The magazine is published online, three times per year and contains articles on every facet of trombone playing - from early music to jazz and avant garde.
Fundraising when shopping
You can support the BTS for free when shopping online. When you use Easy Fundraising and Amazon Smile to shop, the retailer then makes a small donation to say thank you and those funds are sent to support our cause, helping us to provide an even better quality of service to our members.
