About

The Atlanta Trombone Ensemble is an open, inclusive community for all players from university students on up to retired players. Our objectives are making great music and enjoying the community of other trombone players.

For performances we are an opt-in ensemble, meaning all are welcome at our rehearsals. Sometimes things come up that keep you away, and that’s fine. When we have a performance, we ask that you commit (opt-in) to the performance and two to three closed rehearsals with just the performing ensemble. Leading up to a performance, we use those closed rehearsals to polish and clean as needed so we can present as musical a presentation as possible. This open policy allows flexibility to participate on a level that is comfortable for you regardless of your other musical and non-musical commitments.

History

The Atlanta Trombone Ensemble (formerly Slide by Slide) was founded in 1997. The original participants were members of the Atlanta Wind Symphony who wanted to get together during the off-season to play quartets and keep their collective “chops” up playing quartets together. As the group grew, they began playing more pop style music, often with drummer and electric bass and would play various block parties and summer festival events.

Since the summer of 2012, Gil Estes has been leading the now re-named “Atlanta Trombone Ensemble”. Over the years, the ensemble has broadened its repertoire to include more challenging music, including 8 to 12 part traditional trombone choir pieces. They have become a regular participant in International Trombone Week as well as YuleSlide. The Atlanta Trombone Ensemble perform 5-7 concerts per year as well as various jazz/pop style summer events.