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Written by David Read
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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
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Please note there are a couple of events that are no longer going ahead: - BTS Day, Rugby (May 2010)
- Big Brass Bash in Kent (June 2010)
On the positive side, there is a new BTS event in Rochdale this summer. More details will be appearing here shortly. |
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Written by David Read
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Saturday, 06 March 2010 |
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During the summer there are several opportunities to study with internationally famous trombonists. Here we collect together some of the best known courses. | Name | Belgian Brass Academy | | Dates | 4-10 July | | Venue | Tongeren, Belgium | | Language | English? | | Trombone tutors | Jonas Bylund, Roger Argente | | Entry requirements | Age over 18 | | Tuition cost | €475 | | Food & Accomodation cost | Not included | | Included highlights | Concerts from New Trombone Collective, Mnozil Brass, Spanish Brass, Belgian Brass | | Website | www.ibba.be | | | Name | Joseph Alessi Seminar | | Dates | 29 Jun-4 July | | Venue | Fossano, Italy | | Language | English | | Trombone tutors | Joe Alessi, Jeroen Mentes | | Entry requirements | 6 international places selected by CV & reference by 15th April | | Tuition cost | €500 | | Food & Accomodation cost | €65/day | | Included highlights | | | Website | http://www.alessiseminar.com/ | |
| Name | Asia Trombone Seminar | | Dates | 10-18 July | | Venue | Taipai City, Taiwan, Republic of China | | Language | English | | Trombone tutors | Festival Bone: Koichiro Yamamoto, Mark Hetzler, Denson Paul Pollard, Brad Edwards | | Entry requirements | Festival Bone: 20 international places; Symphonic Bone: open. Apply with CD audition by 1 Apr. | | Tuition cost | Festival Bone: US$ 900; Symphonic Bone: US$ 500 | | Food & Accomodation cost | TBC | | Included highlights | Recital from each member of faculty | | Website | http://asiatromboneseminar.com/ | |
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Written by David Read
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 |
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In June, the Freckleton Band is hosting Douglas Yeo and the Natural State Brass Band from the USA. Sunday 27th June 2010 Kirkham Grammar School, Kirkham, Lancashire, UK 2pm trombone clinic and massed blow 7pm concert Douglas will be giving a clinic including a massed trombone blow, and is also guest soloist in the evening concert with the Freckleton Band and the NSBB, where the trombone group formed will also perform! Trombonists of all standards and ages are welcome to attend and perform! For further details please contact Andy Cattanach at
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Written by David Read
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Sunday, 28 February 2010 |
Bones Apart are heading to Wales in a few weeks time. As guests of the Risca Salvation Army, they will play in concert in Newport on Saturday 27th March. They have also been invited to Cardiff the day before by Kevin Price to present a workshop and recital at the RWCMD.
March 26 - 1pm Recital and Masterclass at RWCMD, Cardiff
March 27 - 7.30pm Guest Artists with the Risca Salvation Army Band, Newport, Wales
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Black Dyke Trombones in SE London |
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Written by David Read
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Friday, 26 February 2010 |
 Brett Baker and the Black Dyke Trombone Quartet are leading a workshop and concert in Bromley, (South East London) on Saturday 20th March. Hosted by the Bromley Temple Salvation Army, the 'Trombone Focus Day', in association with the BTS, is open to all trombone players, regardless of whether they or not they are Salvationists, their age or ability.
The aim of the day is to inspire, motivate and encourage all trombonists in the Salvation Army London South East Division and beyond.
The cost of the day is £9 each, or £5 to BTS members, which includes a hot lunch, and tea & coffee etc during the day and entrance to the evening festival. Visitors also welcome to come and listen during the workshop. Please see updates page for details.
There will be a concert in the evening, featuring the Black Dyke Trombone Quartet, supported by Bromley Temple Band, which will also include participation of a trombone choir comprising of the delegates from the workshop.
Saturday 20th March 2010 Workshop: 9.45 - 5.00 Evening Festival: 7.00 (£3 entry payable on the door)
All proceeds from the day will be donated to a project that Bromley Temple Salvation Army are supporting, called ‘The Bridge’. |
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Written by David Read
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Sunday, 21 February 2010 |
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Birmingham Conservatoire BTS Day Sunday 9th May 2010, 10.30am-7.30pm,
Birmingham Conservatoire, Paradise Circus, Birmingham Following the recent news that Brass Explosion was cancelled, the BTS is delighted to announce that a special trombone day takes its place. The Birmingham Conservatoire opens its doors to trombonists everywhere, for a spectacular day for trombonists of all abilities. The day will be packed with workshops, competitions and a host of exciting events to include: Massed Trombone choir directed by Bob Hughes Don Lusher solo trombone competition sponsored by Yamaha UK Celebrity recital Jazz stars, Jeremy Price, Gordon Campbell, Pete Beachill CBSO Low Brass Section Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band with soloists Sue Addison with Elgar’s trombone Trade Stands with instruments, accessories, CDs, music
To register please email BTS Secretary, Geoff Wolmark:
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Children under 16 are most welcome but must be accompanied by an adult who takes full responsibility for supervising the child whilst they are on Conservatoire premises. If you are intending to bring a group of children, please contact Geoff Wolmark, BTS Secretary.
Free to BTS members, £10 for non-BTS members, or join the BTS on the day.
This news item will be kept up-to-date with details as the day approaches. |
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Written by David Read
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Sunday, 14 February 2010 |
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Later this month, the Royal College of Music is putting on a large brass concert featuring two major modern works for brass by Takemitsu and John Tavener.
25 February 2010, 7.30pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music, London
RCM
Brass Ensemble
Nigel Black director
Programme to include:
Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (arr. Elgar Howarth)
Takemitsu Signals from Heaven
John Tavener Trisagion
Tickets £5, RCM Box Office 020 7591 4314
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Written by David Read
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 |
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Dennis Rollins has been awarded a Visiting Professorship at Leeds College of Music.
Philip Meaden, Principal, Leeds College of Music, said:
The Committee acknowledged [Dennis’] international profile as a trombone player, composer, arranger and producer. [His] recent workshop with Leeds College of Music students was extremely well-received; both students and staff found [his] work inspirational and of great benefit.
Dennis Rollins live dates:
 Sunday 2 May - Plymouth Jazz Festival - Dennis Rollins’ Badbone & Co
Saturday 8 May - Ropery Hall, Barton Upon Humber - Dennis Rollins’ Velocity Trio
Saturday 29 May - Hay Literary Festival - Dennis Rollins’ Badbone & Co
Sunday 30 May - Hay Literary Festival - Dennis Rollins’ Griots t Garage
Thursday 17 June - Jersey Arts Centre - Dennis Rollins’ Velocity Trio
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Nightingale trombone quintet in SW London |
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Written by David Read
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Monday, 01 February 2010 |
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South-West London has a jazz treat coming up in a couple of weeks, with five trombones and rhythm led by Mark Nightingale playing a night at the Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club. T he 'Rosetta Bones' are: Mark Nightingale, Chris Lowe, Lee Hallam, Geoff Baxter and Jimmy Adams,with rhythm section consisting of Nick Ramm on piano, NickWalsh on double bass and Nick Smalley on drums. They'll be playing arrangements by Kai Winding, Mark Nightingale, Bob Florence, Alan Hare and Chris Lowe. The Rosetta ‘Bones’
18th February 2010, 8pm
Richmond & Twickenham Jazz Club
The Crown Bar & Kitchen, 174 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 2NH
£9/£8 admission
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Written by David Read
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Sunday, 31 January 2010 |
David Carnac is performing the Ferdinand David Concertino in a free concert next Sunday afternoon with the London-based Orchestra of Situation Opera. The rest of the programme is taken from Mozart's Nozza di Figaro and Piano Concerto No. 12.
Sunday 7th February 2010, 4pm
St George's Church, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2HR
Orchestra of Situation Opera
Free tickets
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