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JoeBok
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Joined: Wed Jan 22, 2025 3:21 pm
Location: Vashon Island

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Hello! As a kid, I played the trombone until 10th grade, then did other things ... for 40 years! An overheard conversation at a holiday party led me to dust off my trombone and join a band a few weeks ago. Best thing I've done in a long time!

I've already learned a lot from forum posts here, so I'm making it official.
mayflowerwatson
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Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:09 am

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Post by mayflowerwatson »

Hi! I've been perusing the forums for a few years now, only recently joined. I'm a hobby-player. Statistician by day, member of a variety of local community bands by night. Trying to find more opportunities to play my bass bone!
Dsalad
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Joined: Wed Jan 22, 2025 3:01 pm

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Hello all! I'm a returning player. I started as a music major in college, but wasn't a great performer. At the end of my second year, I BOMBED my jury piece (Blue Bells of Scotland) and was essentially shunned. I switched to Computer Information Systems and have been an IT proessional for many years (40). 4 years to retirement! I kept my High School horn, a King 3B with F attachment. Sold the other ones when I quit music school. I also have an antique Buescher Grand that I haven't opened in 40 years. I wonder what it smells like...? Anyway...I am baaaack and playing with a local community band. Finding other opportunities to do orchestra stuff.

Range, intonation, tone, air ... all difficult to get back!
Posaunus
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Joined: Fri Mar 23, 2018 9:54 pm
Location: California

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Dsalad wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 8:55 am Hello all! I'm a returning player. I started as a music major in college, but wasn't a great performer. At the end of my second year, I BOMBED my jury piece (Blue Bells of Scotland) and was essentially shunned. I switched to Computer Information Systems and have been an IT proessional for many years (40). 4 years to retirement! I kept my High School horn, a King 3B with F attachment. Sold the other ones when I quit music school. I also have an antique Buescher Grand that I haven't opened in 40 years. I wonder what it smells like...? Anyway...I am baaaack and playing with a local community band. Finding other opportunities to do orchestra stuff.

Range, intonation, tone, air ... all difficult to get back!
Many of us have been there.

You were wise to keep your King 3B-F. It should serve you well.

Keep practicing & playing with others!
Mpizzo1
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Joined: Thu Jan 30, 2025 3:52 am

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Post by Mpizzo1 »

Hello all. I am new to the chat and want to keep up the tradition of new members introducing themselves. I am a music enthusiast playing trombone over 40 years from elementary school through undergrad and I currently play in a community concert band. I recently picked up the baritone horn, and after 5 days of hard work learning fingerings, performed in my first ever Tuba Christmas in NYC. I have an affinity with vintage instruments but my goto horn is a Bach Stradivarius 42B w/F-attachment circa 1970.
kenyama
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Joined: Tue Jul 23, 2024 10:08 am

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Post by kenyama »

Hello, I’m an amateur trombone player. I used to play bass trombone in a wind orchestra, and these days, I play a straight tenor trombone (YSL-697Z) in a big band. I live in Tokyo. This chat is always full of interesting info, and I really enjoy being here
Posaunus
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Location: California

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ようこそ, Kenyama.
CoralieL
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Joined: Mon Feb 03, 2025 11:54 am

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Post by CoralieL »

Hello,

My name is Coralie, and I am French. I have been playing the trombone since I was 11 years old (I am 29 now). I am looking for a community of enthusiasts to share my passion. There is no active French forum, so I am coming here. :-)
richtbone
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Joined: Sat Jan 04, 2025 5:30 pm

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Post by richtbone »

Hey everyone! I am long time lurker and was amember on the old trombone forum. I primarily work as a band director, but try to stay active performing every opportunity I get.
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