Archive: 2006

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  • Brassy Christmas

    Written By: David Read
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    In a rush of seasonal goodwill, two brass ensembles have released Christmas records freely on the Internet. The esteemed *LSO Brass Ensemble* expanded their 'horn' section with car horns from five Chevrolet cars...

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  • LSO Discovery Trombone Extravaganza

    Written By: Edward Solomon
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    The BTS invites all trombonists to a joint event with the London Symphony Orchestra. Featuring performances from Ian Bousfield and participation in a trombone choir led by Dudley Bright and Bob Hughes, the...

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  • HMSC Christmas 2006 broadcasts

    Written By: David Read
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    The soft sound of baroque trombones can be heard this week in a series of BBC radio broadcasts entitled A German Christmas. The BBC Singers have teamed up with His Majestys Sagbutts and...

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  • Ian Bousfield - Pryor Engagement

    Written By: Edward Solomon
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    Sousa's trombone soloist Arthur Pryor is celebrated in a new recording by British trombonistIan Bousfield. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra principal trombonist plays a selection of the American's virtuoso solo compositions from the turn-of-the-century. Ian...

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  • Kevin Morgan ventures Off the Beaten Tracks

    Written By: David Read
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    Kevin Morgan has recently released a solo album featuring a number of his own compositions. The music ranges from 'sultry echoes of cool jazz to pulsating rhythms borrowed from around the globe' and...

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  • Kenny plays carnyx in Edinburgh

    Written By: David Read
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    Tomorrow sees *John Kenny* perform a lunchtime concert at Edinburgh University. Entitled 'The Mouthpiece of the Gods', John will perform on the world's only Celtic war horn, the carynx. Tracing the roots of...

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  • John Kenny - Mouthpiece of the Gods

    Written By: David Read
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  • Lindberg at Liverpool and RNCM

    Written By: David Read
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    Next week, Christian Lindberg will be performing two trombone concertos with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, as well as a public masterclass at the Royal Northern College of Music. In Liverpool next Thursday, Lindberg...

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  • Nick Hudson plays Bourgeois

    Written By: David Read
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    The Taunton Symphony Orchestra present soloist *Nick Hudson* in a performance of Derek Bourgeois' Trombone Concerto on Saturday 2 December 2006 in the King's Hall, Taunton. The programme also includes Haydn's Nelson Mass,...

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  • Bones Apart - latest Enigma

    Written By: David Read
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    *Bones Apart* have just announced the release of their third CD, Enigma. Recorded in August 2006 on World of Brass' Egon label, it features pieces from their current recital repertoire. They provide their...

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  • Leon Ni prizewinner at Passau

    Written By: David Read
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    The Ni Ensemble has won the International Brass Ensemble Competition in Passau. The brass quintet includes trombonist *Leon Ni*, who now plays for the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg and has lived in Britain...

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  • Marines remember Don Lusher

    Written By: David Read
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    Don Lusher will be honoured by the Royal Marines in Portsmouth tonight in a memorial concert. With a host of classics from the big band era in tribute to the trombonist and teacher...

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  • Nightingale at the Royal Academy

    Written By: David Read
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    The Royal Academy of Music presents *Mark Nightingale* in a lunchtime concert with the Royal Academy of Music Trombone Choir, conducted by Bob Hughes, on 30 November 2006.  Thursday 30 November 2006,...

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  • Trombonists dominate at British Open Solo Championships

    Written By: David Read
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    Trombonists dominated the prizes in this weekend's British Open Solo and Quartet Championships 2006 held in Dunkinfield, Greater Manchester. Although the top prize was one by baritone player Katrina Marzella, trombonists Philip Dias and...

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  • Chris Jeans joins GUS Band

    Written By: David Read
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    The Northamptonshire-based GUS Band have announced the signing of *Chris Jeans* as their new Principal Trombone. The 46-year old veteran of several top brass bands, including Desford, Black Dyke, YBS and Sunlife is...

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  • Boosey & Hawkes exhibition

    Written By: David Read
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    A large display of historic Boosey & Hawkes instruments and production records will be opening at the Horniman Museum later this month, celebrating over 150 years of British brass instrument manufacture and Boosey...

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  • LPO brass at QEH

    Written By: David Read
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    The London Philharmonic are putting their brass section to the fore in a chamber concert with choir just before Christmas in the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Principal Horn Richard Bissill has arranged the Purcell...

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  • Nick Hudson recital in Somerset

    Written By: David Read
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    Nick Hudson will soon conclude a series of recitals featuring new and interesting additions to the trombone repertoire. He will conclude the recital series on the 11th November in St. Michael???s Church, Alcombe,...

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  • McLean playing Arnold

    Written By: David Read
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    Next week Fiona McLean will be performing the Arnold's Fantasy for Trombone at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. It comes as part of Brass Spectrum's lunchtime concert in tribute to the...

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  • Lancier Brass win Tunnell Prize

    Written By: David Read
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    Lancier Brass are celebrating their latest prize, this time courtesy of the Tunnell Trust for Young Musicians. Already this year, the young brass quintet, with trombonist Matt Gee, has won the Royal Over-Seas...

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