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Bousfield takes professor role

Trombone star to take professorial role in Switzerland.

Bousfield
 

Trombone star Ian Bousfield is to be appointed the new trombone professor at the HKB in Bern, Switzerland. Ian will take up the post in September

Prospect

Ian told 4BR: "The prospect of working with the incredibly rich source of local talent combined with bringing in top students from all over the world really excites me. I’m looking forward to starting my responsibilities in September."

Those who have interest in studying with Ian should either contact him directly at: contact@ianbousfield.com or go to http://www.hkb.bfh.ch/

The prospect of working with the incredibly rich source of local talent combined with bringing in top students from all over the world really excites meIan Bousfield

Auditions

Ian added: "The entrance auditions for the coming autumn will be September 12th, and deadlines for application are August 20th, although, given the short notice of the appointment, there is of course a deal of flexibility with dates."

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