Associate Professor of Trombone, University of Delaware

Principal Trombone, Johnstown Symphony, 2nd Trombone. Lancaster Symphony

Tenor: Ralph Sauer bell / TB47-62 / TY / Axial Valve 

"I've been playing Shires trombones since 2002 and I love the richness of sound and centered intonation that elevate my performance.  The continued innovations in design and options have allowed me to change equipment to adapt with my performance needs and preferences.  Simply the best instruments I've ever played."

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Bass Trombone, Memphis Symphony

Bass: BII 7GM / TruBore / B62/78NYC

Associate Professor of Trombone, Ball State University

Indiana and Michigan freelance performer

Alto: TBALTSC Shires Custom Alto

Medium Bore Tenor: 7YLW 8” / T25NLW

Tenor: CW detachable flare bell,TB47NLW slide, Dual Bore rotor

"Shires trombones have a variety of color, an ease of response, and a consistency of intonation that makes playing in all styles of music fruitful and enjoyable."

Bass Trombone, The Florida Orchestra

Bass: BII 5YMT8 / Axial / B62/78
Bass: BI 2RLWT7 / Rotor / B62

Professor of Trombone, Southwestern University

Tenor: TII 7YM A5T8 DF / TYS / Axial / TB47YC
Alto: TBALTSC

“I’ve exclusively played Shires trombones since 2002. The broad number of available options allowed me to dial in the exact perfect horn. Response, evenness of timbre, and beauty of tone are second to none!”

Lecturer of Trombone, East Tennessee State University

Tenor: 1YMT8 / Dual Bore Rotor / TW47GLW / TYS

“This instrument has an unparalleled ease of production, works in virtually any setting, and most importantly, it takes away the barrier between what’s in my mind and what’s in the hall. It’s simply a joy to play!”

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Associate Trombone

Tenor Trombone: TBVE Vintage Elkhart

“I am delighted with my Shires trombone, I can’t imagine playing anything else now. These trombones are the perfect choice for the orchestral musician of today.”

Assistant Professor of Trombone, University of South Carolina

Medium Bore: 2RVE 8” / Dual Bore Valve / TY / T25NLW

Bass: TBBSCA

“These instruments have allowed me to do things I previously didn’t think I could do. The *ping* and *slot* is amazingly quick and consistent, from one horn to the next, and as a doubler, it is “easier" to play 3 instruments that have a very similar efficiency and response to them.”

Associate Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic

Tenor: TBTRO-CW Colin Williams Model

"I love this instrument, I know that I can rely on my Shires for everything I need to do. It has let me take risks and find my voice, and I’ve never been happier playing!"

Chair, Department of Music and Professor of Trombone, The University of Texas at El Paso

Bass: TBGC George Curran Model

“I love the warmth and fullness of my Shires bass trombone. Whether in chamber, orchestral music, solo playing, or jazz bands, my Shires is always up to the task.”

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Principal/Solo Trombone, Greenville Symphony

Professor of Trombone at Anderson University, Clemson University, and the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities

Tenor: TBSCTB Shires Custom with TruBore Valve
Small Bore: Michael Davis Custom

Principal Trombone, Toronto Symphony

Royal Conservatory of Music and University of Toronto, Professor of Trombone

Tenor : 7Y Bell, TB47 Slide, Axial Flow Valve
Alto : TBALTGM

Trombone and Bass Trombone, Copper Street Brass

Bass: TBBSCA

"Without a doubt, the most versatile bass I have ever played. The sound and resonance is unparalleled and it allows me to be comfortable and confident no matter the situation."

Bass Trombone, Basel Sinfonieorchester, Budapest Festival Orchestra

Bass: TBGC George Curran with B62 handslide

“I chose this instrument because I like the combination of the light weight valves and this particular bell, help me to achieve a reach and deep sound, but still giving me the opportunity to play light and accurate when needed. This is exactly the kind of instrument I was looking for because it fits my playing in a big symphonic orchestra as well as for Solo playing”