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Bones Apart

About Me

Bones Apart Trombone Quartet is now in its 10th year and internationally recognised as a leading chamber ensemble. Formed in 1999, the all-female trombone quartet has performed its diverse repertoire world-wide to audiences of all ages.

The members of the ensemble – Becky Smith, Jayne Murrill, Helen Vollam and Lorna McDonald – are committed to raising the profile of the trombone as a chamber music instrument by demonstrating its versatility. Through commissioning works and new arrangements Bones Apart has expanded the boundaries of brass chamber music, widening its appeal to an ever increasing audience.

In 2001 Bones Apart was awarded the coveted chamber music prize by the Royal Over-Seas League leading to appearances at music events such as the Edinburgh International Festival. The quartet has also performed at major concert venues including the Wigmore Hall and St Martin in the Fields, in addition to broadcasts on BBC television and radio.

Always keen to promote educational projects Bones Apart is actively delivering educational workshops throughout the UK. The quartet has collaborated with Yehudi Menuhin’s Live Music Now! and the Endangered Species Scheme. They have travelled widely throughout Europe and the United States presenting masterclasses at Universities and Music Conservatoires.

Bones Apart's latest CD four4four was released in June 2009, for more information including how to purchase the CD please visit our website.



My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 29/03/2007
Band Website: www.bonesapart.com
Band Members: Becky Smith

Helen Vollam

Jayne Murrill

Lorna McDonald




Sounds Like: Discography

four4four 2009 Bones Apart

Enigma 2006 Egon

No More Blues 2003 Horizon

Out and About 2001

Record Label: Bones Apart / Egon / Horizon
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Bones Apart CD! **UPDATED**

We have recently finished recording our new CD of original works for trombone quartet entitled Four for Four to be released in the very near future. The new CD features four works; the Sonata for Tr...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:21:00 GMT

Tours

Spain & Finland - July 2008July saw Bones Apart travelling to Europe to take part in two Festivals. Our first stop was l'Olleria, near Valencia in Spain, to play a concert and give a masterclass a...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Mar 2007 20:14:00 GMT

Reviews

Enigma review - 4barsrestAt the time of its formation in 1999, the trombone quartet "Bones Apart" created a lot of interest, not least because of the fact that its four members were all female, still ...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:19:00 GMT