SKU: CY.CC3101
ISBN 9790530110782. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Philip Brink has spent his entire career building the knowledge to assemble this major book on the pedagogy of the Trombone. Below are his words to describe what the book entails. Trombonist's Toolkit was conceived as exactly that: a resource for troubleshooting one's playing, for working out problems, for advancing one's playing skills. It is NOT a method in the traditional sense - no weekly lessons, no planned schedule for arriving at a certain point after a year, two years, etc. The player [you, the reader] can search the topic list for specific problems in need of solution. Most of the topics are organized by general subject areas: air, embouchure, range building, etc. The source for most of what I write is my own personal experience as student, teacher, freelancer and orchestral performer. I owe a great debt of gratitude to teachers, mentors, colleagues and students past and present, for listening to my playing, trying out my concepts, putting up with my questions and so forth. Some of those people are present, some are far away, and sadly, some are no longer living. To all of them I say Thank you, and I hope those of you who read this can recognize what you told me! A word about the organization of the book: most of the concepts requiring practice and/or a physical approach are written out in a special manner; explanatory text is interspersed with exercises detailing a gradual approach to the topic at hand. The appendix contains a number of exercises all together, most of which were developed for my class at Mahidol University College of Music in Thailand. Philip Brink - 2019.
SKU: BT.DHP-1084642-400
ISBN 9789043131124. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.
The eight versatile concert pieces in this book were written by Allen Vizzutti. The relatively short individual compositions can be wonderfully combined to form longer suites. For performance, you can either make use of the piano accompaniments provided on the CD, or a pianist playing from the printed score.(Demo version played by Ian Bousfield). In dit boek presenteert Ian Bousfield acht afwisselende stukken van Allen Vizzutti. Trombonisten krijgen zo de kans om zich de weg te laten wijzen door de eerste trombonist van de Wiener Philharmoniker, van wie de fraaie interpretaties op de cd te vinden zijn - hiermee kunnen ze hun voordeel doen in hun eigen spel. De relatief korte afzonderlijke composities kunnen uitstekend worden gecombineerd tot langere suites. Voor een optreden zijn de pianobegeleidingen op de cd heel geschikt, maar de bijgevoegde pianopartijen maken ook samenspel met een pianist mogelijk.Acht vielseitige Stücke von Allen Vizzutti, die Ian Bousfield, der Soloposaunist der Wiener Philharmoniker, auf der CD vorspielt. Die einzelnen Stücke lassen sich auch gut zu einer längeren Suite kombinieren. Zur Vorführung kann die CD eingesetzt werden, die auch die Begleitungen alleine enthält, oder ein Pianist, der aus den Klaviernoten im Buch spielt. The Enchanted Trombone contient 8 compositions éclectiques signées Allen Vizzutti. L‘accompagnement de piano est disponible sur le compact disc mais également en version imprimée jointe au recueil. The Enchanted Trombone contiene 8 eclettiche composizioni firmate Allen Vizzutti. L‘accompagnamento del piano è disponibile in una versione stampata inclusa nel libro, e anche nella registrazione del CD anch‘esso presente nella pubblicazione.
SKU: HL.48181764
UPC: 888680862602. 9.0x12.0x0.22 inches.
“ The Trombone player's Vade Mecum was composed by André Lafosse for advanced trombonists who are preparing for their exams. Divided into three parts, this piece covers all the necessary elements to prepare the exams: - The first one focuses on technical challenges: minor common chords, melodic minor scales, diminished sevenths, high and low scales, chromatic scales progressing in thirds - The second corresponds to a scale of an octave in semi-quavers, each of its degrees being the starting point for an additional scale. Each scale is followed by its chords and the seven degrees and octave can be played both descending and ascending. This second part on its own represents 30 exercises of scales. - The last part is quite difficult with 25 exercises covering most of the other difficulties that could be encountered. These pieces are perfect to get ready and to overcome all the small weaknesses a player can have before a big contest or recital. André Lafosse (1890-1975) was a trombonist and a professor at Paris Conservatoire. He also composed a suite for brass quintet called 'Suite Breve' and recorded with Stravinsky.â€.
SKU: AP.1-ADV19105
ISBN 9783892210597. UPC: 805095191059. English. [Duke Ellington] By Kurt Dietrich.
Duke's 'Bones: Ellington's Great Trombonists is a fascinating account of the trombone greats who played in Duke's band from 1923--1973---Joe Nanton, Juan Tizol, Lawrence Brown, Booty Wood, Butter Jackson, Tyree Glenn, etc.---with photos, solo transcriptions, and discography.
SKU: HL.48181984
UPC: 888680846497. 9x12 inches.
“Fren ch composer, Pierre Max Dubois (1930-1995) significantly contributed to the wind repertoire. Procession for Trombone and Piano was published in 1959 and remains prominent in the advanced trombonist's repertoire. Dubois' music is characteristically light-hearted with unusual harmonic and melodic textures. Procession for Trombone and Piano reflects Dubois' compositional characteristics as well as elements of grandeur, reflecting the title. A typical performance lasts about four minutes and fifteen seconds. Procession is essential to the advanced trombonist's repertoire. Dubois' work makes for an exciting and enjoyable performance for players and audiences alike.&rdquo.
SKU: CY.CC2384
New York Philharmonic Assistant Principal Trombonist James Markey's brilliant 2003 recording featuring the following works:1. Dmitri Shostakovich - Preludes, Op. 34 (1932)2. Malcolm Arnold - Fantasy, Op. 69 (1969)3. Percy Grainger - Willow, Willow (1911)4. Robert Schumann - Romances, Op. 94 (1849)5. Neal Harnly - Chorale Fantasie (1999)6. Folke Basta - Basta (1982))4. James Markey - Theme & Variations on Camptown Races (2001) for Trombone & Brass QuintetWhen this recording came out in 2003, it raised the bar for the Tenor Trombone from an artistic & technical level. A must-have for all aspiring brass performers!!
SKU: BT.DHP-1175793-070
ISBN 9789043152402. English-German-French-Dut ch.
Pascal Proust has many years of experience as a musician and music teacher. His works include several hundred compositions for the most diverse range of instrumentations. He wrote 14 Easy Trombone Quartets for trombone players who have around3 years of experience, and paid special attention to an easy-to-follow and attractive musical style. These quartets are ideal performance and competition works for young trombone ensembles. De componist Pascal Proust kan bogen op een jarenlange ervaring als muzikant en muziekdocent. Zijn oeuvre omvat honderden composities voor de meest diverse instrumentaties. Hij schreef 14 Easy Trombone Quartets voor trombonisten die ongeveer drie jaar les hebben gehad, waarbij hij speciaal aandacht heeft besteed aan een makkelijk te volgen, aantrekkelijke muziekstijl. Daardoor zijn deze kwartetten ideale voordrachts- of wedstrijdwerken voor jonge tromboneensembles.Der Komponist Pascal Proust kann aus seiner langjährigen Erfahrung als Musiker und Musikpädagoge schöpfen; sein Oeuvre umfasst mehrere hundert Kompositionen für verschiedenste Besetzungen. Er schrieb 14 Easy Trombone Quartets für Posaunisten mit ungefähr 3 Jahren Unterrichtserfahrung und legte besonderes Augenmerk auf einen leicht verständlichen, attraktiven musikalischen Stil. Dadurch eignen sich diese Quartette ideal als Vortrags- und Wettbewerbsstücke für junge Posaunenensembles.Le compositeur Pascal Proust puise volonté dans son immense expérience de musicien et professeur de musique ; son catalogue dâ??oeuvres englobe plusieurs centaines de compositions pour divers instruments. Il a écrit 14 Easy Trombone Quartets pour trombonistes ayant environ 3 années de pratique, dans un style musical accessible et coloré. De ce fait, ces quatuors sont des pièces idéales pour tout examen ou audition de jeunes ensembles de trombones.
SKU: PR.114414450
ISBN 9781598064087. UPC: 680160597635. 9x12 inches.
Inspired by the tale of a legendary folk hero, Adolphus Hailstork’s tour-de-force for trombone and piano is a riveting portrayal of the steely strength and stamina of John Henry, a former slave who helped build the American railroads and ultimately outperformed a steam engine. This composition uses quotes from the spiritual Every Time I Feel the Spirit and the folk song The Ballad of John Henry. For advanced players. Duration: 13’_______________ _________________________ __Text on the scanned back cover:JOHN HENRY'S BIG(MAN vs. MACHINE)FOR TROMBONE AND PIANOInspired by the tale of the legendary hero, Adolphus Hailstork’s tour-de-force for trombone and piano is a riveting portrayal of the steely strength and stamina of John Henry, a former slave who helped build the American railroads and ultimately outperformed a steam engine.PROGRAM NOTES by the ComposerJohn Henry was born a slave in the 1840’s or 1850’s. It is important to remember that no one knows for sure if John Henry existed or is a tall tale created by writers. That is one of the things that makes the legend so intriguing.According to the legend, he grew to stand 6 feet tall, 200 pounds – a giant in that day.Though the story of John Henry sounds like the quintessential tall tale, it is certainly based, at least in part, on historical circumstance. There are disputes as to where the legend originates. Some place John Henry in West Virginia, while recent research suggests Alabama. Still, all share a similar back-story.In order to construct the railroads, companies hired thousands of men to smooth out terrain and cut through obstacles that stood in the way of the proposed tracks. One such chore that figures heavily into some of the earliest John Henry ballads is the blasting of the Big Bend Tunnel, more than a mile straight through a mountain in West Virginia.Steel-drivin⠙ men like John Henry used large hammers and stakes to pound holes into the rock, which were were then filled with explosives that would blast a cavity deeper and deeper into the mountain. In the folk ballads, the central event took place under such conditions. Eager to reduce costs and speed up progress, some tunnel engineers were using steam drills to power their way into the rock. According to the great American tall tales, on hearing of the machine, John Henry challenged the steam drill to a contest. He won, but died of exhaustion, his life cut short by his own superhuman effort.This composition uses quotes from the spiritual Every Time I Feel the Spirit and the folk song The Ballad of John Henry.JOHN HENRY’S BIG was composed for trombonist David Jackson.
SKU: CY.CC2369
Mike Hall, Professor of Trombone at Old Dominion University and Assistant Editor of the ITA Journal has released a 2 CD collection of J. S. Bach's ART of FUGUE, BWV 1080, which includes the Contrapuncti 1 through 12. Also included in this monumental musical project are four Canons, three additional fugues and Bach's last work (unfinished), the Chorale Vor deinen Thron tret' ich hiermit (Before Thy Throne).Profess or Hall has recorded all of the tracks himself, playing on an alto, small tenor, symphony tenor and bass Trombone.The two disks include over 80 minutes of some of the most brilliantly conceived music ever written. Professor Hall's playing is utterly amazing. These two disks should be in every serious Trombonist's library.This recording of the twelve Contrapuncti has used the magnificent transcriptions by Ralph Sauer. Mr. Sauer's transcriptions are available in four separate volumes or as a complete collection from Cherry Classics Music.
SKU: HL.48181140
UPC: 888680930691. 9.0x12.0x0.11 inches.
The infamous Six Cello Suites by J. S. Bach are perfectly adapted for the trombone by French professional trombonist, Andre Lafosse. Bach originally composed the Cello Suites, some of the most frequently performed and recognised solo compositions ever written for the instrument, during the period 1717-1723, when he served as Kapellmeister in Kothen. Lafosse's adaptions for trombone (1946) include phrase marks, dynamic markings, articulation, breath marks, and performance directions. Lafosse's adaptions are flawless, making the notorious Suites enjoyably accessible for the trombone.
SKU: HL.49008213
ISBN 9790001124324. 9.0x12.0x0.15 inches.
These trios offer all trombonists the opportunity to extend their stylistic range and to practise playing together in a group. The pieces are already effective as duets (first and second parts). The third part extends the duets to trios and contributes to a full-sounding trombone group. An accompanying book is available for the rhythm section with parts for piano/keyboard, guitar, bass and drums.
SKU: BT.PL0161
French.
SKU: XC.FCB2405
Take a fun and engaging trip with Santa as he enjoys his spring vacation! This creative piece is a treasure of musical concepts wrapped up in one accessible package! Spring from The Four Seasons is cleverly woven amongst a medley of popular holiday songs. Creative orchestration puts the music in a variety of settings from festive to march-like to Middle Eastern. Beginning players will reinforce a wide variety of musical concepts, and young trombonists will work on developing first to sixth position. A guaranteed holiday favorite!
SKU: XC.FCB2405FS
SKU: HL.48184118
French trombonist, Gilles Milliere studied at the Paris Conservatoire before embarking upon a successful career. His virtuosity on the instrument led him to compile various well-informed study books for the Trombone, including Exercises over Two Octaves. Milliere has led a highly succesful solo career, being the first soloist of the orchestra of the Paris Opera and as Trombone professor at the Paris Conservatoire. The exercises in Milliere's book addresses the two octaves from low F to high F and includes variety in articulation, time signatures, intervals, rhythm, key signatures and tempo, amongst other aspects. For all aspiring trombonists, Milliere's Exercises over Two Octaves provides excellent, progressive technical studies..
SKU: HL.48183062
UPC: 888680865566. 10.5x13.25x0.275 inches.
“Fren ch professional trombonist, André Lafosse (1890-1975) was a professor at the Paris Conservatoire during the early 20th Century. His Complete Method of Slide Trombone is compiled from a wealth of experience and expertise. With detailed instruction in French, English, German and Spanish, the second volume is immediately accessible to all aspiring trombonists. Volume two of Complete Method of Slide Trombone comprises exercises in scales, arpeggios, chromaticism and ornaments. Exercises and studies are based on pre-composed works by much-loved composers including, J. S. Bach, Rameau and Mozart. Suitable for intermediate to advanced level Trombone players, Lafosse's second volume of Complete Method of Slide Trombone is essential to the progression of technique to a high standard.â€.
SKU: CF.WF231
ISBN 9781491153314. UPC: 680160910816.
Styli stic Etudes for Trombone was written for intermediateto advanced level trombonists, seeking to meet thedemands of the modern marketplace for performers. AsI often tell my students, it’s simply not enough to mastera single style and fake the rest. To make a living as aperformer, trombonists are expected to play many, manydifferent styles authentically. Classical performers studyhard and devote themselves to mastering the stylisticnuances of various eras, various composers, variousforms; jazz musicians seek to accurately reflect the stylesof everything from bar-room burlesque to Coltrane; hornbands in the funk, rock, ska and hip-hop idioms mustreflect attention to the details of their influences even asthey create new paths through popular music.This etude collection is an attempt to help studentsand their teachers work on the details associated withmastering each of these various styles.In order to perform with the correct feel, articulationand sound, trombonists must first get these concepts intheir head through diligent listening and then disciplinedpractice playing in every single style. The same wayorchestral players study the symphonic literature andexcerpts, or the way a professional jazz musician mightwork on chord changes in excruciating detail, a wellroundedtrombone player must master styles by listeningto and playing with great recordings. Most of the etudesin this book are based on styles from specific orchestralliterature, jazz standards and other styles such as NewOrleans’ funk music (Meters) or the music of JamesBrown and Tower of Power.One final note: some of these are hard. On purpose. Theseare not warm-ups that you can play through mindlesslyto get your face going. These are “study pieces†in the oldfashionedsense. They are designed to challenge you asa player, to make you a little uncomfortable. Some aretougher than others, of course, but none of them are easy.If you can play through each of these well, with greatmusicianship and impeccable technique, you will be anincredibly versatile instrumentalist and be able to secureperformance opportunities that are outside the comfortzone of many trombonists.Thanks for buying this book. I hope you enjoy workingthrough these, whether you’re a teacher, student,performer, or weekend warrior. I learned a lot by puttingthese together and I hope you find them useful and helpful.Stylistic Etudes for Trombone was written for intermediate to advanced level trombonists, seeking to meet the demands of the modern marketplace for performers. As I often tell my students, it’s simply not enough to master a single style and fake the rest. To make a living as a performer, trombonists are expected to play many, many different styles authentically. Classical performers study hard and devote themselves to mastering the stylistic nuances of various eras, various composers, various forms; jazz musicians seek to accurately reflect the styles of everything from bar-room burlesque to Coltrane; horn bands in the funk, rock, ska and hip-hop idioms must reflect attention to the details of their influences even as they create new paths through popular music.This etude collection is an attempt to help students and their teachers work on the details associated with mastering each of these various styles.In order to perform with the correct feel, articulation and sound, trombonists must first get these concepts in their head through diligent listening and then disciplined practice playing in every single style. The same way orchestral players study the symphonic literature and excerpts, or the way a professional jazz musician might work on chord changes in excruciating detail, a well-rounded trombone player must master styles by listening to and playing with great recordings. Most of the etudes in this book are based on styles from specific orchestral literature, jazz standards and other styles such as New Orleans’ funk music (Meters) or the music of James Brown and Tower of Power.How these etudes were conceived, composed and transcribed: The style or concept of the etude was thought out in my head and ear. I then improvised in that style and concept on my trombone, recording my efforts until I was satisfied with the etude. All along, my goal was to play the range of the instrument while emphasizing certain articulations, rhythms, range and, fundamentally, the intended style of the etude. The resulting etude was then transcribed by a terrific graduate student named Zach Bornheimer, who also works with many other classical and jazz composers as a copyist/arranger.Tips for working on the etudes: Seek out professional recordings that match the style of each etude to get a good idea of what the etude should sound like musically. My recording of each of these etudes is available for download and can be purchased online for a modest fee. Search for “Brantley Etudes†at either iTunes or CDBaby. Practice each etude very slowly and in segments as needed, using a metronome. Record yourself and listen for good technique, musicianship and authenticity of style with your sound, feel and articulations. Compare your own efforts to the sounds you’ve heard on recordings. Would you fit in that ensemble or band? If range is an issue, take certain notes or passages down or up an octave. Work on your fundamentals every day, including the techniques and skills needed for these etudes. Be patient! Small improvements every day result in big success over time. Always play with a wide dynamic range. Always play with line and direction. Always play with impeccable time as well as rhythm. Use a metronome to help with this. Always play in tune. You can work on this with a tuner as well as with drones. Play these for teachers, friends, peers and colleagues not only for their feedback but also for the experience of informal performance. An audience changes everything. Make music, listen to music, record yourself, play in public and have fun!One final note: some of these are hard. On purpose. These are not warm-ups that you can play through mindlessly to get your face going. These are “study pieces†in the old-fashioned sense. They are designed to challenge you as a player, to make you a little uncomfortable. Some are tougher than others, of course, but none of them are easy. If you can play through each of these well, with great musicianship and impeccable technique, you will be an incredibly versatile instrumentalist and be able to secure performance opportunities that are outside the comfort zone of many trombonists.Thanks for buying this book. I hope you enjoy working through these, whether you’re a teacher, student, performer, or weekend warrior. I learned a lot by putting these together and I hope you find them useful and helpful.Best wishes,—Tom Brantley.
SKU: CY.CC2446
Twenty-four of Johann Sebastian Bach's immortal fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier (in all major and minor keys) have been brilliantly transcribed for four Trombones by Ralph Sauer, former Principal Trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.Volumes 1 & 2 contain all (1-24) of these 24 fugues for advanced performers. This collection of the Fugues is the first of its kind and will become the gold standard of Bach Fugues for Trombonists.Parts 1 and 2 are in Tenor clef and parts 3 and 4 are in only in bass clef.
