The British Trombone Society has released details of its 2012 Composer Competition.

Six categories

The competition is open to both BTS and Non-BTS members, with six categories of composition.

The six categories are as follows:
1. Unaccompanied trombone
2. Trombone & Piano
3. Trombone & Brass Band
4. Trombone & Rhythm Section/Big band
5. Trombone Quartet for Junior players (under 16 years)
6. Trombone Quartet for Senior players

All submissions must be received by December 1st 2011 and will be judged by a team of expert trombone players and composers from within and outside the BTS.

The competition is a superb opportunity for composers, however experienced, and provides a showcase for the best new music for trombonistsBrett Baker

Prizes

Prizes include the publication of your score by a music publisher and its performance at a future BTS event in 2012 as well as the Black Dyke Band Festival on 20th May 2012.

The winner of each section will have an opportunity for their compositions to be played and recorded by leading UK trombone players.

Entry to the competition is free to BTS members and £30.00 to non-members.

Superb opportunity

Further details should be sought from BTS President, Brett Baker (address below), who told 4BR: "There are no restrictions on the composer's age or country. The competition is a superb opportunity for composers, however experienced, and provides a showcase for the best new music for trombonists."

Further details:

Brett Baker
President
The British Trombone Society
35 Yew Tree Drive
Barnton
Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 4NH
e mail: brett.trombone@googlemail.com