Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Madeline Clement, NPR

28 trombonists play 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' will send shivers down your spine

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Amid all the internet is capable of — instant news updates, ranking everything from albums to influential artists, exacerbating our FOMO — a pure-hearted collaboration occasionally arises to remind us why we're all still here, clicking around. Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," performed by 28 trombonists, is the internet content you didn't know you needed today.

"Bohemian Rhapsody" covers are plentiful enough that choosing only a few to highlight would be impossible, although this toddler and this Green Day concert come to mind. Recorded during the 2018 International Trombone Festival, this brass choir elevates the cover game. The mournful slide of the trombone — a highlight during the ballad-like verses — and the brassy, anthemic crescendo after the head-banging bridge creates a unexpectedly heartening rendition of the rocking original.

The video was produced by Christopher Bill, a trombonist and prolific YouTuber, to draw attention to next year's International Trombone Festival. How effective is this video as a call to enroll? Let's just say the organizers might find a few beginners in the mix this summer, newly inspired to take up the instrument.