Archive: 2006

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  • Byron Fulcher to play Brooks concerto

    Written By: David Read
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    Michael Brooks' Trombone Concerto will be performed this November by the European Doctors' Orchestra, now with guest soloist Byron Fulcher.  Conducted by Rupert Bond, the performance will take place at the Duke's Hall,...

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  • Lindberg masterclass in Glasgow

    Written By: David Read
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    While in Glasgow for Proms in the Park, Christian Lindberg will spend an afternoon giving masterclasses at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Lindberg will give a masterclass in the Opera...

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  • BTS 2006 AGM announced

    Written By: David Read
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    The British Trombone Society will hold its Annual General Meeting on Sunday 8 October 2006 in Northamptonshire. All members are most welcome to help plan future activities and developments and to consider the...

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  • Warburton playing Cameos

    Written By: David Read
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    Bass trombonist *Jonathan Warburton* will be performing the Gordon Jacob piece Cameos accompanied by the Phoenix Concert Band in North London in a month's time. 30th September 2006, 7.30pm Worcester Crescent, Mill...

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  • Rosolino radio feature

    Written By: David Read
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    Frank Rosolino will be featured on BBC Radio 3 in an hour-long programme including conversation with Scott Stroman this Friday afternoon. Rosolino had a star-studded career as jazz trombonist and Hollywood recording artist...

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  • Steve Saunders interviewed by Matt Guilford

    Written By: Edward Solomon
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    It's been a while since Matt Guilford interviewed his last candidate for his collection of bass trombonist interviews. This time it's the turn of Stephen Saunders, bass trombonist in the BBC Symphony Orchestra...

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  • Jiggs at Guildhall

    Written By: David Read
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    The Guildhall School of Music and Drama has announced that *Jiggs Whigham* has accepted the invitation to become a Visiting Artist at the school from September 2006. Peter Gane, Head of Wind, Brass...

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  • Slide Factory 2007

    Written By: Edward Solomon
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    Slide Factory 2007

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  • Don Lusher memorial service

    Written By: Edward Solomon
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    The Don Lusher Memorial Service will be held at the Regent Hall, Salvation Army, 275 Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ on Monday 25 September 2006 at 12.00pm. All are welcome to attend. Donations...

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  • Tracy swinging the Midlands

    Written By: David Read
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    Former BTS president and veteran BBC Radio presenterSheila Tracy has admitted a bias towards playing jazz trombone records on her show Swingtime. Broadcast to the Midlands region of England, Sheila wanted to make...

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  • Michel Becquet playing at Dutch Trombone Festival

    Written By: David Read
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    Following Birmingham's impressive International Trombone Festival this week, Rotterdam looks set to be next year's European Capital of the Trombone. After a successful festival in 2005, the Dutch Trombone Festival has announced an even...

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  • Lindberg in Glasgow Prom

    Written By: David Read
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    The Swedish trombone hero *Christian Lindberg* will be appearing at the BBC Proms, but instead of a familiar concerto appearance in the Royal Albert Hall, this year he will be performing for the...

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  • Connington and Knight complete GB medal sweep

    Written By: David Read
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    Following the success of the Guildhall-based Spitfire Trombone Quartet yesterday, the two other Brits in the finals of the International Trombone Festival comptetitions were successful in beating young trombonists from around the world. Matt...

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  • Matt Knight and Andrew Connington

    Written By: David Read
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  • ITF schools concert

    Written By: David Read
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  • Spitfires win battle for Britain

    Written By: David Read
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    Flying the British flag at the International Trombone Festival competitions yesterday were the Spitfire Trombone Quartet from Guildhall coached by Eric Crees who were awarded the winning prize in the annual Quartet Competition. Playing...

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  • Houlding workshop and concert in Saltaire

    Written By: David Read
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    In September Chris Houlding will be presenting 'Trombonology', a recital for trombone and organ at the Saltaire Festival, and an accompanying workshop for trombonists, for which there is a discount to BTS members. Chris...

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  • Houlding workshop form

    Written By: David Read
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  • Saltaire Festival

    Written By: David Read
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  • Rollins wins BBC award

    Written By: David Read
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    *Dennis Rollins' Badbone & Co* has been been awarded the prestigious Best Band award in the BBC Jazz Awards 2006. The announcement last Thursday was followed by programmes on BBC Radio 2 and...

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