This list presents an overview of notable classical trombonists, including their primary affiliations and active years of playing.
| Name | Orchestral Timespan | Primary Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vladislav Blazhevich | 1906–1928 | Bolshoi Theatre | |
| James DeSano | 1970–2003 | Cleveland Orchestra | |
| Mark Lawrence | 1974–2007 | San Francisco Symphony Orchestra | |
| Aline Nistad | 1979–2016 | Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra[1] | |
| Maisie Ringham | 1944–1955 | The Hallé | |
| Ralph Sauer | 1974–2006 | Los Angeles Philharmonic | |
| Douglas Yeo | 1985–2012 | Boston Symphony Orchestra | |
| Dorothy Ziegler | 1944–1958 | St. Louis Symphony Orchestra | |
| Dennis Wick | 1957–1988 | London Symphony Orchestra |
| Name | Recording Timespan | Primary Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Abbie Conant | Since 1980 | Munich Philharmonic |
| Stuart Dempster | Since 1964 | University of Washington |
| Vinko Globokar | Since 1965 | IRCAM |
| Mark Hetzler | Empire Brass Quintet | |
| Achilles Liarmakopoulos | Since 2011 | Canadian Brass |
| Christian Lindberg | Since 1984 | Soloist |
| Alain Trudel | Since 1990 | Soloist |