Ben Haslam joins the Rath Pack

Rath Trombones has welcomed emerging performer Ben Haslam to its flourishing roster of Artists.

Originally from Newcastle, trombonist Ben began his musical journey in local wind and big bands across the Northeast of England.

Ben was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he is under the tutelage of Peter Moore and Matt Gee, as well as Jim Maynard and Ian Bousfield.

Having held the position of principal trombone of both the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the Hallé Youth Orchestra, Ben’s performances have taken him to venues including the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms, Barbican Centre, Royal Festival Hall and Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.

Commenting on his new position as a Rath Artist, Ben said: “I’m so excited and honoured to be affiliated with a renowned brand, one on which I’d already chosen to play, and one that speaks to my northern roots.

 “My Rath offers huge versatility and a wide range of colours. Whether I’m playing in a small chamber group or large symphony orchestra, I feel confident in the trombone’s ability to do the job. The craftsmanship is also first class; I trust the instrument completely when walking on stage.”

Alongside earlier studies with Katy Jones, Ben was a member of the Glasshouse International Centre for Music’s Young Musician Programme in Gateshead, studying classical and jazz styles.

He has also appeared side-by-side with the London Sinfonietta at the Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the Manson Ensemble, as well as concerts with the Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Ryan Wigglesworth and Edward Gardner.

Ben Haslam plays a Rath Custom R6 trombone, with a red brass bell and a yellow brass slide.