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I know his ... Barrie Gott (Musical Director, Queensland Pops Orchestra) |
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Testimonials
Jason Redman, principal trombone player of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (left)
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"Bill Broughton is highly experienced in every facet of today's music. He's always been one of my favorite heros."
Sammy Nestico (World famous Composer)
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“At last we have a new talent in our music world that will be of lasting quality plus a freshness of approach. What Bill writes is big in scope and sound and makes an immediate impact upon the listener...”
David Rose (Famed Hollywood Composer)
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“Bill Broughton is an all around musician, an excellent arranger, composer, conductor and above all, a virtuoso trombonist. He can seduce you with his velvet tone (very reminiscent of Tommy Dorsey) in lyrical ballads and also he can dazzle you with his very fiery dexterity in numbers like “Flight of the Bumble Bee.”
Lalo Schifrin (Hollywood Film Composer / Conductor)
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"Bill Broughton brings outstanding expertise and musicianship garnered through a long career filled with distinguished achievements. His work with the Adelaide Symphony has provided ample demonstration of his unique and wonderful abilities as conductor, arranger and performer (he makes the trombone sing!). Bill has particular skill in making a personal connection with the audience and his warmth is immediately engaging."
James Koehne, Artistic Administrator, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
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"It has been my privilege to know Bill Broughton for over twenty years. We first met in Los Angeles and enjoyed an immediate rapport. In the following years I have come to respect his outstanding talent as a composer, conductor, performer and arranger as well as a friend and mentor. His accomplishments are of the highest order and his reputation amongst peers is without question.
I know his move to Australia has brought a wealth of experience to the music industry in this country that will be felt for some time to come.
I can highly recommend him to any educational institution or performance group that wishes to engage his services."
Barrie Gott (Musical Director, Queensland Pops Orchestra)
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“Bill always was, and I’m glad to hear still is, so secure. I have the relaxed feeling that everything will come out just fine, and what he is doing is not easy. Nice mellow, balanced sound all around.”
Dick Nash (Hollywood recording artist / Spiritual To The Bone review)
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“Bill Broughton is probably one of the finest talents around. to say he plays well is the understatement of the years!”
George Roberts (Hollywood recording artist, Clinician)
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"Bill Broughton has had a tremendous impact on our music program - he is an inspirational role model to our students.
Bill Broughton is a musician without peer - his musicianship and professionalism is of the highest order."
Dr. Kevin Cameron (Music Director Pembroke School, Adelaide, SA)
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"Mr Broughton is a musician who brings with him, a considerable international reputation. His extraordinary ability on the trombone is immediately recognisable through the numerous recordings that are now attributed to him. His conducting, composing and arranging skills have been well exhibited via many years of working in the television and film industry in Hollywood. Through his combined experiences in working at the top of his field in all of the above categories, it is also not surprising that Mr Broughton has amassed considerable professional, business and practical skills essential to success and survival in the music industry. Yet, impressive as his CV is, the principal interest in engaging Mr Broughton relates directly to his immense ability to teach and inspire in all of these areas.
Mr Broughton’s approach to pedagogy is overwhelmingly refreshing, original and positive. His uncanny and innate ability to motivate and inspire can achieve more in one week with students, than a year with their regular teachers; yet his approach is never offensive to the latter. His amazing motivational manner is always evident, whether in a practical lesson, a class lesson or a music rehearsal; and it is, I believe, what combines with his musical ability, to create a unique talent that is rarely seen or experienced in this country.
Mr Broughton has visited Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School on a number of occasions spanning several years. Such is the accumulative reaction to his visits, that we often state in a time of musical need “Ask for the Bill”!"
Peter Chaplin (M.Mus) Director of Music
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"We were delighted to have Bill Broughton visit our school to present workshops to our intermediate and senior concert bands, trombone ensemble and our senior big band. These workshops were inspiring for both staff and students. Bill has a fantastic rapport with students of all ages and abilities and is a brlliant motivational speaker as well as music educator. Our students not only improved their music skills but their life skills as well. Bill is the best guest coductor/teacher I have had work with my students and I would highly recommend him to anyone at any level from primary school to tertiary."
Mr. Ross Capern, Director of Music, St. Laurence's College, South Brisbane, Queensland
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"William Broughton is a unique musician who motivates and encourages musicians at all levels.
He is gifted way beyond the norm with outstanding skills and knowledge in performance and arranging; skills which he willingly shares as he adjudicates, conducts master classes and moves within the music industry."
Bruce Raymond (President, South Australia Band Association)
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"I have commissioned Bill Broughton to write a variety of music for school ensembles at Wilderness- Stage Band, Concert Band and String Orchestra. His music is always well crafted and brings a subtle sophistication to the school repertoire. When Bill came into work with students in rehearsal, his musicality and technical proficiency is immediately obvious to both students and staff, but it is his enthusiasm and passion for music and young people’s involvement in this art form that has the greatest impact. Bill’s effervescent approach to music is contagious. Students leave a rehearsal bubbling over with enthusiasm and are satisfied that they have had the experience of working with a true master. He brings knowledge, experience and huge amounts of enthusiasm and musicality. I can’t wait for the next opportunity to bring him into a rehearsal!"
Darryl Pope (Director of Music, Wilderness School, Adelaide)
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"It’s always a joy and pleasure to work with Billy B – trombone extraordinaire. He is a highly valued arranger, teacher and performer – now an Adelaide treasure."
Bruce Hancock (Head Jazz Studies, Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide)
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"Immanuel College's affiliation with Bill Broughton began in 1998 and since this time his inspiration and enthusiasm for music has continued to be passed down from student to student. Bill's philosophy & desire to maintain the "fun" in music is evident whether working with one student or an entire ensemble. His encouragement and knowledge flows effortlessly, as he engages with every member of the ensemble. Bill's arrangements are carefully written with an outstanding sense of musicianship and great depth of appreciation for the level of the ensemble."
Paul Kolomitsev, Director of Bands and Instrumental Studies, (Immanuel College, Adelaide, South Australia)
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“At first I knew Bill as one of the finest trombonist I had ever heard. Consequently, he has been on every recording I’ve had anything to do with. At present, he is an outstanding composer in films as well...”
Morton Stevens (Hollywood Film Composer / Conductor)
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“Bill Broughton, in my opinion, is the fastest rising star of trombone players, as well be should be. He has an excellent technique, a beautiful sound, stamina, and his interpretation is ‘pro’. In short, Bill Broughton has everything at his beck and call to take him to great heights in our profession, and importantly too, he relates to students, having had teaching experience with his many students.”
Dick Noel (retired Hollywood recording artist, publisher)
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“One of the great trombone players in the country today! A man of fantastic ability.”
Lloyd Ulyate (Hollywood recording artist)
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“We needed him and we’ve got him. Bill Broughton will start in where the rest of us have left off. A fine trombonist, a fine composer, a fine arranger, a fine gentleman, and above all, a fine friend.”
Tommy Pederson (retired Hollywood recording artist)
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“Bill…that gorgeous sound, exquisite musicality and that effortless, remarkable technique…you are truly a master trombonist!”
Dr. Thomas Walker (Asst. Head Oklahoma State University Department of Music)
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“In all the years I have been a musician and Trombonist, Bill Broughton is the finest trombonist and musician I have ever heard.”
Joe Howard (retired Hollywood recording Artist)
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“Bill...memorable, lots of fun, thoroughly professional treatment (as Executive producer / Director and Writer)...We struck a blow for musical literacy!”
Bill Scott (Voice-over Star. Original voice of Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right and numerous others)
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“Bill...(as Executive Producer / Director and Writer) you have a wonderful laid back generous style.”
June Foray (Voice-over Star. Original voice of Rocky, Natasha and numerous others).
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“I had the pleasure of working with Bill Broughton, here in L.A. and I knew he was a monster player, a virtuoso and a beautiful ballad player -- great sound. He also wrote some things for our Tonight Show Band -- very talented -- and a gentleman...”
Gil Falco (Hollywood recording artist, Tonight Show Band trombonist)
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“Broughton… charming if not imaginative arrangement… bringing in a lush, sensuous sound.”
(Glendale, New-Press)
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“That’s right, a swingin’ trombone ensemble playing souped-up arrangements of ancient spirituals, accompanied by a hot rhythm section! The six man ‘bone team tears through spirituals with amazingly boppin’ results. Much to the credit goes to the arrangements by Bill Broughton...but the players are no slouches either.”
Billboard (December 18, 1993 issue on reviewing “Spiritual To The Bone”)
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