Second Trombonist, American Symphony Orchestra

Colin Williams DF Model

“My Shires makes my job easier! I play a wide variety of music in a wide variety of ensembles. I need flexibility in my sound and ease of production. I didn't know how hard I was working until I got fit for my Shires.”

World-class soloist, pedagogue, and principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic

Alto: TBQAlessiAlto

Tenor: TBALESSI

Tenor: TBQALESSI

“I am very pleased to announce that I will be joining the Eastman Shires team. Why? Because I have fallen in love with a great trombone. After rigorous testing I have found an instrument that is easier to play and also fits the sound concept in my mind. That sound has been embodied in the Shires-Alessi signature horn. Thanks very much to everyone at Eastman Shires and I look forward to many years of collaboration!”

The Tianjin Juilliard School, Professor of Trombone

Tenor: Alessi / Axial / TGF / TW47

“This horn provides the ease and comfort I expect in an instrument I play daily. The consistency of sound through all registers with the ability to easily project is very attractive to me. Lastly, articulation is important to me, and with this horn I feel like I can always find clear and centered attacks.”

Tenor Trombone Q30 GA
Tenor Trombone Q30 GR
Bass Trombone Q36 GR

"And The Brass plays S. Shires instruments for their exceptional quality. They provide the group with incredible sound homogeneity, as well as great ease of play. Since we started performing with S. Shires trombones, And The Brass has noticed a remarkable improvement in our overall sound quality.”