Ben Storm joins the Rath Pack

Rath Trombones has welcomed Canadian performer, Ben Storm, to its roster of Rath Trombone Artists.

Based in Toronto, Ben is principal trombonist with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and has performed with the likes of the Niagara Symphony, Kingston Symphony, Canadian Opera Company, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Commenting on his new position as a Rath Artist, Ben Storm said: “I’m thrilled; it’s so exciting to get to be associated with an organisation that I’ve been inspired by for so much of my musical journey.

“I’ve been playing a Rath trombone for about six years now. I tried a number of different brands and trombones prior to choosing Rath, but none felt quite as comfortable as the R4 I play now.”

Ben continued: “I’m always able to create the exact sound I want on a Rath trombone, and it always stays beautiful sounding throughout. The range and adaptability of the instrument are second to none, and I always appreciate that I’m able to easily blend into whatever musical context I’m performing in on this trombone.”

At home in a variety of styles and ensembles, Ben has performed with the Hannaford Street Silver Band, and plays regularly with the Band of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada.

Ben obtained his Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto, and graduated from The Glenn Gould School with an Artist Diploma in Orchestral Trombone. His primary teachers included Toronto Symphony trombonists Gordon Wolfe, Vanessa Fralick, and Megan Hodge.

In addition to his role as a Special Instructor of Low Brass at the University of Windsor, Ben maintains an active brass teaching studio with students of all ages across the GTA.

Ben added: “My Rath trombone has always allowed me to create a beautiful sound I’m inspired by while remaining adaptable and versatile.

“I am consistently amazed by the ease with which extremes of dynamics, range, and sound concepts can be explored with this instrument, and that I can rely on it to play exactly as I desire in any context.”

Ben Storm plays a Rath R4F with a rotax valve, yellow brass slide, and red brass tuning slide and bell.