Lorna began playing the trombone aged 10 whilst at school in Paisley, near Glasgow. In 1990 she commenced studies at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama under the tutelage of the late Ian Murray, Chris Stearn, Lance Green and Sue Addison, graduating in 1996 with Master of Music and Bachelor of Art degrees.

During her time at the RSAMD, Lorna developed a keen interest in Chamber Music and Early Music, twice winning the Governors Recital Prize for Chamber Music on both bass trombone and bass sackbut. It was whilst at college that she became a founder member of Worldbrass, a German based 10 piece brass ensemble and of His Ain Draucht Trumpets along with trombonist John Kenny.

Lorna has worked with all of Scotland's professional orchestras and several throughout the UK and Europe and is currently bass trombonist with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra.

Lorna's Equipment:

Bass Trombone:

1969 Conn Elkhart 60H
Greenhoe Independent Bb/F/Gb/D Valve Section
Greg Black Custom 2G

Tenor Trombone:

Conn 88HK-CL
9" Rose Brass Bell
.547 Slide

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