The Trombone Section

Probably one of the most recognised instruments in a brass band and a loved favourite amongst the audiences for their sliiidddeeee-y sound, the Trombone section consists usually of three Players.

Two players take on the Tenor Trombone (1st and 2nd) while a third player tackles the Bass Trombone. The bass trombone player is the only brass player that reads in Bass Clef!

Johnothan Braithwaite - Solo Trombone

Jonny played trombone from a young age. After his 18th birthday, he then didn't play for a number of years before picking up the Soprano Cornet age 33 at Worsbrough Brass. Jonny joined Rockingham in 2016 on Repiano cornet before moving onto trombone. He then moved again within Rickingham back to the Soprano Cornet before leaving and rejoining Worsbrough Brass, continuing to play the "Sop". Following this, he moved to Thurcroft where he played Sop before moving onto Principle Cornet for 2 years. Jonny then joined Dodworth in September 2022 on Soprano Cornet. During his time banding, Jonny has competed in a number of contest's gaining two 3rd places and a 4th with Dodworth Brass Band. After scratching the Soprano Cornet itch, Jonny re-joined Rockingham to play in the same band as his dad, back on the Trombone.

Jonny enjoys anything that's fast. When he is not trying to break speed barriers on his motorbike, he likes a good Jet Ski. Jonny also has a caravan on the coast where he spends most weekends having a beer or two.

Callum Hill - Bass Trombone

I first picked up a tenor horn when I was 6 years old, and that’s where my banding journey began. I stuck with it for 13 years, learning the ropes and enjoying every bit of playing along the way.

When I went off to university, I decided to branch out and have a go at pretty much every instrument I could get my hands on from baritone right through to the big Bb bass.

After all that experimenting, I eventually landed in the trombone section, where I’ve settled on both tenor and bass trombone.