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Martin Kelly, RIP
Comments: 0It is with great sadness that we bring news that Martin Kelly, recently retired sub-principal trombone at English National Opera, passed away on the 9th of September. He will be desperately missed by...
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Composers' Competition 2023 - Results
Comments: 0The judging panel of Mark Nightingale, Callum Au and Benjamin Ellin had the hard task of looking through a plethora of fantastic compositions! So without further ado, the competition winners are as follows: 1⭐️ Ian...
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National Eisteddfod Success For Hughes Brothers
Comments: 0Huge congratulations from the BTS go to the Hughes Brothers for their category wins at this year's National Eisteddfod of Wales. George Hughes 2023 Bass trombonist George won Brass Solo 16-18yrs. George is entering...
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Tom Berry Appointed To The Orchestra Of Opera North
Comments: 0The Orchestra of Opera North has appointed Tom Berry as Principal Trombone (No.2). Hailing from the northwest town of Westhoughton, Tom began his musical journey through the peripatetic music service in Bolton. After studying at...
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BTS Instrument Loan Scheme 2023
Comments: 0The BTS Instrument Loan Scheme 2023 is now open for applications from young members. Login to the website and go to "Bursaries/Loans" on the main menu. The BTS possesses six instruments (Conn 88H F/Bb...
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Isobel Daws Appointed Solo Trombone at the Philharmonie Luxemburg
Comments: 0Congratulations to Isobel Daws on being appointed Solo Trombone at the Philharmonie Luxemburg. "I'm so delighted to have just won the Solo Trombone position. I am really looking forward to being part of...
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Carol Jarvis - In My Veins
Comments: 0Carol's single 'In My Veins' is out now! Inspired by Carol's decade-long fight with cancer, and now over ten years in remission, this is the first single off her upcoming EP - an uplifting...
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Jonathan Hollick joins the LSO
Comments: 0The London Symphony Orchestra has appointed Jonathan Hollick as their new Sub-Principal Trombone. Jonathan grew up in Plymouth, Devon where he started playing the trombone at the age of 13. He played in...
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Slide Action Launch Trombone Toolkit
Comments: 0The BTS is pleased to partner with Slide Action to support the production of a series of videos, 'Slide Action's Trombone Toolkit'. We hope these videos will be interesting and a great educational tool for...
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Caption Competition
Comments: 0We are pleased to announce the winner of our Caption Competition. The winning quote from BTS Member Paul Emmett... "We'd like to welcome Dara Ó Briain to our online trombone day" "..............." "Dara, you're on mute!" We hope...
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BTS Bursaries 2023
Comments: 0Applications are now invited from eligible members for the BTS Bursary Scheme 2023. The deadline for applications is midnight on 31 July 2023. Click *here* for more details and an application form.
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Composers' Competition 2023
Comments: 0Submissions are now invited for the BTS Composers' Competition 2023. For more details, click *here* to go to our competitions page.
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Caption Competition
Comments: 0Win a Denis Wick Practice Mute (Tenor or Bass). Who is this comedy legend featured with Dara Ó Briain? Send your entry to secretary@britishtrombonesodicety.org by 31 May 2023. The winner will be announced on 1...
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New Bass Trombone Added To Instrument Loan Scheme
Comments: 0The BTS is delighted to welcome a new instrument into the Instrument Loan Scheme. Huge thanks and gratitude to Martin Voigt at Jurgen Voigt Brass for donating a beautiful bass trombone. This instrument...
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ITA Neil Humfield Award 2023 Goes To Dudley Bright
Comments: 0A huge Congratulations to Dudley Bright on winning the International Trombone Association 2023 Neill Humfeld Award! The Neil Humfeld Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes one teacher each year who has demonstrated an...
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Amos Miller appointed Head of Brass Faculty
Comments: 0Congratulations to the wonderful Amos Miller who will be joining the Royal College of Music as Head of Brass in September 2023. "We are delighted that Amos Miller, founding member of internationally acclaimed brass...
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Roger Groves
Comments: 0The BTS is sad to report the passing of Roger Groves. Roger was a member of the BBC Concert Orchestra and before that, the London Symphony Orchestra where he can be heard...
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BTS Rondeau Video Release!
Comments: 0Released today (3 May) on our Video Channel, an arrangement of Henry Purcell's "Rondeau" by Michael Pilley for 10 Trombones and Drum Kit. Specially arranged and recorded as the British Trombone Society's contribution...
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Michael Marshall In Conversation With Bobby Lamb
Comments: 0New to our Video Channel. Coinciding with International Trombone Week 2023, on 19 April, Michael Marshall, second trombone with the RTE Concert Orchestra, Dublin, recorded Bobby Lamb’s Concerto for Trombone and Violin, to be...
