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

Performances at the 40th Anniversary International Trombone Festival

Submission 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 Unpublished original works written after 1 January 2008.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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 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.

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.