Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band builds upon the concepts in Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band with 399 new exercises that are more technically and musically challenging, including over 70 chorales written by some of today's most renowned composers for concert band, including: Roland Barrett, Chris Bernotas, Andrew Boysen, Ralph Ford, Rossano Galante, David Gillingham, Stephen Melillo, Robert Sheldon,Todd Stalter, Jack Stamp, Randall Standridge, and Michael Story. This book is a valuable resource in helping students grow in their understanding and abilities as ensemble musicians. Exercises are grouped by key and presented in a variety of intermediate to advanced difficulty levels. Where possible, several exercises in the same category are provided to allow variety while accomplishing the same goals. Its flexibility makes it perfect for large ensemble rehearsals, lessons, and studio use. / Trombone

The popular method series by Voxman and Gower continues with this second advanced-level tutorial for Trombone or Baritone.

Tired of all the Christmas solo books written for young or intermediate students? Are you always looking for something more sophisticated? 14 Advanced Christmas Favourites is the answer.Arranger Sean O’Loughlin has created a book of distinctive and elegant arrangements of 14 classic Christmas carols with a companion CD containing full orchestra accompaniment. These arrangements are perfect for holiday time church services and concerts. Includes such favourites as 'Angels We Have Heard on High ' 'The First Noel ' 'Joy to the World ' and more.Solo and PlayAlong Orchestrations arranged by Sean O'LoughlinCD includes full orchestralaccompaniment MP3 tracks.

Philip Sparke's Super Studies brings the Progressive Studies series to a close with 26 more advanced studies which introduce techniques such as double and triple tonguing lip flexibility breath control and finger strength. By the time you have mastered the studies in this book you will be ready to face any advanced solo work. This book is suitable for Trombones in both treble clef and bass clef.

French composer and music teacher Bernard Crocé-Spinelli (1871-1932) entered the Paris Conservatoire at thirteen years old. He won many prizes at the institution with his first published and successful composition coming when he was just 21 years old.Solo De Concours for Trombone and Piano has also remained a popular piece in the repertoire. Crocé-Spinelli led a successful career as a composer and music teacher. His positions saw him compose many solos for competition and auditions including Solo De Concours for Trombone and Piano. Included in the syllabus at the ParisConservatoire this work addresses advanced features including complex rhythms semiquaver flourishes and chromaticims among other features. For all advanced aspiring trombonists Crocé-Spinelli's Solo De Concours is an excellent addition to the repertoire.

Gabriel Masson provides advanced trombonists with excellent studies to improve technique. With instruction in French English and German  12 Études Variées for Trombone cannot be missed. This Masson study book covers a range of techniques including intervals breath control articulation accidentals compelx rhythms slides chromaticism scalic and arpeggiac passages performance directions and ornamentation among other aspects. For all aspiring advanced trombonists Masson's 12 Études Variées is essential to ensure technical progression to ahigh standard.

French 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'srepertoire. Dubois' work makes for an exciting and enjoyable performance for players and audiences alike.

The next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises take the student to that next level ofperformance wherein their accumulated skills allow them to play full-length performance pieces with a high level of musicianship and competence. As such many states include these pieces in their all-state audition lists.

Breathing - Embouchure - Technique-This volume is the result of 20 years of teaching experience and is aimed at both beginners and advanced trombonists. Klaus Bruschke provides a wealth of material for daily practising as well as various exercises on the following themes: Breathing - buzzing - tonguing - coordination and velocity - intervals - thirds - arpeggios - dotted notes - chromaticism - legato - dynamics - intonation.

Trombone-Original series (black cover) Intermediate to advanced studies featuring full band chorales chromatic exercises and articulation studies color woodwind trill charts a wide variety of multicultural songs and much more. Authors:Tom C. Rhodes Donald Bierschenk Tim Lautzenheiser

Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941) was a distinguished performer on the Flute. It comes as no surprise therefore that his compositions for wind instruments are at the forefront of the repertoire  Morceau Symphonique for Tenor Trombone being no exception. After a prominent career as a flautist with the Paris Opéra Gaubert was appointed as professor of Flute at the Paris Conservatoire as well as principal conductor of leading orchestras. It was during this time that Gaubert composed including his Morceau Symphonique for Tenor Trombone and Piano. Addressing many technicalfeatures including flourishing semiquaver passages a wide range lyrical melodies unusual intervals chromaticism and complex rhythms  Morceau Symphonique is a challenging yet riveting and stirring piece for aspiring advanced Tenor Trombone players.

Written for David Stewart Harold East's Sonatina for Bass Trombone with Piano is a challenging and satisfying piece for intermediate and advanced players.

Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/mp3 CD set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues. The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments. See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist on the CD. Play along with one of today's finest swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano Dennis Irwin on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. Start out fairly easy then get progressively more difficult. Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usuallymore complicated and involved. Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality. Use the book/CD sets for private lessons for self-study or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble including flute and clarinet. If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities for transcribing the etudes off the CD (then check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section. Use as an improvisation study learning how to construct a swinging logical solo; works especially well in combination with the Study Guide. The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students'jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude along with practice assignments for each etude.Please note that mp3 CDs may not work on some (older) CD players.

The majestic and expressive qualities of Baroque brass music have rarely ever been surpassed. This brilliant collection of 12 repertoire pieces arranged for Trombone with simple Piano accompaniments shows some of the most splendid music that has ever been written for the instrument. From pieces by Handel and Purcell The Baroque Trombone is a new and rewarding book of concert repertoire for the intermediate to advanced trombonist.