Bass (and Contrabass) trombone studies

By Ben Robertson

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Bass (and Contrabass) Trombone Studies

Project 2014-01-27 02:57:00 +1300

Personal Statement

I’m Ben Robertson, an ordinary bloke who through music has seen and achieved some extraordinary things! I am currently fundraising for my final installment of fees for postgraduate studies in bass trombone at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London. I have been studying in the UK since September and need the support of friends, family and complete strangers to make sure I can complete what has so far been an amazing year of learning.

I am seeking $2160 to help cover tuition fees and general living costs. I have sacrificed a lot to chase this dream but it is because I genuinely believe that this experience is truly worth it and will help me in my quest to become an orchestral musician. I am the first NZ bass trombonist in a number of years to attend an overseas institution and my specialist project is in the contrabass trombone, an instrument which has very limited study options in NZ.

 

The College

Trinity Laban is the rebranded version of the old Trinity College of Music, whom many will associate with the graded music exams in performance and theory. My current teacher is Roger Argente, bass trombonist of the Royal Philharmonic orchestra for the past twenty three years. The great thing about Roger's lessons are that we aren't just looking for a good mark in an exam but what it takes to win an orchestral audition

 

Past Experience

Music has allowed me to perform in a number of varied and sometimes exotic locations these include:

  • The Edinburgh Military tattoo (with the NZ Army Band)
  • The Coronation of the King of Tonga
  • The opening of the NZ Memorial at Hyde Park corner with the Royal family in attendance (NZDF Band)
  • In rehearsal with the NZ Symphony Orchestra
  • On television with the Rodger Fox Wellington Jazz Orchestra for Telethon
  • As part of the Wellington Brass Band who won the 2013 National Brass band championships of NZ

 

The Road So Far...

Fees have been the biggest financial burden on my course with one year costing £8050. To date I have managed with the help of a number of trusts and foundations to pay two installments towards this.  I intend to keep applying for other grants and scholarships to help but your support will put me in good stead towards completing the academic year.

 

Comments

Updates 3

Thanks!

14/03/2014 at 5:49 AM

Hi everyone,

Just a short video to say thanks to all those that contributed towards my project and made it a success.

Cheers,

Ben

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First Update

07/02/2014 at 1:06 PM

Hi everyone,

The project is going great guns so far! We are well over half way. Heres a wee thank you video for all the pledgers so far along with another music example (this time on the bass trombone) If you could keep the promotion up with shares on Facebook etc. that would be awesome.

Thanks all so much!

Ben

    Pledgers 37

    Anonymous pledger
    08/03/2014 at 11:54am
    Jo Mason-Sievers
    06/03/2014 at 3:09pm
    Jo Mason-Sievers
    24/02/2014 at 7:48pm
    Ruth Simpson
    23/02/2014 at 2:04pm
    Kirsten Simpson
    21/02/2014 at 10:37am
    Jean Ballantyne
    21/02/2014 at 10:14am
    Anonymous pledger
    18/02/2014 at 11:36am
    Bronwynne
    18/02/2014 at 11:34am
    Emma Kirkland
    17/02/2014 at 7:14am
    Roberta Hickman
    16/02/2014 at 1:49pm
    Nutzynz
    15/02/2014 at 4:43pm
    Leigh Martin
    15/02/2014 at 3:46pm
    Roseanna Dale
    15/02/2014 at 12:40pm
    Abbey
    15/02/2014 at 12:05pm
    Rebecca Fiu
    15/02/2014 at 10:50am
    April Chapman
    15/02/2014 at 10:24am
    Cathy Biddington
    10/02/2014 at 3:10pm
    Ben Hunt
    09/02/2014 at 10:50pm
    Anthony Smith
    09/02/2014 at 9:53am
    Trish Wills
    06/02/2014 at 9:41pm
    Stacey
    06/02/2014 at 8:42am
    Matt
    05/02/2014 at 5:30pm
    Jemma Hurley
    04/02/2014 at 8:31pm
    Todd Robertson
    04/02/2014 at 7:37pm
    Matt Gregg
    04/02/2014 at 6:19pm
    arlene
    04/02/2014 at 5:22pm
    Hamish Begg
    04/02/2014 at 4:59pm
    Liam Begg
    04/02/2014 at 4:56pm
    Roger Argente
    04/02/2014 at 12:53pm
    Jackie McCaughan
    04/02/2014 at 11:14am

    Followers 6

    Followers of Bass (and Contrabass) trombone studies

    Bass (and Contrabass) Trombone Studies

    Project 2014-01-27 02:57:00 +1300

    Personal Statement

    I’m Ben Robertson, an ordinary bloke who through music has seen and achieved some extraordinary things! I am currently fundraising for my final installment of fees for postgraduate studies in bass trombone at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London. I have been studying in the UK since September and need the support of friends, family and complete strangers to make sure I can complete what has so far been an amazing year of learning.

    I am seeking $2160 to help cover tuition fees and general living costs. I have sacrificed a lot to chase this dream but it is because I genuinely believe that this experience is truly worth it and will help me in my quest to become an orchestral musician. I am the first NZ bass trombonist in a number of years to attend an overseas institution and my specialist project is in the contrabass trombone, an instrument which has very limited study options in NZ.

     

    The College

    Trinity Laban is the rebranded version of the old Trinity College of Music, whom many will associate with the graded music exams in performance and theory. My current teacher is Roger Argente, bass trombonist of the Royal Philharmonic orchestra for the past twenty three years. The great thing about Roger's lessons are that we aren't just looking for a good mark in an exam but what it takes to win an orchestral audition

     

    Past Experience

    Music has allowed me to perform in a number of varied and sometimes exotic locations these include:

    • The Edinburgh Military tattoo (with the NZ Army Band)
    • The Coronation of the King of Tonga
    • The opening of the NZ Memorial at Hyde Park corner with the Royal family in attendance (NZDF Band)
    • In rehearsal with the NZ Symphony Orchestra
    • On television with the Rodger Fox Wellington Jazz Orchestra for Telethon
    • As part of the Wellington Brass Band who won the 2013 National Brass band championships of NZ

     

    The Road So Far...

    Fees have been the biggest financial burden on my course with one year costing £8050. To date I have managed with the help of a number of trusts and foundations to pay two installments towards this.  I intend to keep applying for other grants and scholarships to help but your support will put me in good stead towards completing the academic year.

     

    Comments

    Thanks!

    14/03/2014 at 5:49 AM

    Hi everyone,

    Just a short video to say thanks to all those that contributed towards my project and made it a success.

    Cheers,

    Ben

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    First Update

    07/02/2014 at 1:06 PM

    Hi everyone,

    The project is going great guns so far! We are well over half way. Heres a wee thank you video for all the pledgers so far along with another music example (this time on the bass trombone) If you could keep the promotion up with shares on Facebook etc. that would be awesome.

    Thanks all so much!

    Ben

      Anonymous pledger
      08/03/2014 at 11:54am
      Jo Mason-Sievers
      06/03/2014 at 3:09pm
      Jo Mason-Sievers
      24/02/2014 at 7:48pm
      Ruth Simpson
      23/02/2014 at 2:04pm
      Kirsten Simpson
      21/02/2014 at 10:37am
      Jean Ballantyne
      21/02/2014 at 10:14am
      Anonymous pledger
      18/02/2014 at 11:36am
      Bronwynne
      18/02/2014 at 11:34am
      Emma Kirkland
      17/02/2014 at 7:14am
      Roberta Hickman
      16/02/2014 at 1:49pm
      Nutzynz
      15/02/2014 at 4:43pm
      Leigh Martin
      15/02/2014 at 3:46pm
      Roseanna Dale
      15/02/2014 at 12:40pm
      Abbey
      15/02/2014 at 12:05pm
      Rebecca Fiu
      15/02/2014 at 10:50am
      April Chapman
      15/02/2014 at 10:24am
      Cathy Biddington
      10/02/2014 at 3:10pm
      Ben Hunt
      09/02/2014 at 10:50pm
      Anthony Smith
      09/02/2014 at 9:53am
      Trish Wills
      06/02/2014 at 9:41pm
      Stacey
      06/02/2014 at 8:42am
      Matt
      05/02/2014 at 5:30pm
      Jemma Hurley
      04/02/2014 at 8:31pm
      Todd Robertson
      04/02/2014 at 7:37pm
      Matt Gregg
      04/02/2014 at 6:19pm
      arlene
      04/02/2014 at 5:22pm
      Hamish Begg
      04/02/2014 at 4:59pm
      Liam Begg
      04/02/2014 at 4:56pm
      Roger Argente
      04/02/2014 at 12:53pm
      Jackie McCaughan
      04/02/2014 at 11:14am

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      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 08/03/2014 at 11:54 AM.