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22 year old Ukrainian trombonist Polina Tarasenko won the trombone category of the 2023 Aeolus Competition in Dusseldorf, Germany. Tarasenko has a unique background as a trombonist, which is reflected in her very personal style and musicianship. She grew up in Kherson in eastern Ukraine, starting her musical musical career playing Dixieland jazz. Her youth…

Norwegian trombonist Marie Nøkleby Hanssen just won the joint principal job of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. Nøkleby Hanssen grew up in Asker, close to Oslo. She got her bachelor degree from University of Music, Drama and Media Hannover with Jonas Bylund as her main teacher. She finished her studies with the master soloist diploma at…

Hillary Simms was recently appointed to be the new trombonist of the American Brass Quintet (ABQ). The distinguished chamber ensemble has been an “Ensemble-in-Residence” at The Juilliard School since 1987. As part of the residency, Simms is the first woman to ever joined the trombone faculty of the prestigious institution, and she is also the…

After a competitive recent audition, British trombonist Isobel Daws won the principal trombone position of the Luxenbourg Philharmonic Orchestra. Daws is currently a member of the Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra, a program which has been a springboard for a who’s-who of the recent generation of trombonists. She has already released her first…

After some consideration, we hope this is the format for a monthly or bi-monthly news post with short presentations of the new trombone music releases! Every artist has made an immense effort to make these projects a reality! Take this chance to support them, and get to know new music featuring the trombone! If you…

Another major solo competition for young trombonists has recently concluded. Unlike the inaugural Michel Becquet competition, the “74th Prague Spring Competition” boasts a rich history dating all the way back to 1947. The categories rotate each year, and in 2023, the featured instruments were the trombone and viola. The last time since 2011 aspiring trombonists…

Spanish trombonist Roberto de la Guia won the first prize of the Michel Becquet International Trombone Competition on the 16th of April! De le Guia is now the principal trombonist of the Wupperthal Symphony orchestra in Germany. He comes from Minya in Spain, and started his studies at the Castilla-de-la-Mancha conservatory. After winning a scholarship…

Audun Breen, principal trombonist of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (OFO) performed the concerto “Fonos” by Arne Nordheim with his orchestra this week. The OFO has a proud history as a top class ensemble, and got their international breakthrough with the recordings with Mariss Jansons in the 80s. The orchestra is also currently seeing great international…

It is time to celebrate the international women’s day! Here are some news and other items featuring female trombonists and composers! Recently, “The trombone channel” made a video about the shocking story about Abbie Conant and her fight for rights which should be for granted. Here is a disclaimer from Abbie herself, posted by the…

The Berlin Philharmonic recently announced that Jonathon Ramsay won their audition for principal trombone. In 2022, he was appointed principal trombonist of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, and is also a fixed member of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Ramsay will need to pass a probation period to receive tenture with the Berlin Philharmonic. Jonathon (Jono) Ramsay…