The British Trombone Society is delighted to announce its 2011/2012 composers’ competition, which aims to encourage composers throughout the UK and abroad to write for the trombone. The competition is open to both BTS and Non-BTS members.

Composers are invited to write music for the trombone in one of six categories:

1. Unaccompanied trombone
2. Trombone and piano: (a) concerto; (b) concert item
3. Trombone and brass band: (a) concerto; (b) concert item
4. Trombone and (a) rhythm section or (b) big band
5. Trombone quartet for junior players (under 16 years)
6. Trombone quartet for senior players

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2012 British Trombone Society
Don Lusher Solo Trombone Competition for young tenor trombonists

The British Trombone Society is proud to remember one of the world's great trombonists with this exciting competition, which gives young players the opportunity to display their melodic, ballad style of playing. Don was renowned worldwide for his mastery of this genre of playing.

First prize: the Don Lusher trophy, awarded by Diana Lusher, and a professional quality trombone donated by Yamaha – a choice of the YSL697Z or YSL881 Xeno.

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