In this section we list news items about some of the bands that Don played with.
| DON LUSHER SOLO COMPETITION IS LAUNCHED |
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The British Trombone Society invites young trombonists to perform jazz ballads and compete for top prizes. The BTS is proud to remember one of the world's great trombone players with an exciting new competition which gives young players the opportunity to display their melodic ballad style of playing. Don was renowned worldwide for his mastery in this genre of playing. Trombonists up to the age of 22 are invited to submit a recording of two arrangements by Bill Geldard - Stardust and Harlem Nocturne for trombone and piano by 10th December 2007. Three finalists will be chosen by a distinguished panel of judges to perform in a final at a major BTS event during 2008. The winner will receive a trophy from Diana Lusher and a trombone kindly donated by Yamaha - a choice of YSL 697Z or YSL 881 Zeno. Please see the BTS website for full details and the application form. Website: http://trombone-society.org.uk/competition/ |
| NEWS : ON-LINE SHOP NOW CLOSED |
| THE ON-LINE SHOP IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR ALL PREVIOUS ORDERS. |
| THE TED HEATH MUSICAL APPRECIATION SOCIETY |
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JOHN QUARM will now be Chairman.
JACKIE JONES, Pete's widow, has agreed to continue dealing with the accounts and the membership administration. Phone: 01792 830691. See links T.H.M.A.S. for details.
CHARLES JACKSON will help Jackie and deal with the quarterly magazine. 7, Kingsdale Court, Stow Park Crescent, Newport, South Wales NP20 4HS.
TREVOR SADLER has resigned owing to ill health.
DOUG NEWLIN The THMAS representative in the USA will continue his good work in the States. The quarterly London Meetings of the Ted Heath Appreciation Society will now be held at the Spaghetti House Restaurant, 15, Goodge Street, London W1T 2PQ Phone 020 7636 6582. The restaurant is very near Goodge Street Tube Station. The first meeting was held there on Sunday, June 2nd and was very successful. Dates for 2007 as follows: Sunday 2nd Sept, Sunday 2nd December |
| THE TED HEATH BAND ARCHIVE |
| The Ted Heath Band Library has left Don's house and has been sent to Ms. Claire Marsh, The Library, Leeds College of Music, 3, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PD Phone 0113 222 3477. All photos, memorabilia etc should now be sent to Leeds College of Music NOT Trinity College of Music. |
| JACKIE JONES - TED HEATH APPRECIATION SOCIETY |
| Jackie deals with all membership enquiries re the Ted Heath Musical Appreciation Society. She has again changed her address! Flat 15, Ynysderwe House, Pontardawe, Wales SA8 4AA Phone: 01792 830691 |