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Background Torbjörn Lundberg was born in Sandviken. He took his first trombone lessons in the community music school in Sandviken. Being 11-12 years, he dreamt about playing the bass trombone. A dream that became true. In high school Torbjörn moved to Stockholm, and Södra Latin's music education. During that period, he switch from tenor, to bass trombone. He had found the "right instrument" for him .

Directly after high school Torbjörn was admitted to the University of Gothenburg's school of performing arts, to study bass trombone. The teacher there was Ingemar Roos. During the years of studying in Gothenburg, Torbjörn had the privilege to work in many Swedish and Norwegian orchestras. In January 1989, Torbjörn began as a substitute in Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, meant for a year. But already in July he was back in Gothenburg again. He had won the audition for the job as bass trombonist in the Gothenburg Opera Orchestra In 1992 Torbjörn began in Gävle Symphony Orchestra.

Symphony Orchestra musician

Torbjörn is bass trombonist in Gävle Symphony Orchestra since the season 92/93.
Gävle Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1912, but had to wait until 1998 to get "their own" Concert hall.

Chamber musician

Besides his job in the orchestra, Torbjörn plays in many different settings. It can be a solo-concert, with piano accompaniment, to big ensembles. It is very important to play music in different forms, besides to the music played in a symphony orchestra.

Gävle Symphony Orchestra's trombone- and tuba section have been soloists in Arcady Dubensky's "Concerto grosso" for three trombones and tuba.
We have also played several concerts by our own, including a few radio broadcasted.

Repertoire

The repertoire for trombones in different ensembles is not that big as for many other instruments. It's not always that easy to find good music to play. Especially for bass trombone.
Due to that, Torbjörn has started to arrange music mainly for trombones but also for other instruments.

Example of arrangements:

You can take a look at the first page of "Ack Värmeland Du Sköna" (the link above). If you like it, you can contact Torbjörn to get the whole arrangement.
It's of course possible to get arrangements written on demand.

Teacher

Torbjörn also acts as a teacher.
The last two years at the university in Gothenburg, Torbjörn took lessons to get an examination certificate in trombone- and ensemble teaching.
Torbjörn teaches private lessons and gives recitals.
If you are interested in Torbjörn's participation in any way, or anywhere, please send a mail. 

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