British Trombone Society Open Day @ The Hexagon

The Hexagon music centre : the new home of the East Riding Schools’ Music Service played host to the British Trombone society on Saturday. The day was attended by a good number of Trombone players from around the East Riding and further afield.

The open day was led by Brett Baker. Brett is an internationally renowned trombone soloist and clinician as well as being the principal Trombonist of the world famous Black Dyke Band. He was joined by the Black Dyke Trombone quartet and soloists Stephen Lomas & Chris Gomersall.

The day included workshop and masterclass sessions and culminated in a concert performance by quartets and soloists including the principal Trombonist of the East Riding Youth Orchestra: Richard Leonard who gave a fine rendition of the first movement of Grondahl’s Trombone Concerto.

The concert finished with a massed performance of the thunderbirds march played by large Trombone Ensemble.

Peter Walker (assistant head of the Schools’ Music Service) said “ it was a really enjoyable day which was very much a celebration of Trombone playing.

It was great to see so many of our young pupils attending as it gave them the opportunity to hear some of the finest Trombonists in the country perform a wide range of music. Hopefully they will all have gone away feeling excited and inspired by what is possible with a bit of hard work and regular practice.We look forward to welcoming the BTS back to the Hexagon next year.”