The Trombonist - Winter 2023

BTS Appoints New Secretary

The BTS is pleased to welcome Phil Dewhurst to the position of Secretary.

Wells Cathedral School Trombone Day 2024

Wells Cathedral School Trombone Day 2024 Cedars Hall, Wells Cathedral School, 15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST Click here to register.

BTS Annual Awards 2023

The BTS Committee is delighted to announce the recipients of the Society's 2023 Annual Awards.

Wessex Trombone Event 2023

Announcing the Wessex Region Trombone Event 2023. Click here to go to the Events Page for further details and registration.

Pete Smith, RIP

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.

Come And Play Two

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…

Martin Kelly, RIP

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.

The Trombonist - Summer 2023

Composers' Competition 2023 - Results

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…

National Eisteddfod Success For Hughes Brothers

Huge congratulations from the BTS go to the Hughes Brothers for their category wins at this year's National Eisteddfod of Wales. Bass trombonist George won Brass Solo 16-18yrs.

Haag Contra-Bass Trombone For Sale

Roger Argente is reluctantly selling his Contra-Bass Trombone.

Tom Berry Appointed To The Orchestra Of Opera North

The Orchestra of Opera North has appointed Tom Berry as Principal Trombone (No. 2).

BTS Instrument Loan Scheme 2023

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.

Isobel Daws Appointed Solo Trombone at the Philharmonie Luxemburg

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.

Carol Jarvis - In My Veins

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 -…

Jonathan Hollick joins the LSO

The London Symphony Orchestra has appointed Jonathan Hollick as their new Sub-Principal Trombone.

Slide Action Launch Trombone Toolkit

The BTS is pleased to partner with Slide Action to support the production of a series of videos, 'Slide Action's Trombone Toolkit'.

Caption Competition

We are pleased to announce the winner of our Caption Competition. The winning quote from BTS Member Paul Emmett. . .

BTS Bursaries 2023

Applications are now invited from eligible members for the BTS Bursary Scheme 2023. The deadline for applications is midnight on 31 July 2023.

Composers' Competition 2023

Submissions are now invited for the BTS Composers' Competition 2023. For more details, click here to go to our competitions page.

New Bass Trombone Added To Instrument Loan Scheme

ITA Neil Humfield Award 2023 Goes To Dudley Bright

Amos Miller appointed Head of Brass Faculty