Mike Saville

Mike Saville Mike Saville began playing the trombone at the age of twelve. In 1991 he went to the Royal College of Music where he studied with Peter Bassano, Arthur Wilson and sackbut with Sue Addison. He graduated in 1995 with a BMus and first class honours in his final recital.

Since leaving the RCM he has pursued a varied playing career performing with the likes of the Gabrieli Consort, London Philharmonic, Glen Miller Orchestra, Crazy for You, John Wilson Orchestra and many other orchestras, shows, big bands, recordings and tours around London and the south of England.

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Crossing the Great Divide: Michael Hext expounds on being both a jazz and classical trombonist.

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New York, New York: Recently interviewed, Sam Burtis reveals to David Lalljee the intricacies of the life of a New York studio musician.

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

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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 Innovation or flop?

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Rob Slocombe investigates the Fall and Rise of the Alto Trombone.

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God's Trombones: Peter Bassano has researched Beethoven's Vier Equale.

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Arthur Wilson: With the passing of Arthur (21 Jun 1927 – 10 Jul 2010) after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, the music profession has lost one of its finest symphonic trombone players and teachers.

Arthur's career spanned more than 50 years. His loss will be deeply felt by hundreds of friends, colleagues and ex-students.

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