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Tom Thiselton

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About Tom

Trombonist, singer, arranger, teacher and band leader
Trombonist
Brighton
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I’m a Brighton-based trombonist with extensive experience performing across a range of genres and ensembles. Currently playing with bands such as Town of Cats, Brassic Parp, and Buffo’s Wake. I’ve developed a reputation for versatility, whether it’s funk, gypsy-punk, classical or pop medleys. Alongside my performing work, I teach music at Handcross Park School, sharing my passion for trombone and music with the next generation. I also spent a year as a Choral Scholar at Gloucester Cathedral, performing in services and receiving prestigious vocal training. Additionally, I’ve served as a musical director for the Sussex University Big Band and as an assistant musical director for the Sussex University Chamber Choir. Holding an ARSM Diploma in Trombone Performance, I’ve performed in theatre productions including Les Misérables and The Addams Family. I’m available for live gigs, teaching, arranging or ensemble roles

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Tom's Reviews

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Esme S
1 year ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Brighton
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5 out of 5

Tom is an excellent trombone player and worked very well as part of my team

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Geoff O
2 years ago

Smashed it with his band Town of Cats at my event

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Tom's Song list

Just for a closer walk with thee
Bourbon street parade
Oh when the saints
Down by the riverside
Summertime
Liechtenstein
Schon ist die liebe
Deutchmeister
Esel Lied
Auf der Reeperbuhn
Das Ganze Haus ist
Ein prosit
Kornblumen blau
Laura - Scissor Sisters
Dakota - Stereophonics
Sex on fire - Kings of Leon
Can't take my eyes of you - Muse
So what? - P!nk
Mr Brightside - The Killers
All the small things - blink-182
I'll be there for you - The Rembrandts
Everybody (Backstreet's back) - Backstreet Boys
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
I want you back - The Jackson 5
Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
31 After you've gone
34 A kiss to build a dream on
38 Alexander's ragtime band
46 All I do is dream of you
53 An evening prayer
73 Baby won't you please come home
86 Beg your pardon
89 Besame mucho
91 Best things in life are free (A section 2nd line, B section swing)
93 Bewitched
99 Bill Bailey
101 Birth of the Blues
107 Black Orpheus
143 Bye bye blackbird
157 Careless love
207 Danny boy
211 Dark eyes
263 Everybody loves my baby
291 Georgia on my mind
293 Get happy
301 Go down moses
305 Go tell it on the mountain
337 Home (when shadows fall)
342 How great thou art
348 / 349 Hymn to freedom
381 I like bananas because they have no bones
427 In the sweet bye and bye
446 I wanna be like you (A 2nd line, B swing)
450 I want to be happy
456 I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
485 Just for a closer walk with thee
507 La vie en rose
513 Let's misbehave
520 Lily of the valley
524 Little brown jug
651 Once I had a secret love
664 On the sunny side of the street (C major, not Bflat)
672 Over in the glory land
688 / 689 Pennies from heaven
695 Plastic Jesus
708 Promenade aux champs-elysees
741 Saint James infirmary
750 Satan, your kingdom must come down
760 See see rider (B flat blues!)
763 September in the rain
793 Softly, as in a morning sunrise
824 Struttin' with some barbeque
825 St Thomas
829 Summertime
838 Sweet Georgia Brown
842 Sweet Louisiana
848 S'wonderful
873 The Sheikh of Araby
874 This little light of mine
877 Tico-tico
939 When my dream boat comes home (WRONG KEY!)
989 Yes sir, that's my baby
991 You are my sunshine

Tom's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£125
Up to 1 hour£125
Up to 2 hours£312.50
Up to 3 hours£375
Customer questions

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes. I can DJ for before or after I play for an additional fee. Or I can use Spotify for no fee.
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Musical theatre, Classical, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Opera, Contemporary classical, Early music, Christmas, Traditional church music, Funk, Disco, Soul, Pop, Bavarian oompah, Balkan, Klezmer, Reggae
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Transcription, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Singing teaching, Theory teaching
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