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  • Daily Mail campaigns for brass band state funding

    Written By: Edward Solomon
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     Daily Mail columnist and trombonist Jane Fryer writes in the Saturday 22 December edition of the Daily Mail (We're running out of brass) about the state of brass band funding. Last week...

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  • Vienna Philharmonic Trombones in London

    Written By: David Read
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    On Sunday 24th February 2008 the BTS, with the support of the Royal Academy of Music, are pleased to present an exciting day of trombone playing and workshops featuring the trombones of the...

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  • RNCM premieres

    Written By: David Read
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    Top trombone soloists will once again be featured in January's RNCM Festival of Brass. Mark Frost will be stepping into the spotlight in a world premiere of Spooks, an outrage for bass trombone...

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  • Rollins praised

    Written By: David Read
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    The Guardian has a review of *Dennis Rollins' Badbone & Co* who were at Ronnie Scott's jazz club this week. The impressive young team make Rollins' brass-led brand of funk-jazz sound effortless. Reviewer...

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  • Philharmonia Carolling

    Written By: David Read
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    *Byron Fulcher* and *Christian Jones* now appear on a video Christmas Card. The Philharmonia Orchestra trombonists perform in three brass carols, viewable by all on the Internet. Festive trombonists are encouraged to check...

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  • Nightingale at the RNCM

    Written By: David Read
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    The RNCM Big Band will be appearing with top British jazz trombonist *Mark Nightingale* this January. Tuesday 22 January 2008 7.30pm Bruntwood Theatre, RNCM, Manchester, UK Tickets ??15.50-??10.50 and more information from the...

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  • New BTS faces

    Written By: David Read
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    The BTS Executive Board is pleased to announce the appointment of several new faces to the running of the Society. Richard Walker takes over as the West Midlands rep, *John Ingman* becomes our first...

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  • Radio special - Denis Wick in discussion

    Written By: David Read
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    This weekend sees a very special radio broadcast called Global Bones, available to listen to live on the Internet. Chats with top trombonists Ian Bousfield, Dennis Rollins, Denis Wick, Simon Wills, Chris Houlding,...

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  • Stargazer score excerpt

    Written By: David Read
    Comments: 0

    It's a hugely enjoyable if lightweight piece, almost like film music in its vivid orchestration, old-fashioned tunefulness and unpretentious storytelling. Dove pictures the trombonist, peering along the bell of his instrument, as an astronomer...

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  • Tools4Winds launches new line of trombone mutes

    Written By: Edward Solomon
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    Rotterdam-based French horn player Richard Speetjens, who runs Tools4Winds, has just launched a new line of wooden mutes for tenor, bass, and contrabass trombones. Endorsed by Richard Speetjens colleague Ben van Dijk, who...

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  • Royal Academy of Music Trombone Choir Concert

    Written By: Edward Solomon
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    Under the direction of BTS President Bob Hughes, the Royal Academy of Music Trombone Choir is presenting a free concert of music for trombone ensemble at the David Josefowitz Recital Hall, Royal Academy...

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  • Gordon Campbell in Cambridge

    Written By: David Read
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    Lead trombone of the BBC Big Band, Gordon Campbell, is featured soloist alongside jazz trumpet player Mike Lovatt in an unusual pairing with brass band in Cambridge next month. The City of Cambridge...

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  • Manchester recital

    Written By: David Read
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    The University of Manchester Brass Ensemble will give a rousing first concert in their academic year, performing a lunchtime recital this Friday. The centre-piece of the programme is Tomasi's Fanfares Liturgiques which includes solo...

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  • Howard Hedges in profile

    Written By: David Read
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    American trombonist Howard Hedges, was only 21 when he was appointed bass trombone in the famous Stan Kenton band in 1978. He went on to tour with several major musicals and in backing...

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  • New teachers at Trinity

    Written By: David Read
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    Following the retirement of Roger Harvey from the teaching faculty of Trinity College of Music at the start of the summer, Roger Argente (Head of Brass) has announced two new appointments. Mark Templeton,...

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  • Finnish brass quintet concert

    Written By: David Read
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    The Helsinki Brass Quintet will be in London next month to perform a programme including lots of Finnish music. The visit is part of the Sibelius and Beyond festival of Finnish music. Friday...

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  • Global Bones - trombone radio

    Written By: David Read
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    Global Bones is a radio programme going out worldwide on 9 December 2007 on the Internet, live from a cowshed in the heart of Norfolk, the home of Wayland Radio. There'll be three...

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  • Under-16s BTS offer

    Written By: David Read
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    Trombonists aged 16 and under are encouraged to join the community of trombonists in Britain with a new special BTS membership price of ??10, less than half the standard rate. Along with the...

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  • Dick Tyack retiring

    Written By: David Read
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    Following 17 years in the pit at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, bass/contrabass trombonist Dick Tyack has announced his retirement this month. Prior to Covent Garden, I was with the...

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  • Oundle BTS event - final details

    Written By: David Read
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    Trombonists able to get to Oundle School in Northamptonshire on Sunday 7th October will be in for a treat! Comprising a whole day of massed blowing, concerts, masterclasses, talks and the BTS Annual...

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