Meet The Trombones

Reuben took up trombone at the age of 11 and earned his Bachelor of Music Performance in Trombone from Dalhousie, followed by an Education degree from MUN. He has played bass tromone with numerous ensembles, including the PEI Symphony, Symphony Nova Scotia, Scotia Brass, the Dalhousie Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and the Acadia University Wind Ensemble. He currently teaches elementary and secondary instrumental music with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. 

James got into music at the early age of 10 playing baritone horn in church with his father, Roy. They formed a small group that played religious music at senior's residences and performed annually at various residences around Halifax for over 10 years. In grade 6 band he started playing the trombone which eventually became his passion. He has played trombone in various groups throughout his life including the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, Nova Sinfonia, the Chebucto Orchestra, the Dalhousie Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Dalhousie University Jazz Ensemble and Scotia Brass among others. Roy plays as a sub in the trumpet section for the Tuesday Night Band occasionally, continuing their tradition of playing music together. James has been playing with the Tuesday Night Band since 2008 and now enjoys playing the 1st trombone part in the band. By day, he is an Electronics Technologist who works in the field of electronics manufacturing and design. He enjoys watching sports and playing golf in his off time.

Darlene owns a very successful physiotherapy practice in Lunenburg and still finds time to drive up to Dartmouth for Tuesday Night Band rehearsals. For many years, she also brought her son to play in the band with her, making it a truly family affair. She recently had the Tuesday Night Band play at the reception for her wedding, joining the band on trombone for the final set and sharing a very special vocal solo "Our Love Is Here to Stay" as a surprise for the groom.

John Oliver's early interest in music was as a chorister, coming to the trombone later in life, and now enjoys playing 3rd Trombone in the Band. He is one of the original members of the Band, which was formed by members of another local Band that rehearsed in a school and was therefore shut down for the summer and other holidays; they wanted to play all year round. As a Mechanical Engineer in the fields of Engineering Research and Aero-Space, he does not consider himself as a true "musician." However the help and guidance of other musicians within the Band have allowed him to take part, except for a few diversions, every Tuesday night. His other function with the Band is Treasurer, and he has been keeping financial records since October 1987.