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New Glissando issue out now...

The latest issue of the Glissando magazine — which has everything and more for trombone players all over the world — from Grethe Tonheim to Wycliffe Gordon

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If you are a trombone player who wants to find out more about the world of your chosen instrument then the new issue of Glissando Magazine is now available via the app or from the glissando website: www.glissandomagazine.com

Taster interviews

There are taster interviews of what can be found from the likes of jazz stars Wycliffe Gordon and Bert Boeren. Also read about Weston Sprott, trombone at the MET Orchestra, Roger Cutts, Principal Trombone of the Welsh National Opera gives readers very useful advice, and former ITA President Don Lucas reveals his top notes to readers.

Articles

There are articles on the history of trombone activities from Denmark and the current situation in Mexico from Professor Niels-Ole Bo Johansen and Wayne Groves.

Michael Davis shares his music matters with us, and Mark Freeh tells us about Urbie Green's most recent birthday party.

Reviews

Also in this issue you will find reviews of the exciting Slider Asia in Hong Kong, and a review of the Dutch Bass Trombone Open from September. This issue is well worth a read.

Issue 5 out soon

Issue 5 will be out in March and will feature the wonderful Helen Vollam from the BBC Symphony Orchestra, whilst Andrew Berryman previously of the Halle Orchestra, talks about his experiences in Abu Dharbi.

All that and there are interviews, articles and reviews with the likes of Regis Managa, Jiggs Whiggam, Alciomar Oliviera, Martin Reinhardt, Dorothy Gates, Grethe Tonheim (pictured above), Adrian Morris, Bill Broughton, the Latztch Brass Festival and Singapore Trombone Festival as.

Why not subscribe now to view all five issues, or download issue 1 for free via the website for a taste of what is on offerGlissando magazine

Why not give it a try?

Why not subscribe now to view all five issues, or download issue 1 for free via the website for a taste of what is on offer.

Go to: www.glissandomagazine.com

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Symphony Hall

2028 European Championships to be held in Birmingham

April 24 • EBBA to run 50th anniversary event at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.


Linz

Report & Result: 10th European Solo Championship

April 24 • Young Swiss cornet star Simon Gabriel adds to his growing list of accolades as he becomes European Solo Champion in Linz.


Stevenage

Abusive and threatening behaviour sees ban

April 24 • The London & Southern Counties Regional Championships have acted to ban a band member after abusing and threatening behaviour towards a concert hall steward.


Fleetwood contest

Fleetwood live...

April 24 • If you can't get to Linz or Fleetwood this weekend you can still just sit back and enjoy the action from the comfort of your own home.


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


City of Norwich Brass

April 23 • City of Norwich Brass are seeking a talented and confident solo (tutti) cornet player to join our friendly and ambitious band. We offer a welcoming environment with a diverse and challenging musical repertoire playing at regular concerts and contests


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