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Meet the Band - TROMBONES
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Lyn Edwards - 1st Trombone
Lyn tells us that she learned to play at the age of 40. The rest is silence!
 Adrian Mills - 2nd Trombone
From the age of 7, I went to piano lessons each week, reaching Grade V Theory, then I joined Sidmouth Band whilst still at school, playing Eb bass. During my apprenticeship in electronic engineering, I bought a small bore tenor trombone and played with bands in the Sutton and Croydon area, until I lost my front teeth playing Rugby! Several years later, whilst I was at home, the Sidmouth Band secretary persuaded me to help them out, by playing Eb bass for a contest. After the contest I took up playing tenor trombone again, eventually buying a "Conn Constellation" for myself. I was playing with local brass bands, as well as big bands and orchestral music. My work as a technical author took me all over the country and I used to play when I could. Having recently retired, I rejoined Honiton Band last year and still find playing enjoyable, even at the age of 70!
Tony Bennett - Bass Trombone (awaiting photo)
I have always enjoyed a wide variety of music, learning piano for 5 years while at school, and
choral, singing baritone in various choirs later on. My affection for the ‘voice’ of the trombone
developed while listening to trad jazz and brass/military bands. So, on retirement, I bought one
and a teach yourself book. On emigration to Devon, I joined a rehearsal band in Honiton, and
am now enjoying playing bass trombone with Honiton Band.
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