• BTS Awards 2025 - The Results Are In!

    We're thrilled to announce the winners of the BTS Awards 2025 - Recognising excellence, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the brass trombone community: Player of the Year: Peter Moore           Peter Gane Teacher…

  • Men At Work

    We are undertaking a major background synchronisation of the website over the next several days and some minor disruption may be experienced. We apologies for any inconvenience.

  • BTS Annual Awards 2025 - Your Last Chance to Vote

    There’s only a few days remaining to vote for this year’s Annual BTS Awards. We really want to acknowledge and support the work that’s going on at the grassroots.

  • Will Morley Appointed to the Komische Oper Berlin

    Will Morley, A British trombonist from London working in Germany studied at the Guildhall School of Music under Eric Crees and Peter Gane between 2016 - 2020 and was a…

  • James Buckle Appointed Professor of Trombone

    James Buckle has been appointed Professor of Trombone at the Royal Academy of Music, London. We wish James every success in his new post.

  • Hannah Stell joins Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester, Denmark.

    Hannah Rebecca Stell has been appointed to the position of 2nd Trombone of the Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester, Denmark.

  • New Low Brass Lineup at the LSO

    A recent post from the London Symphony Orchestra's 2nd trombonist @jonnyhollick (second from the left), captured while on tour in Spain with the newly completed LSO low brass section -…

  • Joe Heartfield Joins Brighouse & Rastrick Band

    It's with great pleasure that Brighouse & Rastrick Band announce the arrival of Joe Heartfield on 2nd Trombone.

  • Dr Brett Baker to release new CD

    Dr Brett Baker, solo trombone with the Cory Band, is set to release an exciting new solo CD entitled The Heroic Trombone.

  • Simon Johnson Appointed to LSO

    Meet Simon Johnson, the new Principal Trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra.

  • Daws Down Under

    Congratulations to Isobel Daws on being appointed Principal Trombone of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

  • BTS Annual Awards 2025

    There’s only a few days remaining to vote for this year’s Annual BTS Awards. We really want to acknowledge and support the work that’s going on at the grassroots.

  • Alex Kelly - Scotland Regional Representative

    We welcome Alex Kelly to the team as our man in Scotland! Alexander is the Principal Bass Trombone in the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

  • BTS Composers’ Competition 2025 – Results

    We are delighted to announce the results of the BTS Composers’ Competition 2025.

  • The Trombonist Magazine - Summer 2025

    The Trombonist magazine, Summer 2025 edition is now published. Access your copy in the Resources Section of the website.

  • BTS Annual Awards 2025

    There’s only a few days remaining to nominate for this year’s Annual BTS Awards.

  • Big News from Septura

    Septura are thrilled to welcome Helen Vollam as the newest member of the group.

  • BTS Instrument Loan Scheme 2025

    The BTS Instrument Loan Scheme 2025 is now open for applications from young members. Login to the website and go to "Bursaries/Loans" on the main menu.

  • Emily Saville Appointed to Schola Cantorum Basiliensis

    Congratulations to Emily Saville on being appointed to teach Baroque Trombone at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, Basel, from August 2025.

  • BTS@40 Celebration Announcement

    The British Trombone Society is very excited to share details of the event we have planned to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Society.

  • Richard Edwards, RIP

    The BTS is saddened to share news of the passing of Richard Edwards who died suddenly after a short illness.

  • Denis Wick Memorial Concert

    Denis Wick will be remembered at a special lunchtime concert at 1. 00pm on Thursday, 5 June.

  • Callum Au Big Band Composition Competition 2025

    The Callum Au Big Band Composition Competition 2025 is now open for entries.

  • Ruth Molins Appointed to English National Ballet Philharmonic

    Congratulations to Ruth Molins, appointed 2nd Trombone to the English National Ballet Philharmonic, London. The BTS wishes Ruth every success in her new post.