*
banner

Trombone scholars required to experience Italian culture

Players with a serious musical outlook and a taste for cultural beauty can now enjoy themselves at the specialist International Festival of Trombone & Culture in Udine in north east Italy.

Udine
  The six day course ais to offer an unique musical and cultural experience

4BR has been informed that there are still a few places available for delegate 'scholars' to take part in the International Festival of Trombone & Culture in Udine in north east Italy.

It is being led by Chris Houlding, Professor of Trombone at the Folkwang Universität der Kunste in Essen and visiting tutor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama from August 1st — 6th.

Intensive

The six-day course will see the delegates join an intensive trombone study schedule working on chamber music alongside the faculty trombone quartet, but also with opportunities for solo performance in the concerts that are planned throughout the week.

Chris told 4BR: "This is a very special opportunity for trombone players to expand their knowledge and expertise with international standard artists such as Rocco Rescigno, Mark Hampson and Richard Harris.

The course is intensive and serious but there will also be ample opportunity to explore Udine, which really is one of Europe's hidden gems for history, architecture and culinary/vino culture."

Get in touch

He added: "We are looking for 'scholars' with serious musical outlooks who are prepared to send a video submission to be considered for a quite outstanding musical and cultural experience."

https://www.udinetrombonefestival.com

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Brass bands

BBE to spearhead campaign for brass band UNESCO recognition

March 12 • Brass Bands England is hoping that people will help support the campaign to to get brass banding added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory.


ConsTest

ConsTest line-up confirmed as tickets go on sale

March 12 • 18 bands will showcase their own-choice selections at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this year.


TR Direct

Insurance queries answered in Torquay

March 12 • T&R Direct Insurance Services will be in Torquay to answer questions, check policies and offer expert advice — so come along and say hello and you could win an iPad too...


West of England

Bond replaces Baker in Torquay box

March 12 • Due to illness Christopher Bond will replace Leigh Baker to adjudicate at the West of England Regional Championships.


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Queen Victorias Consort

Friday 13 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

March 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday(16th) at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. Its all free including the coffee and cake.


Glossop Old Band

March 11 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Rushden Town Band

March 8 • 2nd Trombone for Midlands Area First Section Champions 2026.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd