More than 600 trombonists gather in Queensland for world record attempt
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A south-east Queensland council claims to have set a new world record for the largest trombone ensemble, after hundreds of musicians gathered at the weekend to play the Broadway classic Seventy-Six Trombones. Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTube and hit the bell to see new videos ► https://www.youtube.com/@GuardianAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 The Ipswich mayor, Teresa Harding, says there were more than 600 trombonists, beating the previous world record of 368 musicians set in Washington DC in 2012. In a statement, Harding added: 'To see hundreds of musicians of all skill levels in Tulmur Place ready to try and set a new world record is an extraordinary achievement and one that every participant, volunteer and supporter can be incredibly proud of' A new start after 60: I had a dream about playing the trombone – so I became a musician at 72 ► https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/20/a-new-start-after-60-i-had-a-dream-about-playing-the-trombone-so-i-became-a-musician-at-72
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