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!

 

 

 

 

 


amills08        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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