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Tommy Dorsey concert
Written By: David ReadComments: 0Gordon Campbell has put together a concert in tribute to one of the past century's best known trombonists, Tommy Dorsey. This one-off takes place at The Hawth theatre in Crawley, West Sussex on...
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Midland man wins in Salford
Written By: David ReadComments: 0Stephen Lomas won the BTS Trombone Soloist 2009 at last Sunday's contest at the University of Salford. Richard Leonard, Joe Sharples, Stephen Lomas and Rosie Johnson all gave outstanding performances at this...
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Stephen Sykes solo on Friday Night is Music Night
Written By: Edward SolomonComments: 0Trombone soloist Stephen Sykes will be performing as guest soloist with conductor Martin Yates and the BBC Concert Orchestra live on this evening's Friday Night is Music Night, the world's longest-running live music...
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Ric Kennedy remembered
Written By: David ReadComments: 0Ted Heath Band trombonist Ric Kennedy passed away last month and was given a farewell in the Telegraph: Ric Kennedy remembered
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BTS Lusher prize up for grabs
Written By: David ReadComments: 0Aged 23 or under? There is still enough time to enter the BTS Don Lusher competition. Play some sweet ballads, get heard by top jazz trombonist judges, win a new trombone. Full details...
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RNCM celebrate Philip Jones
Written By: David ReadComments: 0Norwegian composer Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen and the legacy of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble are the focus of this January's RNCM Festival of Brass in Manchester. The annual festival is one of the few...
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Elgar's trombone playing
Written By: David ReadComments: 0Sue Addison has been digging around in the archives and uncovered a fascinating tale of Edward Elgar's trombone playing. The discovery comes as she performs on the composer's very own instrument in performances...
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Clement Jewitt concerto query
Written By: David ReadComments: 0Roger Argente is looking for information about Clement Jewitt's bass trombone concerto. Apparently the piece was "Commissioned in 1996 by Ian Kimberley, ex- Blues and Royals bass trombonist. Work completed 1999, but has...
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Trombonanza massed blow for young players
Written By: David ReadComments: 0Trombonanza would like to invite trombonists to a "Massed Blow" which follows on from the success of the first event last year. Last time we had more than 20 trombonists come along &...
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Get your solo and quartet entries in for Salford!
Written By: David ReadComments: 0With the 2nd annual BTS Solo and Quartet Contest on 6th December fast approaching, the deadline for applications is nearly upon us. The BTS are delighted with the amount of interest shown but as...
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Michael Buchanen solo appearances
Written By: David ReadComments: 0TrombonistMichael Buchanan will be performing Ferdinand David's Concertino with the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra next month and a brand new piece by Cecilia McDowall in January. These solo performances are the result of him...
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BTS Magazine out now!
Written By: David ReadComments: 0This week, BTS members have been receiving their new issue of The Trombonist. The Autumn 2009 issue is bursting with articles and news from around the UK. Highlights from this issue include: Bones Apart...
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Peter Moore appears in Lancashire
Written By: David ReadComments: 0Peter Moore is the featured soloist next month with Lancashire band Dobcross Silver. Friday 13th November 2009, 8pm Holy Trinity Church, Dobcross, Lancs
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Newark Brass Festival
Written By: David ReadComments: 0With a top prize of £1000, the Newark Brass Festival returns this January. Perhaps it will be another trombonist winning this time? It was Wells Cathedral School student Michael Buchanan who walked away...
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RAM Trombones play British
Written By: David ReadComments: 0Thursday, 12 November 2009, 6pm Dukes Hall, Royal Academy of Music, London Royal Academy of Music Trombone Choir Bob Hughes director Holst arr. Jay Friedman ‘Dance of the Spirits of the Earth’ from The...
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Chaconne Celebrate at Cadogan
Written By: David ReadComments: 0Chaconne Brass celebrate their 25th Anniversary with a concert in the Cadogan Hall, London this November. The innovative brass quintet will be sharing the stage with guitar, accordion and tabla and feature the...
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Don Lusher Competition
Written By: David ReadComments: 0The British Trombone Society is re-launching the Don Lusher Competition this Autumn for young trombonists. The last competition was a fantastic success with the winner Robbie Harvey praised by the judges Gordon Campbell,...
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BTS Solo & Quartets Competition
Written By: David ReadComments: 0The BTS (North West) is pleased to announce its annual Solo and Quartet Competition, which takes place on Sunday 6th December 2009 at Peel Hall, University of Salford. The contest, previously only open...
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Markneukirchen competition
Written By: David ReadComments: 0There will be an international trombone competition in Markneukirchen, Germany next May. The judges include players and professors mostly from German speaking countries including Heinz Fadle (Professor in Detmold), Ian Bousfield (Vienna Philharmonic), Christhard...
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Philharmonia Brass in Hereford
Written By: David ReadComments: 0The Philharmonia Orchestra are resident at the famous Three Choirs Festival in Hereford in a couple of weeks time. During their week's stay, the orchestra's brass are putting on a late night concert...