Quitting Wind Ensemble at the College Level and Coming Back Again

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College LEVEL BASS TROMBONE REPERTOIRE

This list contains the material I almost frequently use in regular teaching with college level students likewise every bit in my ain personal practice and performance. It is neither exhaustive nor graded. Most of these materials may be ordered through any music shop; 2 which I use frequently which take online payments and have large online catalogs of bass trombone music are Hickeys Music Center and Robert King Music Sales.

METHODS

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• Aharoni
  • New Method for the Modern Bass Trombone (Noga)
    • A fine and sensible method book which covers all aspects of the mod bass trombone, all of its possible tuning combinations, exercises, slide and valve fingering charts, etc.
• Aharoni
  • The Not-Classic Bass Trombone (Noga)
    • An splendid book that includes commentary, discography and exercises that will assist players in condign more proficient in performing jazz and commercial music. The book also includes two CDs performed by Micha Davis (bass trombonist, State of israel Philharmonic). The discs have accessory tracks to many exercises that are in the book and Davis then performs them, giving listeners a adept model of the style required.
• Bitsch/Grenier
  • 14 Rhythmic Etudes for Bass Trombone (Leduc)
    • This edition includes most of the etudes from the original tenor trombone edition and transposes them to keys which are more suitable for bass trombone. Bass clef just.
• Blazhevich
  • School for Trombone in Clefs (East-Westward Music International)
    • Known for many years in the USA equally "Clef Studies," this new edition (which has the reward of being legal likewise, as royalties were not paid to the Blazhevich or his heirs through sales of many editions of his music) is an of import function of every trombonist's library. Edited past Andrey Kharlamov and Michael Deryugin with annotations past Ward Stare, the etudes are helpful not only in helping a player learn tenor and alto clef, merely the music is of high quality and is very satisifying to play.
• Blume
  • Studies for Trombone (International and others)
    • One of the classic books of trombone studies. They are technical etudes which move through many keys, rhythms and the range of the tenor trombone. Necessary practise textile for the bass trombonist.
• Blume
  • 36 Studies for F Attachment Trombone (Fischer)
    • Selected studies from the Blume book, transposed into lower keys to utilise the valve register for F-Zipper Tenor or Bass Trombone.
• Bobo
  • Mastering the Tuba, Book 1 (BIM)
    • Roger Bobo's first-class volume is all nearly warming up. His studies are extremely applied and very varied, and his written commentary is very sensible. This is, in my mind, one of the best books on the subject field of warming up, usable by all contumely instruments.
• Bordogni/Rochut
  • Melodious Etudes Volumes 1, 2, 3 (Fischer)
    • Joannes Rochut was main trombonist of the Boston Symphony from 1925-1930. While living in Boston, he bundled three volumes of vocalises by the celebrated Italian vocal teacher Marco Bordogni for trombone. They are among the almost standard written report cloth for trombone today, which emphasize legato and phrasing. The books are progressive and cover all keys and the full range of the instrument. Bass trombonists should use these books in the written annals, as well as down an octave and in tenor clef and down an octave.
• Brahms
  • 12 Etudes for Trumpet (Sikorski)
    • The fact that Brahms actually wrote report etudes for a brass instrument comes equally a surprise to nigh people. There is some controversy equally to whether Brahms actually wrote the studies every bit about of them are rather pedantic, but several are gems which give acceptance to Brahms' authorship.
• Sam Burtis
  • The American Trombone
    • Sam Burtis is an active trombone player and instructor in the New York City area. His method book, "The American Trombone" is a comprehensive (over 200 pages) look at how we play, with many applied exercises and a common sense commentary which is articulate and easy to empathize. Burtis draws on many stories of his lifetime of playing with some of the finest musicians in the earth, and his arroyo is thorough and friendly. You tin can see some of the wit and wisdom of Sam Burtis quoted in my FAQ on Practicing. "The American Trombone" is self published by the author; for information on how to obtain it, email Sam Burtis.
• Charlier
  • Etudes Transcendantes (Leduc - for trumpet)
    • This is a wonderful book, originally for trumpet, which has colorful etudes which focus on diverse aspects of performance including legato, mode, tonguing, range, etc. Like most Leduc publications, it is rather expensive, but will provide you with many hours of challenging do.
• Paul Faulise
  • The F&D Double Valve BAss Trombone: Daily Warm-upward and Maintenance Exercises (PF Music)
    • Paul Faulise, the well known bass trombonist out of the New York City area, has put together an extremely useful book of warmups for bass trombonist, focusing in particular on flexibility in the valve and pedal registers.
• Gallay
  • 40 Preludes (King)
    • Gally wrote these etudes for natural horn, and Robert Rex transcribed them for F tuba. They are very useful for bass trombonists, and include both measured (metered) and unmeasured (unmetered) etudes. I use these with students equally preparatory studies for the Bach Cello Suites equally the unmeasured etudes require a skillful sense of way.
• Gallay
  • 30 Etudes (King)
    • More etudes by Gallay (all measured) edited for F tuba past Robert King.
• Gillis
  • 70 Progressive Studies for Modern Bass Trombone (Southern)
    • This is 1 of the all-time beginning books for bass trombone which once yous brainstorm using you will use for the rest of your life. It works through each slide position with the valve and includes sensible and progressive etudes to assistance with valve coordination, legato, tonguing and range. A very useful book.
• Gillis
  • twenty Etudes for Bass Trombone (Southern)
    • This book contains more hard exercises past Lew Gillis which build on the skills required in his before volume (higher up). Challenging, tuneful and useful.
• Grigoriev
  • 24 Studies for Bass Trombone (International)
    • A fine book of etudes (Russian) which are all in an A-B-A course, roofing the full range of the bass trombone. Near are technical, some are expressive, all are well written.
• Kahila
  • Semester of Studies (King)
    • Kauko Kahila played bass trombone in the Boston Symphony from 1953-1973. He wrote an excellent book of etudes for tenor trombone while a student at New England Conservatory. I commented to Kauko one 24-hour interval that I thought he should write a book of studies for bass trombone and that is what he did - in that location are 15 studies in this book (i for each week of a school semester) which cover the entire range of the bass trombone. they are challenging, utilise dissimilar keys, modify meter and change clef on occasion. This book is a overnice addition to our study repertoire.
• Kleinhammer/Yeo
  • Mastering the Trombone (EMKO Publications)
    • Edward Kleinhammer played bass trombone in the Chicago Symphony from 1940-1985 and was my trombone teacher when I was a pupil at Wheaton College (IL). This book represents his most upwardly to date thinking on all aspects of trombone playing - it was a nifty privilege to be asked by him to collaborate in putting this book together. Follow the link in a higher place to get more information almost this book which deals with all aspects of trombone playing and which is useful to beginners and seasoned professionals akin.
• Kopprasch
  • Studies for Trombone (International)
    • This is ane of the most important stardard books of trombone written report material (originally written for horn, just transcribed for use by all instruments). These technical etudes are essential for development of skilful slide motion and a keen agreement of interval relationships. In add-on, I transpose the etudes into all keys, vary the articulations and modify the rhythms, giving myriad options and things one can learn from each exercise. The Studies are in two volumes and appear in editions past diverse publishers.
• Kopprasch/Fote
  • Selected Studies for Bass Trombone (Kendor)
    • Richard Fote has transcribed selected Kopprasch etudes to lower keys which makes this book very useful for bass trombonists.
• Kreutzer
  • 16 Studies for Trombone (International)
    • Rudolphe Kreutzer wrote what is perhaps the nigh famous (infamous?) etude for violin which is ofttimes parodied in cartoons. But parodied or not, his etude (and the others in this volume which was transcribed for trombone by Keith Dark-brown) is invaluable for developing a good technique. Equally with Kopprasch, I vary the articulations and rhythms and transpose the exercises into all keys and octaves. This edition is for tenor trombone (although it does crave some use of the valve) merely bass trombonists tin can easily discover the passages which were raised up an octave for tenor trombone players and make the necessary adjustments to have the exercises flow nicely.
• Maenz
  • Zwanzig Studien fur Bassposaune (Hofmeister)
    • This is quite only my favorite book of bass trombone etudes. It is happily at present dorsum in impress after existence unavailable for many years. These are 20th century etudes with changing meters and are very artistic and interesting - and difficult.
• Ostrander
  • Method for Bass Trombone (Fischer)
    • For the beginning bass trombonist, this is i of the best books. It systematically guides the role player through the positions of the single valve bass trombone with excellent exercises for valve/tongue coordination. Aharoni'due south method is more comprehensive, merely Ostrander's book has the reward of existence specifically designed for the person who is beginning approaching the bass trombone. Also, he has a number of exercises which are based upon well known orchestral excerpts which are fun and challenging to play.
• Rusch
  • Hal Leonard Avant-garde Band Method for Tuba (includes special studies past Arnold Jacobs)
    • Arnold Jacobs had an incalcuable influence of brass players of the concluding century. Equally tubist of the Chicago Symphony, he was an important instructor likewise. He unfortunately never wrote a method book, but he did contribute studies for the Hal Leonard Avant-garde Band Method which give insight to his teaching pedagogy.
• Stephanovsky
  • xx Studies for Bass Trombone (International)
    • This is a solid book of technical exercises which are more avant-garde in nature than the Grigoriev studies.
• Sear
  • Etudes for Tuba (Cor)
    • Walter Sear'due south book of etudes for tuba works very well for bass trombone; they are by and large melodic rather than technical.
• Tyrrell
  • Advanced Studies for BB Flat Bass (Boosey)
    • This is an excellent volume of technical etudes which works splendidly on bass trombone. Mostly in flat keys, it works through the valve and pedal registers nicely with artistic etudes which are very challenging.
• Tyrrell
  • twoscore Progressive Studies for Trombone (Boosey)
    • A "companion book" to the studies for BB Flat Bass of the aforementioned composer, with some etudes based on those for the tuba. Recommended for technical study and work in the middle to high register.

SOLOS Samuel Adler Canto II (Oxford) Unaccompanied bass trombone. An advanced, 20th century work in four movements, commissioned by Thomas Everett. While the music says "unaccomapnied trombone" information technology is clearly for bass trombone, requiring a pedal G (as well equally glissando, "rips," fast technique, and fluttertonguing. T. J. Anderson Minstrel Homo (Bote & Bock) Bass trombone solo with bass drum and high-hat cymbal (1 actor). This is an bonny piece of work for the bass trombone player who can do three things at once. At that place are several long passages for bass trombone lone, and a long mid-sesction where the trombonist likewise plays bass pulsate and high-hat. A quasi-theatrical piece of work, very accessible. For advanced players. Johann Sebastian Bach Cello Suites (Urtext cello edition, also Lusk or Vandersall) Unaccompanied bass trombone. The Cello Suites of J. S. Bach are essential report and performance cloth for bass trombonists. I recommend that a player become several editions of these, including an "Urtext" edition for cello which contains only the slurs and markings as announced in the manuscript copy of the Suites by Anna Magdalena Bach (at that place is no MS in J.South. Bach's hand), and an edition that has no markings at all, such as the ane by Mark Lusk (published past Lyceum Printing, a partition of Hickeys Music) or Vandersall. Also of interest are the collected facsimiles of the 4 extant MS copies of the Suites from the mid 18th Century (including one which predates Anna Magdalena Bach's copy). For further information run into my FAQ on the Bach Cello Suites. Johann Sebastian Bach Arias from choral works Bass trombone with piano. J.S. Bach's massive output of cantatas and other vocal works provides a rich gilded mine of cloth for transcription. I encourage students to seek out arias which appeal to them in guild to develop a vocal style of playing. My book, "Trombone Essentials" (published by G. Schirmer) contains several arias and songs by various composers including "Quia Fecit Mihi Magna" ("For He That Is Mighty")from the "Magnificat" of J.S. Bach and the famous song, "Bist du bei mir" ("If Thou Be Near") which, while attributed to Bach for many years, was really written by Gottfried Heinrich Stolzel. Berghmans La Femme a Barbe (Leduc) Trombone with pianoforte or orchestra. Berghman's solo ("The Bearded Woman") is one of a series of works which accept their title from circus scenes. Information technology reflects the two sides of the circus side show deed - plaintive and moody and upbeat and "on parade." While not specifically for bass trombone, it does not pose whatsoever detail range demands and works well on bass trombone. Christopher Brubeck Bass Trombone Concerto (Brubeck Music) Bass trombone with orchestra. Chris Brubeck's Concerto is one of the near vibrant, exciting works for bass trombone. In a jazz idiom, it is in three movements: "Paradise Utopia," "Sorrow Floats," and "James Brown in the Twilight Zone." It requires a skilled actor with both a good high range (the 2d motility hangs to a higher place the staff for a long time) and low range (to pedal E flat) as well as the ability to play in an improvisatory style. I have performed this work on three occasions, both at the International Trombone Festival and with the Boston Pops Orchestra (it was taped in 2000 for broadcast on the "Evening at Pops" telly series). For information virtually rental of the piece, as well as to society Chris' own recording of the piece of work with himself every bit soloist with the London Symphony Orchestra ("Bach to Brubeck"), visit the Brubeck Music website. Eric Culver Suite for Unaccompanied Bass Trombone (TAP) Unaccompanied. In my mind, this is the finest piece for unaccompanied bass trombone I take ever played. In 4 movements, it is written in Culver's "Contemporary Baroque" style which is quite compelling. As a trombonist, he knows the instrument well and information technology explores the full range of the instrument in every mode, and manages to plumb some sublime emotional depths every bit well. A very well written work which is an essential part of whatever bass trombonist's library Jean Michel Defaye/Knaub Deux Danses (Leduc) Bass trombone with piano. Donald Knaub arranged Defaye'south "Deux Danses" (originally for tenor trombone with pianoforte) for bass trombone, keeping it in the original primal and taking nigh of it down an octave from the original. The cadenza is slightly modified too. It's fun to play although some of information technology doesn't "work" equally well as it does for tenor trombone, and yous need a fine accompanist, especially for the second movement which moves at a very fast clip. It has get a standard work for bass trombone in contempo years. Dave Eshelman The Wharton Concerto (Walrus Music Publishing) Bass trombone with big band. This bonny and challenging work was written for bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton. The solo function is enervating but very rewarding, a satisfying composition in every style. Eric Ewazen Concerto (Southern Music) Bass trombone with orchestra or piano. Bass trombonist Stefan Sanders (now with the Bufalo Philharmonic Orchestra) gave the premiere of this piece. I consider it one of the finest works for bass trombone - a very rewarding solo part and the orchestra accessory is excellent. First form repertoire for advanced players, and an excellent selection for a concerto competition (OK, I'm bragging, but my oldest girl, Linda Yeo, was a winner at the Wheaton College Conservatory Concerto Competition with this work in 1999). David Fetter Variations on Palestrina's "Dona Nobis Pacem" (Fetter) Unaccompanied bass trombone. This piece was originally written for tenor trombone (in the primal of G) and transcribed for bass trombone (in the fundamental of East flat) at my suggestion. The well known melody is put through a serial of creative variations. It is an effective recital or jury piece, and I recorded information technology on my CD Proclamation. David Fetter Split Personality (Profile and Insomnia at Pops) (Fetter) Unaccompanied bass trombone. This extensive work shows the true story of the life of a professional musician. The first part, "Profile" is in 3 movements and is a serious work which David Fetter wrote for me several years ago. Each movement, "Lyric," "Dejection March: Jazz Gospel Credo," and "Comforting" reflects a dissimilar mood and exploits the bass trombone very well in all of its color, dynamics, range and character. I recorded "Profile" on my CD Accept 1. "Indisposition at Pops" is a nightmare of a symphony musician defenseless in the world of too many obligtory pops concerts. It is uproariously funny, and a theatre slice as well. Plan notes to information technology may be found here, and it may be downloaded for costless from David Fetter'south website. Frescobaldi Canzoni per Basso solo (Doblinger) Bass trombone with organ. Frescobaldi's Canzoni were written for an unspecified bass instrument with organ, they work splendidly on bass trombone. In two volumes, they also piece of work well on bass sackbut or serpent. The Doblinger edition is quite good, scholarly without being stuffy and very practical. Galliard half dozen Sonatas for bassoon or cello Bass trombone with piano. Originally for bassoon or cello, these Sonatas are amongst the most standard repertoire for trombone and bass trombone. They exist in many editions, the most mutual for trombones being that published past International Music. Better, find an edition written for bassoon, as trombone editions often have editing which eliminates many low notes. Todd Goodman Sonata for Solo Bass Trombone (Wrong Note Media) Bass trombone unaccompanied. This is a fine, three movement work for solo bass trombone. The 3 movements ("Thundercracke," "Quite," and "Derby") are highly evocative and pose expert but reasonable challenges on the performer. Valve trills, multiphonics, nimble technique, fast tonguing and soft, legato playing in the pedal register are all required but well rewarded. The "Sonata" was commissioned past R. Charles Jacks. George Frederic Handel/Yeo Sonata Op. i, No. 12 (International) Bass trombone with piano. Originally for violing with continuo, I arranged this work for 1 of my graduate recitals at New York Academy in the mid 1970'due south and information technology was after published by International Music. I provide the orginal figured bass figures in the keyboard part, and also provided a sample "improvisation" for the slow movement. This edition was my first for a major publisher, and it shows how I go about making a modern transcription - I attempt to preserve the character of the original while being practical about writing for a modern bass trombone. The Preface I wrote at the starting time of the piece was the commencement International had ever printed in a trombone edition, and I was grateful to them for assuasive me to talk over some of the issues involved with making such a transcription, and as well existence able to mention several bizarre and classical treatiese of operation practise which performers could read to better inform their estimation of the piece. Walter Hartley Sonata Breve (Tenuto/Presser) Unaccompanied bass trombone. Deputed past Thomas Everett, this is ane of the "standard" works for unaccompanied bass trombone. In two movements, information technology requires a nible technique, practiced, flexible use of the valve annals, and the ability to palpitate natural language. It is a commonly heard work on college auditions. Frigyes Hidas Meditation (Editio Musica Budapest) Unaccompanied bass trombone. This one movement piece of work of contrasting styles was too commissioned by Tom Everett. It is a practiced interpretive report, with many changes of character. Glissandi, pedal tones and a adept loftier annals are required, although the technical challenges are not very bang-up. Paul Hindemith Drei Liechte Stuecke (iii Like shooting fish in a barrel Pieces for cello - Schott) Bass trombone with piano. Originally for cello and piano, these iii brusque movements work spectacularly well for bass trombone. In fact, this piece was one of the required solos when I auditioned for the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1984. Each movement is in a different tempo and character and is quite constructive. Bass trombonists tin easily play off the original cello office. A superb recital piece in every way. Paul Hindemith Alto Horn Sonata (Schott) Bass trombone with piano. The Hindemith Sonatas for various instruments are counted among the standard repertoire for every instrument. However, Hindemith did not write a bass trombone Sonata, so bass trombonists periodically appropriate the Tuba Sonata (with mixed success). One can fence, too, that the Trombone Sonata is not the virtually interesting Sonata Hindemith wrote. I have often enjoyed the Alto Horn Sonata, one of the least performed of Hindemith's works. Written for the E flat alto horn (an instrument used in British style brass bands), this Sonata works very well on either alto trombone or on bass trombone. Reading E flat alto horn music (which is in treble clef) as if it were written in bass clef (and making the appropriate three apartment adjustment in the key signature) makes reading this music very like shooting fish in a barrel. A unique characteristic of this Sonata is Hindemith's poem, "The Posthorn" which is to be read by the soloist and pianist in a dialogue before the finale. Alan Hovhaness Symphony No. 34, op 310 (Fujihara Music) Bass trombone with string orchestra. This fine work past one of America's great composers was written for bass trombonist David Taylor. I recorded it on my compact disc Have one. It employs a modal fashion of writing which is characteristic of Hovhaness which allows the soloist to "sing" many hymn like melodies. The first movement is notable for a very long cadenze in the valve and pedal range, accompanied simply past double bass. A very challenging and evocative work. It is available only on rental from Hovhaness' publisher, Fijihara Music, 18206 51st Ave. Southward, Seattle, WA 98188 USA. Gordon Jacob Cameos (Emerson Edition) Bass trombone with wind ensemble (concert band) or piano. Tom Everett commissioned Jacob to write this attractive five move work, each with a programatic championship. It requires a nimble technique and a high b flat (the final note of the piece!) although it does not make many demands in the valve and pedal register. It is likewise available with pianoforte accessory. Gordon Langford Proclamation (Chandos) Bass trombone with brass band or wind band or pianoforte. Roger Challoner Greenish deputed this fine piece for inclusion on my solo CD with Britain'south Black Dyke Ring, Proclamation. In one movement, information technology begins with an unaccompanied solo for bass trombone, to which the band texture is gradually added. It is full of drama and passion as well equally tenderness, and exploits the total range of the bass trombone without ever resorting to tricks. It is a fine opening work for a recital and has the distinction of ending softly. Proclamation is also published with piano accompaniment. Larsson Concertino, Op 45, No 7 (Gehrmanns) Trombone and orchestra or piano. This work is for tenor trombone, although it does not have loftier range demands and works well on bass trombone. The second move, in item, works very successfully on bass trombone. Alexy Lebedev Concerto No. 1 (Hofmeister and Editio Musicus) Bass trombone and piano. The Lebedev Concerto was originally written for tuba, Lebedev having been a tubist himself. It became popularized amid bass trombonists in an edition by Allen Ostrander, sometime bass trombonist of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Ostrander's edition is published by Editio Musicus and information technology has become 1 of the most "standard" works for bass trombone. In one motion, and in a neo-romantic way, the Concerto is an attractive work which suffers, unfortunately, from a dreadful, heavy handed, "Soviet" style coda. Ostrander's arrangement, however simplifies a number of passages (in particular to eliminate double valve notes and some fast triple tonguing) and omits the original introduction to the piece. A new edition by Hofmeister represents the original version of the piece and is recommended. The orchestral accompaniment for the Concerto No 1 is bachelor on rental past contacting the Hofmeister rental section. A concert band accompaniment is besides available for purchase from Spaeth-Schmid, although I practice not know if this is an authorised transcription nor practice I know the quality of the arrangement. Richard Lieb Concertino Basso (Carl Fischer) Bass trombone and concert band or piano. Dick Lieb is a studio trombone thespian in New York City who wrote this work for his friend, Alan Raph, one of the virtually well known studio bass trombonists in New York. Information technology is cast in a jazzish mode, with a nice ballad section in the eye and a cadenza. The piece contains an alternative solo office for tenor trombone and besides has a piano accessory. While not among the almost significant works for bass trombone, it has the advantage of having an accessory which can be played by most high school band. Franz Liszt Hosanna (Schott) Bass trombone and organ. This is the only known piece of work written by Liszt for the bass trombone. Information technology is neither technically difficult nor musically complicated, being based on a hymn melody with simple variations. Benedetto Marcello Half dozen Sonatas for cello (various publishers) Trombone and piano. Marcello's Cello Sonatas effigy, along with the Galliard Sonatas, among the standard repertoire for trombone and bass trombone. While not terribly noun musically, they provide players with suitable repertoire from the Baroque which is helpful in developing a adept technique. The Sonatas are available in editions for cello or trombone from various publishers including International Music and G. Schirmer; the Get-go Sonata appears in my book, "Trombone Essentials" published past Thousand. Schirmer and is edited specially for trombone players. Benedetto Marcello Oboe concerto (International Music) Trombone and pianoforte. The Marcello Oboe Concerto is an appealing Bizarre work, suitable for transcription to bass trombone. I am not aware of a trombone edition of this piece, but I play off the oboe edition, ii octaves lower than notated. Patrick McCarty Sonata (Ensemble Publications) Bass trombone and string quintet or piano. Patrick McCarty'south Sonata is a popular, standard piece of work for bass trombone, playable by advanced high school or college players. In three movements, information technology works very well with the original string quintet accompaniment (2 violins, viola, cello and bass). It thoroughly explores the dorian fashion and requires agility from the soloist with fast technical slide movement, octave leaps as well as an extended passage in pedal tones (going to pedal East). The Sonata can likewise be played effectively with string orchestra. Wolfgang Amade Mozart Bassoon Concerto, K. 191 (various publishers) Bass trombone and orchestra or piano. Mozart's Bassoon Concerto is non the most stunning of the genre, but has an appeal which makes it accessible to both players and listeners. In B flat major, it works well on bass trombone (tenor trombonists would likely adjust some of the depression notes) equally a recital piece. Wolfgang Amade Mozart Horn Concerti (various publishers) Bass trombone and orchestra or pianoforte. Mozart wrote four Horn Concertos, all of which work well on bass trombone. Depending on the edition you use, you lot volition be playing off a role for F horn, or in the example of some of the Concerti, an E flat horn part. Vaclav Nelhybel Bass Trombone Concerto (Southern) Bass trombone and orchestra, wind ensemble or piano. Vaclav Nelhybel wrote this Concerto for me in 1990 and I premiered it in Boston with the New England Conservatory of Music Wind Ensemble. It is a enervating work in a dramatic mode, covering the total range of the bass trombone. It is i of the most pregnant pieces written for bass trombone and has the flexibility of being played with orchestra or air current ensemble (both orchestrations likewise every bit the piano reduction were washed by the composer) and requires an advanced thespian. Vaclav Nelhybel Concertato for tenor and bass trombones (Southern) Tenor and Bass trombones with wind ensemble or piano. After the success of his Bass Trombone Concerto, Nelhybel turned to write a duet for tenor and bass trombones with band, which waas premiered past Mark Weaver and Vic Johnson with the Us Coast Guard Band. It is a very challenging work, which is also available in a version for soloists with piano and percussion. Penderecki Capriccio for Tuba Solo (Schott) Unaccompanied. Penderecki is an of import composer of our time, and his unaccompanied Capriccio for tuba (written for tubist David Braynard) works very well on bass trombone. Information technology is quite challenging, just very rewarding. The piece contains elements of trip the light fantastic toe besides as more gratuitous forms as well. A pedal D is requires likewise as a good technique and a adept musical imagination. Goff Richards Rainy Twenty-four hour period in Rio (Studio Music) Bass trombone with brass band or piano. Goff Richard wrote this work for my CD Proclamation. It's a joyous piece, in a light Latin style, featuring legato playing from the soloist in a nice samba. The band parts are very challenging and fun to play. Rainy 24-hour interval is also bachelor with a piano accessory. Rimsky Korsakov Trombone Concerto (various publishers) Bass trombone with concert band or pianoforte. Rimsky Korsakov's Trombone Concerto works well on bass trombone as in that location are no extreme range demands (up to a loftier b flat) and in fact in its original version, requires a low Due east flat with the valve. I recorded this piece on my solo CD Take 1. There are many editions of the piece, some of which erroneously betoken some passages to be taken up an octave, and others which alter the cadenzas. Walter Skolnick Three Pieces (Presser) Unaccompanied Bass Trombone. Walter Skolnick is a composer based in New York City and he wrote this work for Charles Vernon of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. It is a very fine unaccompanied work in three movements. Tenor clef, glissando, and loving cup mute are required, as well as a nimble natural language. The finale, Toccata, is particularly interesting. William Grant Still/Yeo Romance (International) Trombone and orchestra or pianoforte. Nevertheless is one of America's most important composers. This piece of work was originally written for saxophone but was long out of print; Nonetheless's daughter sent a copy to me and I thought it would work very well for trombone (or bass trombone). International Music has published information technology in my edition for trombone and pianoforte, but Still's orchestra accessory is as well available on rental from International Music. Romance is a very cute, impressionistic work which provides a nice contrast on a recital without being too taxing. Richard Strauss Horn Concertos 1,2 Bass Trombone and orchestra or piano. The two Strauss horn concertos work nicely on bass trombone, and players tin can read off the original Eastward flat horn solo office by simply reading the music as if information technology is in bass clef and making the requisite key signature adjustment. These are strong works for advanced players, simply are very rewarding to play. Szollosy A Hundred Confined for Tom Everett (Editio Musica) Bass Trombone and bongos. As the title indicates, this work, of 100 bars in length, was written for Tom Everett. It is a challenging piece of work for two players (two copies of the music are required) and it has been recorded by (David Taylor) on his CD "Past Tells." Telemann Sonata in f (International) Bass trombone and piano. This is another useful Baroque piece which works very well for bass or tenor trombone. It is similar in character to the Marcello Sonatas simply of a higher musical quality. Tomasi To Be or Not To Be (Leduc) Bass trombone and trombone trio or piano. This is a loftier quality recital piece of work for solo with trio of three tenor trombones. Written for bass trombone or tuba, it is based on the monlogue of Village by Shakespeare. It is highly dramatic and requires excellent coordination between soloist and ensemble. It is also bachelor with piano accompaniment but the trombone trio accompaniment is highly recommended. It has been recorded by Blair Bollinger on his CD "Fancy Free." David Uber Skylines (Hidalgo) Bass trombone and contumely ensemble or brass band or piano. David Uber is one of the most prolific writers for trombone, with over 300 compositions to his credit. A fine trombonist himself, and a longtime teacher at Trenton Country Higher (New Jersey), he wrote "Skylines" for me and I premiered it at the New York Brass Conference. In three movements, it reflects three cities where I have been active in my career: New York, Chicago and Boston. "Skylines" was subsequently arranged by John Harpin for brass band and I recorded information technology on my solo CD, Proclamation. Ralph Vaughn Williams Tuba Concerto (Oxford) Bass Trombone and orchestra or piano. The Vaughn Williams "Tuba Concerto" works well on bass trombone (I was a winner of the Wheaton Higher Concerto Competition on this slice when I was a student there in 1975). In three movements, information technology is very challenging and enervating, and the trombonist volition need to make a few modifications for tuba trills, etc. The Concerto is also available in an edition for tuba and piano. Donald White Tetra Ergon (Kagarice Brass Editions) Bass trombone and piano. This is one of the most significant pieces written for bass trombone. Long out of print, I am glad to finally run across information technology available once more. Donald White has written an excellent tribute to four players who take greatly influenced the trombone earth: Emory Remington, Lewis Van Haney, Neb Bell and Dorothy Ziegler. Information technology requires an advanced thespian (the range goes from loftier b flat to pedal C) and a superb pianist but is well worth the try (I performed this work on my senior recital at Wheaton Higher in 1976 and recorded it on my solo CD Have 1). John Williams Tuba Concerto (Hal Leonard) Bass trombone and orchestra or piano. John Williams, the well known composer and former conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, wrote this slice for the 100th anniversary of the Boston Pops in 1985 for Boston Symphony tubist, Chester Schmitz. At Chester's suggestion, I learned the piece and accept performed it many times on bass trombone, including a performance with the Boston Pops Orchestra with John Williams conducting. It is a virtuoso work for the near avant-garde of players, merely is highly heady and rewarding. The Concerto is also available for tuba and piano. Alec Wilder Sonata for Bass Trombone (Margun) Bass trombone and piano. Alec Wilder'south Sonata is one of the well-nigh performed works for bass trombone. In five movements, it calls for an advanced player to play in a wide variety of styles. Lawrence Wolfe Wildfire (Warwick Music) Bass trombone and concert ring. Lawrence Wolfe is Assistant Principal Bass with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and has written two works for me: Wildfire and Triptych. Wildfire is a one move work, well-nigh ten minutes long, which is highly virtuosic. It is very demanding but very rewarding and the band accompaniment can be played past an advanced Loftier School or university grouping. Lawrence Wolfe Triptych (Warwick Music) Bass trombone and brass ring. Triptych was written at my asking subsequently the success of Lawrence Wolfe's "Wildfire." At the fourth dimension I was planning my CD Proclamation and I wanted a piece of work from Larry for the album. Rather than simply transcribe "Wildfire" as I suggested, he decided to compose a new piece. In three movements, it is another virtuoso work which has some difficult parts for the brass band. Blackness Dyke Ring had their easily full advertisement my recording sessions, just the end result was a spectacular piece. result Douglas Yeo Trombone Essentials (Thou. Schirmer) Bass trombone/trombone and piano, also unaccompanied works. This collection of solos contains transcriptions for trombone/bass trombone from vocal and instrumental works including arias by Bach, the Marcello Sonata ane, the Schumann Adagio and Allegro, also as flute pieces past Telemann and CPE Bach. The book is designed for the advanced high school or college player and has met with dandy success among players looking for suitable study and recital material.

ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS Orchestra except books are a poor substitute for the actual orchestral part. Keep in mind that ALL orchestra books accept limitations and many are total of mistakes, editing errors, etc. I always suggest that students consult the full orchestral score before assuming an orchestral excerpt book is correct. The best resource below is Gordon Cherry's CD-Rom package. Low Contumely Excerpt Drove (CD-Rom) 280 works collected by Gordon Ruddy Gordon Ruby-red (Principal trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra) has compiled consummate orchetsral parts for trombones and tuba for over 280 standard orchestral works and put them on a CD-Rom disc. These works are all in the public domain (no copyright payment is due the composers) so this parcel is a legal way to get complete parts to many pieces at a low cost. The parts announced as pdf files which tin can be viewed and printed on your personal computer. The collection has over 8000 pages of music and purchase of the complete package also entitles ou to gratuitous updates of the disc from time to time. Click on the web link above for a complete list of what is available in the package or to gild the consummate parcel or private discs with works past selected composers. Highly recommended. Bach Studien fur Posaunen Cantatas of Bach, edited past Rolf Handrow (Breitkopf & Hartel) This excellent resource contains office books for iii trombones and cornetto/trumpet for the complete Cantatas of J. Southward. Bach which contain trombones (13 Cantatas). There is a useful preface with historical information and guidelines for performance practise. Wagner Volume 2 (Rheingold, Walkure), Vol 3 (Siegfried, Gotterdammerung) (Belwin Mills) These books are adept resources which include trombone and bass trumpet parts to the Wagner "Band Wheel." Keith Chocolate-brown 10 volumes, for trombones and tuba (International) These books were long the "standard" extract books, nevertheless with the passing of the GATT understanding, they went out of print over copyright disputes with many composers and publishers. They are gradually coming back in print in a new format which hopefully volition have far fewer errors than the original edition did.. Julian Menken Anthology of Symphonic and Operatic Excerpts for Bass Trombone, 2 Volumes (Carl Fischer - may be out of print) Menken'due south books were among the first excerpt books for bass trombone. They are not very comprehensive but contain some of the high spots for a wide multifariousness of repertoire. I accept heard they are out of impress, but they are worth hunting downwards, with the caveat that they are missing many important passages even for the works included. Nielsen/Gade Orchestra Studies Volume 1,2,3 (Hanson) Per Gade's annotated series of excerpt books are a model of what an excerpt volume can be. His books contain rehearsal numbers when indicated, and includes virtually every annotation the trombones and tuba play in Neilsen'south symphonic output. Highly recommended. Henry C. Smith 20th Century Orchestra Studies (G. Schirmer) Now out of print, this fine volume is worth looking for. It contains many 20th century excerpts not found in other except books along with Henry C. Smith's annotations and comments. An excellent book. Stoneberg Orchesterstudien, viii volumes (Gerig) A high quality alternative to the Keith Brown excerpt books, with a heavier emphasis on German orchestral and operatic literature. Richard Strauss/Brown Orchestra Studies (International) Unfortunately, this book cannot exist recommended, equally it is woefully incomplete. For Strauss' music, I suggest purchasing the original parts. Richard Wagner/Hausman Orchestra Studies (International) This is as well another very incomplete book which I cannot recommend.

ENSEMBLE Bach/Augustine Duets and Trios From the Works of J. S. Bach for ii and iii Tubas (Southern) This is an excellent book of duos which will ser bass trombonists very well. In fact, I recommend this book for the evolution of a good valve and pedal range. When you buy the volume, you get two complete copies as well equally a third booklet with only the trios. Nevermind that nearly of the music in it is not by J. S. Bach, the music is fun to play and is very sensibly laid out. Highly recommended. Bartok/Kurz xviii Duos for Cello (Boosey - originally for Violin) A selection of Bartok's violin duets have been nicely transcribed for cello which makes them sensible for trombone. They are both elementary and hard, focusing on interval studies. Varied articulations and bitonalities make them very rewarding to play, both for fun and for recital. Shostakovich/Yeo Viii Preludes, Op. 34 (M. Schirmer) I made this transcription of eight of Shostakovich's Piano Preludes for tenor and bass trombone at the request of my Boston Symphony colleague, Ronald Barron, for inclusion on his recording, In The Family. They are very challenging, posing significant range and articulation bug for both players, but advanced players will savour the challenge and find them to be very rewarding. Voxman Selected Duets for Trombone or Baritone - 2 volumes (Rubank) My teacher, Edward Kleinhammer, used these duets in every lesson. They seem to be "easy" which is why they are non! Highly recommended duet textile.

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Thomas Everett

• Annotated Guide to Bass Trombone Literature (Contumely Printing)
  • While woefully outdated (it was concluding published in 1985), Tom Everett'southward Guide is a valuable resource. We can hope that his book will exist reprinted or posted to the web in the future.

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