Friends of British Trombone Society
June Emerson Wind Music
Dan Jenkins
Phil Parker
rockschool
About Us
The British Trombone Society exists to promote the trombone and its repertoire across all musical styles.
We do this by:
- Promoting an annual programme of local and regional events, always including a massed trombone choir session in which everyone is invited to play
- Presenting the biennial British Trombone Festival – a major two-day event featuring recitals, workshops, and seminars given by the UK’s leading trombonists and guests from overseas.
- Producing the digital magazine, The Trombonist
- Organising the biennial BTS Solo & Ensemble Competitions
- Organising the annual BTS Composers’ Competition
- Administering the BTS Instrument Loan Scheme
- Supporting individual members through BTS Bursaries
- Providing grant funding to support performance projects, recordings, and the commissioning of new music from eminent composers
- Publishing the BTS website
Membership is open to all, amateurs and professionals, teachers and academics, as well as non-players; we make no distinctions based on age, ability, or any other considerations.
What's On
12
Dec
Trombone Christmas Carols (Belfast)
12/12/2025 6:00pm-8:30pm
13
Dec
Come & Play Christmas (Brighton)
13/12/2025 2:00pm-4:00pm
14
Dec
Come & Play Christmas (Wareham)
14/12/2025 2:00pm-5:00pm
14
Dec
Bourton Bones Christmas (Bourton-on-Dunsmore)
14/12/2025 7:00pm-9:30pm
31
Jan
Trivergence
31/01/2026 7:30pm-12:00am
28
Feb
Low Brass Workshop with Bones Apart
28/02/2026 2:00pm-9:30pm
8
Mar
BTS Trombone Day - RAF Northolt
08/03/2026 10:00am-6:00pm
22
Mar
Wells Cathedral School Trombone Day 2026
22/03/2026 11:00am-5:00pm
Latest News
Give The Gift of a BTS Subscription
Stuck for present ideas this Christmas? Give the gift of a BTS Subscription this year. Click HERE to go to the membership page.
Come & Play Christmas
Regional Events to join in. Click HERE to check the Events Calendar for further details.
Adam Warburton - Your Representative for the North West Region
We welcome Adam as a new member of the team, looking after the North West Region.
Welcome the Trombones of the Band of the RAF Regiment
We can’t wait to welcome the Trombones of the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment to the celebration.
Why not join us
Join the British Trombone Society and enjoy the full benefits of membership.
Member Discounts
The British Trombone Society has teamed up with a host of companies to bring you even more value for your membership fee.
Joining Is Easy
Click "Join Now" to fill in the online form, and pay using Direct Debit (Preferred), PayPal or Credit/Debit Card.
Well-Being
The BTS is pleased to offer members and their families a range of medical health cover offered through Hospital and Medical Care Association, in addition to insurance cover and hearing-related products.
BTS Magazine
The Trombonist magazine is free to members. The magazine is published online, three times per year and contains articles on every facet of trombone playing - from early music to jazz and avant garde.
Fundraising when shopping
You can support the BTS for free when shopping online. When you use Easy Fundraising and Amazon Smile to shop, the retailer then makes a small donation to say thank you and those funds are sent to support our cause, helping us to provide an even better quality of service to our members.
