British Trombone Society

Crossing the Great Divide

Playing jazz and classical music

Michael Hext expounds on being both a jazz and classical trombonist.

Following the recent death of British jazz trombonist and former BTS President Don Lusher, Sheila Tracy has penned a fitting tribute and obituary for the man who inspired generations of young trombonists.

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"The Improved Trombone": an essay in Edwardian ingenuity

A technical innovation or a flop?

One of the most remarkable efforts to improve upon the basic design of the trombone occurred at the turn of the 20th Century in Edwardian England. Chris Greening looks at the instrument designed for and produced by the Salvation Army.

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New York, New York

Sam Burtis in The Big Apple

Recently interviewed, Sam Burtis reveals to David Lalljee the intricacies of the life of a New York studio musician. He discusses the influences on him and other studio trombonists and the pressures of working in the New York studio scene.

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Fall and Rise of the Alto Trombone: 1830-2000

Rob Slocombe investigates

During the latter half of the 19th century, the alto trombone diminished in popularity almost to the point of extinction. The last thirty years have seen a resurgence of interest. Rob Slocombe investigates the Fall and Rise of the Alto Trombone.

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God's Trombones

Beethoven's Vier Equale

Peter Bassano, ex-trombonist with the Philharmonia Orchestra, has researched that well-known work for trombone quartet, Beethoven's Vier Equale and presents his findings in God's Trombones.

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The Future is in Low Notes

Spotlight on the contrabass trombone

Adrian Cleverley reports on Chris Stearn's Contrabass Trombone Masterclass at Trinity College of Music.

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Latest News

Dennis Rollins in Milton Keynes

Thursday, 02 September 2010

Dennis Rollins joins funk band "The Bag Ladies" in Milton Keynes on the 24th for an evening of great tromboning and great Jazz Funk. Dennis... Read more...

Arthur Wilson in the Guardian

Thursday, 26 August 2010

Following Arthur Wilson's obituary in The Trombonist, published earlier this week, The Guardian has followed with its own, written by Tom Hooper: ... Read more...

Trombone Ensemble Composition Contest

Wednesday, 18 August 2010

Performances at the 40th Anniversary International Trombone FestivalSubmission deadline: 31 January 2011PrizesFirst - $2500, Second - $1250,... Read more...

Stamp Quartet concert in London

Friday, 30 July 2010

The Stamp Quartet performs on Tuesday 3 August at the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields in central London with an exciting all-new programme.For more... Read more...

East Yorkshire BTS day

Thursday, 29 July 2010

The Black Dyke Trombone Quartet will lead workshops and mass blowing at a BTS day in Hull/Beverley. All ages and abilities welcome to this first East... Read more...

BTS Wessex Region Trombone Day

Friday, 23 July 2010

The Wessex Region trombone day 2010 will be on 19 September 2010 and is being arranged in association with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. The... Read more...

Cambridge recital

Friday, 23 July 2010

Recent Cambridge University graduate Stephanie Dyer is performing a trombone recital in a week's time, as part of the Cambridge Music... Read more...

Arthur Wilson: 21 June 1927 – 10 July 2010

Tuesday, 13 July 2010

Arthur Wilson passed away peacefully at his home in Muswell Hill, North London on Saturday 10 July 2010. He had been suffering from Parkinson's... Read more...

Cheltenham recital

Friday, 09 July 2010

Guildhall trombonist Jon Roskilly is performing a recital with organ in Cheltenham later this month. He aims to raise money for the mental health... Read more...

Kneller Hall BTS day and quartet competition

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

Kneller Hall in London is throwing its doors open to trombonists for a very grand BTS day this autumn. The 17th century stately home based in... Read more...