Archive: 2014

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  • Jorgen van Rijen Trombone Concert

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    On Thursday 20th November at 6pm, Jorgen van Rijen (Visiting Professor of Trombone) will be directing the Royal Academy of Music Trombone Choir in a concert in Duke's Hall at the Royal Academy...

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  • Borders Big Band

    Written By: Ross Learmonth
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    A new community Big Band is being formed in the Borders region and is currently looking for more trombonists. The borders based big band may appeal to players of all ages/levels from the...

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  • Sheila Tracy passes

    Written By: Geoff Wolmark
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    It is with great sadness that the BTS announces the death of Sheila Tracy yesterday, on 30 September, 2014. Sheila was a Past President of the BTS, an active supporter of the Society,...

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  • Advertisement for BTS Secretary

    Written By: Ross Learmonth
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    The BTS is looking for a new Secretary to replace Geoff Wolmark, who is stepping down from this position at the October, 2015 AGM. The key tasks of this unpaid position are as...

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  • Big Band In A Day

    Written By: Ross Learmonth
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    Do you want to play in a Big Band at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club? On the first Sunday of every month, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club hold a free workshop for players aged 12...

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  • Peter Moore Joins LSO

    Written By: Edward Solomon
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    The London Symphony Orchestra has appointed 18-year-old Peter Moore as Co-Principal Trombone, the Orchestra’s youngest ever member. Peter was a graduate of the 2012 LSO Brass Academy. Each year the LSO Academy provides...

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  • Summer 2014 Magazine Preview

    Written By: Ross Learmonth
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    Here is a sneak preview of our Summer 2014 edition of 'The Trombonist'. In addition to our regular articles we want to send a huge happy 90th birthday to former Hallé Principal Trombone, Maisie...

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  • Tony Evans Passes

    Written By: Geoff Wolmark
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    It is with great sadness that the BTS heard of the death of Tony Evans in October 2013. Tony was the BTS South West Regional Rep for many years, a fine player and...

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  • Gordon Campbell at Chichester Festival

    Written By: Ross Learmonth
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    Gordon Campbell, one of Britain's leading trombone players, is to make a special guest appearance at this year's Chichester Festival. He will be performing with the Southdowns Concert Band , under the musical...

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  • Christian Lindberg Interview Now Online

    Written By: Ross Learmonth
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    Thank you to all members who sent in their questions for Christian. This interview marks the beginning of many talks with some of the world's leading players.  

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  • Interview with Christian Lindberg

    Written By: Ross Learmonth
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    The BTS will be interviewing the Paganini of the trombone, Christian Lindberg, on Tuesday 11th March. We welcome any questions you may have for Christian. This is your chance to have any questions...

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  • Olsen Trombone Concerto UK Premiere

    Written By: Geoff Wolmark
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    Norwegian composer Ole Olsen (1850-1927) wrote his trombone concerto in 1886 and it was left neglected for over a hundred years until it received its first performance and recording by Christian Lindberg in...

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