The British Trombone Society is pleased to announce a brand new competition for bass trombone players under the age of 26 (born on or after 28 October 1986). The first prize is a top-of-the-range bass trombone kindly donated by Courtois Instruments, and the Bob Hughes Bass Trombone Competition plaque, which remains with the winner until the next competition. The BTS thanks Lyndon Chapman of Courtois/Buffet Group for making the generous gift of the instrument. The competition winner will also be invited to perform at a BTS event of his/her choice during 2012-2013.

The preliminary round of the competition is through the submission of a CD recording of two works for bass trombone. The total playing time should be 12-14 minutes.

1. Bass Trombone Sonata by Timothy Bowers (first movement only).
   Published by Queen's Temple Publications, 15 Mallard Drive, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1GJ. Tel.: 01280 813144.
   Available from June Emerson Wind Music, Ampleforth, Yorkshire, YO6 4HF. Tel. 01439 788324.
2. A work of the performer's choice for bass trombone lasting 6-8 minutes, either for bass trombone with piano accompaniment or unaccompanied bass trombone.

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The British Trombone Society is delighted to announce its 2011/2012 composers’ competition, which aims to encourage composers throughout the UK and abroad to write for the trombone. The competition is open to both BTS and Non-BTS members.

Composers are invited to write music for the trombone in one of six categories:

1. Unaccompanied trombone
2. Trombone and piano: (a) concerto; (b) concert item
3. Trombone and brass band: (a) concerto; (b) concert item
4. Trombone and (a) rhythm section or (b) big band
5. Trombone quartet for junior players (under 16 years)
6. Trombone quartet for senior players

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2012 British Trombone Society
Don Lusher Solo Trombone Competition for young tenor trombonists

The British Trombone Society is proud to remember one of the world's great trombonists with this exciting competition, which gives young players the opportunity to display their melodic, ballad style of playing. Don was renowned worldwide for his mastery of this genre of playing.

First prize: the Don Lusher trophy, awarded by Diana Lusher, and a professional quality trombone donated by Yamaha – a choice of the YSL697Z or YSL881 Xeno.

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