During the Renaissance, musicians played the trombone in town bands, royal ceremonial bands, and in mixed ensembles with string and keyboard instruments and voices.

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The old church organ was replaced by a keyboard some years ago and the church makes use of young members who play electric guitars, violins and wind instruments.

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