Trombone quotes
"The trombones are too sacred for frequent use."
Felix Mendelssohn
"Many a sinner has played himself into heaven on the
trombone, thanks to the [Salvation] Army."
George Bernard Shaw,
Major Barbara ( 1907 )
"You don't choose to play the trombone, It chooses you. It's
a loud, extrovert instrument, that makes everyone sit up
and take notice."
Simon Hogg,
Trombonist,
Fine Arts Brass Ensemble
"In my opinion, the trombone is the true head of that  family
of wind instruments which I have named the epic one. It
possesses nobility and grandeur to the highest degree; it
has all the serious and powerful tones of sublime musical
poetry, from religious calm and imposing accents, to savage,
orgiastic outbursts. Directed by the will of a master, the
trombones can chant like a choir of priests, threaten, utter
gloomy sighs, a mournful lament or a bright hymn of glory.
They can break forth into awe-inspiring cries, and awaken
the dead or doom the living with their fearful voices."
Hector Berlioz
The difference between average and genius, is Curiosity!!
"Don't look at the trombones. It only encourages them." -Strauss