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Dennis Rollins in Milton Keynes |
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Written by David Read
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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 joins the band's resident trombonist Phil Cambridge for two sets of "Bad Bone" numbers, original material and Jazz Funk covers. 24th September 2010, 8pm MADCAP, Wolverton |
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Arthur Wilson in the Guardian |
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Written by David Read
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 |
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Following Arthur Wilson's obituary in The Trombonist, published earlier this week, The Guardian has followed with its own, written by Tom Hooper:
Arthur Wilson: Influential orchestral trombonist with a smooth, flowing style
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Trombone Ensemble Composition Contest |
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Written by Edward Solomon
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Wednesday, 18 August 2010 |
Performances at the 40th Anniversary International Trombone FestivalSubmission deadline: 31 January 2011 Prizes First - $2500, Second - $1250, Third - $750 Purpose To encourage composition of new works for trombone ensemble, showcasing the unique and diverse capabilities of the trombone playable by skilled amateur trombonists and above.
The pieces should be accessible and help to popularise the trombone when played for general audiences. Who may enter Anyone Requirements A work for trombone ensemble (4-8 parts) of intermediate to advanced grade. Three to nine minutes in length. Unpublished original works written after 1 January 2008. Entry Materials Full score (one with composer's name and one without) and parts in PDF format. CD or electronic submission with MP3 recording of MIDI or performance of piece. Performance The prize-winning pieces will be performed at the 40th Anniversary International Trombone Festival 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee by Bone Therapy (a Nashville Community Trombone Ensemble). Publication The International Trombone Association will have right of first refusal regarding publication until 31 December 2012. All submissions remain part of the Bone Therapy library. Submission Info Materials should be submitted to:
Bone Therapy 2158 Key Drive Brentwood TN 37027
or electronically to
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Stamp Quartet concert in London |
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Written by Edward Solomon
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Friday, 30 July 2010 |
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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.
Programme:
Paul Creston: Fanfare for Paratroopers Claude Debussy: Trois Chansons Derek Bourgeois: Trombone Quartet Giovanni Gabrieli: Sonata Kazimierz Serocki: Suite für vier Posaunen
Entrance is free and no tickets are required. |
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Written by David Read
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 |
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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 Yorkshire BTS event.
Hull/Beverley, venue TBC 2 October 2010
BTS Members free, others £10 |
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BTS Wessex Region Trombone Day |
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Written by Edward Solomon
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Friday, 23 July 2010 |
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The Wessex Region trombone day 2010 will be on 19 September 2010 and is being arranged in association with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. The venue is a spacious concert hall at Lytchett Minster School, Post Green Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD, about five miles west of Poole in the lovely Dorset countryside.
Registration on the day will be from 09:30 for a 10:00 start.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's principal trombonist Kevin Morgan will take us through a series of warm-ups and massed blows spaced out through the day. This year the music will include some new arrangements with a swing band flavour. In the afternoon, Robb Tooley, recently appointed to the BSO, will perform Dan Jenkins' Trombone Concerto, accompanied by the St. Aldhelm's Orchestra, conducted by his colleague, Kevin Smith. The day will finish at approximately 16:30.
There will be several trade stands for all to browse and buy from during the day. The Royal Marines have also been invited to provide a stand as they are currently recruiting trombonists. The day is open to both BTS members and non-members, but there is a charge to cover the cost of hall hire as follows:
BTS Members: £10
Non-members: £12
Under 16s and seniors over 60 (members and non-members): £8
Those wishing to attend should
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, Bruce Harding, at 73 Sopwith Crescent, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SW (tel. 01202 880814), enclosing the appropriate value cheque before 10 September.
There are no catering facilities at the school, but free tea and coffee will be available throughout the day. Please bring a packed lunch, as it is a drive to the nearest pub or restaurant.
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Written by David Read
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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 Festival.
Stephanie Dyer performs with fellow music graduate pianist Matthew Fletcher. The duo has been performing since 2008 and has included a new piece for the combination by Toby Young.
Next weekend's recital programmes works by well-known composers. Fitzwilliam Promenade Concert Sunday 1 August 2010, 1.15pm The Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, UK Free admission; retiring collection Stephanie Dyer trombone Matthew Fletcher piano Saint-Saëns – Cavatine Carl Maria von Weber – Romance Rimsky-Korsakov – Trombone Concerto Hindemith – Sonata for Trombone and Piano |
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Arthur Wilson: 21 June 1927 – 10 July 2010 |
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Written by Edward Solomon
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Tuesday, 13 July 2010 |
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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 Disease for several years. Arthur was principal trombone of the Philharmonia Orchestra from 1951-1979, playing under some of the great conductors including Karajan, Klemperer, Barbirolli and Giulini. Arthur was also a founder member of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble and for many years principal trombone of the English Chamber Orchestra, as well as co-principal trombone at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Arthur was professor of trombone at the Royal College of Music, London, teaching up to the age of 72. Many of the leading professional players in the UK and beyond studied under his careful guidance. Arthur was one of the most respected and loved trombonists in the music business. He will be greatly missed. Arthur's wife, Fiona, is planning a private family cremation in the coming days. There will be a musical celebration of Arthur's life in the next few months. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of The Trombonist. |
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Written by David Read
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Friday, 09 July 2010 |
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Guildhall trombonist Jon Roskilly is performing a recital with organ in Cheltenham later this month. He aims to raise money for the mental health charity Rethink. Trombone and Organ Recital Friday 30th July 2010, 7.30pm St. Mary's, Prestbury, nr. Cheltenham, GL53 3BQ Entry: £4 donation to Rethink Gustav Holst: Duo Concertante Buxton Orr: Concerto for Trombone John Purser: Skyelines Alexandre Guilmant: Morceau Symphonique Carl Maria von Weber: Romance plus organ solos: Frank Bridge: Adagio in E David Smith: Prelude |
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Kneller Hall BTS day and quartet competition |
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Written by David Read
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Tuesday, 29 June 2010 |
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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 Twickenham is now home to the Royal Military School of Music, but on 17 October, trombonists are invited to battle it out in a quartet competition and to hear a concert by the Army Big Band, compered by Sheila Tracey amongst other activities.
17 October 2010, all day
BTS Day and Quartet Competition
Free for BTS members and service personnel, £10 otherwise
Trombone Quartet competition
Alan Hoddinott's Four Bagatelles (4 minutes) will be the set piece and quartets should complete a programme of their own choice pieces up to a total of 10 minutes.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three places. Presentation of the Kneller Hall Trophy will also go to the highest place forces ensemble. The judges will be Denis Wick and Major Kevin Roberts (Director of Music The Grenadier Guards Band).
The competition is open to all that are attending the day, but please return this entry form in advance.
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