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The Winter 2023 edition of The Trombonist magazine is now published. Access your copy by clicking *here*.
Wishing all our members and friends a very, Merry Christmas and a Safe and Healthy New Year. From all of us at the BTS! Struggling to find a stocking-filler? Why not buy a...
The BTS is pleased to welcome Phil Dewhurst to the position of Secretary. Phil is a Scottish-based freelance trombone player who studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London with Ian Bousfield, Denis...
Wells Cathedral School Trombone Day 2024 Cedars Hall, Wells Cathedral School, 15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST WEL2024 Poster 2 Click *here* to register.
The BTS Committee is delighted to announce the recipients of the Society's 2023 Annual Awards. These are special awards as they are nominated and voted for by you, the members. This year has...
Announcing the Wessex Region Trombone Event 2023. Click *here* to go to the Events Page for further details and registration.
The BTS is sad to report the passing of Pete Smith. Pete contributed vastly to the trombone with his amazing writing, including the groundbreaking 'Bones Galore' album. As a trombone player he was...
Following on from the success of our "Come And Play" event at the Regent Hall, London in support of International Trombone Week in April, the BTS is hosting "Come And Play Two" again...
It 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...
The 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...
Huge 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...
The 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...
The 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...
Congratulations 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...
Carol'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...
The 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...
The 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...
We 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...
Applications 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.
Submissions are now invited for the BTS Composers' Competition 2023. For more details, click *here* to go to our competitions page.