It has three to six piston or rotary valves, a predominantly cylindrical bore, and in its modern incarnation is most often pitched in f, though models are available in e. The book looks not only at the trombone within classical music but also at its place in jazz, popular music, popular religion, and light music. Default best selling lowest price highest price newest items. Edward kleinhammer played bass trombone in the chicago symphony for 45 years and keith brown had been a member of the metropolitan opera orchestra and the philadelphia orchestra before becoming professor of trombone at indiana university. In 2000, trombonist and scholar benny sluchin published an edition of the 60 etudes, opus 5, and 60 etudes, opus 6, by georg kopprasch, adapted for trombone. This was a huge event in the history of the development of the bass trombone because it immediately increased the technical ability of the instrument in the trigger range. The philharmonias principal bass trombone s chair is currently available for endowment. Nieweg, principal librarian retired of the philadelphia orchestra has a new publication of great interest to the bass trombone world and music libraries. Trombone books are great for bass sight reading as they are very melody based, written in. Volume 111 jj johnson v111ds maiden voyage solos for trombone bookcd mvtb big band christmas favorites playalong for trombone bbcftb big band jazz classics playalong. It is an orchestral work for piccolo, 2 flutes 1 of whom doubles on piccolo, 1 oboe, 2 clarinets plus an additional bass clarinet, 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets plus an optional 2 cornets, 3 trombones, no tuba, percussion, tympani, 6 first violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 3 cellos, 2 double basses, eb clarinet as an additional chair, not doubled, 5 saxes soprano, 2 alto, tenor. Compositions with orchestra, 2nd edition revised and expanded part 2. The latest version july 2018 includes a 16 page addendum of newly added works for bass trombone.
The trombone was developed from the trumpet common in the medieval era and was documented in ferrara court records in 1439. They get progressively harder so start with book 1. Composer james stephenson discusses the world premiere june 15, 2019, of his bass trombone concerto, commissioned by the chicago symphony orchestra for soloist charles vernon. As i worked to create this bass trombone companion to the tenor trombone version, i wanted very much to create a book that was a true bass trombone approach and not just another transposition. These are the orchestral excerpts that are most requested at trombone auditions.
This guide was published to inform the reader about literature especially difficult to locate manuscripts for the bass trombone. Music for bass trombone a reference book of works for. Method books tagged bass trombone cherry classics music. This book is the culmination of many years of practice, study, thought, teaching and performance of the. The 6 top trombones for musicians of all levels and genres. The trombone is a brass instrument, capable of producing sound that is rich and brilliant, lower than the french horn but not as low as the sound produced by a tuba. Although principally pitched to bflat, bass trombones have either one or two valves that allow you to play in f andor g. Download and buy printable sheet music online at jw pepper. It is with great pleasure that we bring the one hundred. Ballade for bass trombone or tenor trombone, harp and string orchestra.
Schmitt music has been a trusted partner to musicians in the upper midwest since 1896. Original composition reynolds a comprehensive workbook for bass trombone and trombone with fattachment. It covers the instrument, its repertoire, the way it has been played, and the social, cultural, and aesthetic contexts within which it has developed. Original orchestration by the composer, corresponds to the piano reduction edition, number 29998. Essential works for the symphonic bass trombonist to the marketplace, to stand alongside the fine books in this series for tenor trombone by megumi kanda and for tuba by wesley jacobs. Shires custom bii5ym bass trombone is a versatile instrument with a clear, pure sound and the consistency, playability and projections that has made s. In 1839, christian friedrich sattler, a german instrument maker, recognized that tubing could be added within the bell section of a bb tenor trombone to achieve the range produced by an f bass trombone, essentially combining the two into one more.
Then try the miraphone mi57f contrabass trombone or the kanstul model 1690 fcdba contra bass trombone on for size. Nieweg music for bass trombone reference book solo bass. Koppraschs name is well known to trombonists as the composer of a celebrated book of etudes that were originally written for low horn, his 60 etudes, opus 6. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Bass trombonists have always had difficulty finding good methods and resources to learn from, probably because of the comparative newness of the modern double valve instrument when compared to other brass especially the tenor trombone. He was also principal trombone of the pittsburgh symphony orchestra for two years. The dependent rotor system works for trombonists who desire a freeblowing valve section and quickresponse. The mouthpiece of the trombone is larger than that of a trumpet, and gives the instrument a more mellow sound. The duke of burgundy had a trombone player at his wedding in 1468. Orchestral excerpts for trombone a collection of authentic parts in the public domain of audition excerpts for trombone compiled into a book. Hal leonard the big book of trombone songs musicians friend. Adapted from sonata for tubabass trombone and piano. Heart and soul i will remember you imagine na na hey hey kiss him.
The bass trombone is a specialty instrument used within a section of several trombones in a band, orchestra or brass choir. A collection designed to assist the playerstudent in moving from the tenor trombone to the bass trombone including valve positions and development of pedal notes required for todays bass trombone repertoire. Music for bass trombone a reference book of works for solo. The cleveland orchestra is an equal opportunity employer.
Hickeys bonecat online catalog of trombones, trombone. Former bass trombonist, metropolitan opera orchestra this book is formatted exactly the way i wish many other books werea technique, followed by etudes to reinforce that technique. Vernon, the soloist in the worldpremiere performances june 15 of stephensons bass trombone concerto, a cso commission, with the chicago symphony orchestra and riccardo muti, thinks the composer has succeeded. Written for bass trombonist and composer himself, jonathan warburton. The book also includes two cds performed by micha davis bass trombonist, israel philharmonic. The book explores the origins of the instrument, its invention in the fifteenth century, and its story up to modern times, also revealing hidden aspects of the trombone in. Richard stout joined the trombone section of the cleveland orchestra at the beginning of the 20002001 season. Another one bites the dust any dream will do bad day beauty and the beast breaking free clocks edelweiss god bless the u. Everything you never cared to know about the trombone. Muslady b flat bugle call trumpet brass cavalry horn with mouthpiece for school band cavalry military orchestra 3.
Concerto for orchestra 4 excerpts the miraculous mandarin suite 3 excerpts beethoven. Trombone solo sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. Other excellent tbone books for sight reading are the melodius etudes for trombone. Hungarian march, 4 until 3m after 5 roman carnival 2 excerpts symphonie fantastique, 3 excerpts bizet. No matter how you play, there are many bass trombones out there to choose from. Costzon b flat tenor slide trombone gold brass, sound for standard student beginner trombone wcase, gloves, mouthpiece, portable 4. This is the first comprehensive study of the trombone in english.
Due to its timeless appeal, distinctive appearance and wide range of entertainment platforms, the bass trombone will not only provide hours of fun and rewarding creativity, but will provide options in your musical career. Etudes frequently are in the middle and midlow register. Trombone books are great for bass sight reading as they are very melody based, written in many different keys, and various time signitures. Sarabande performing edition for trombone by douglas yeo sarabande poco cresc climax. A first of its kind reference book cataloging more than 600 compositions from 400 composers comprising works for solo bass trombone with orchestra, string orchestra, concert band, brass band, and chamber ensemble. David taylors subsequent recording of the piece receives 2002 grammy nomination for best classical small ensemble recording. Or, if youre a student musician, a brass trombone is an excellent choice for your school marching band or orchestra. Charles vernon gave composer james stephenson a tall order.
Sep 04, 2019 trombone with orchestra, full scores m1032. He was a member of the jacksonville symphony orchestra from 1988 to 2000, serving as principal trombone from 1998 to 2000 and second trombone from 1988 to 1998. Free sheet music for trombone ensemble download pdf, mp3. Trombone solo sheet music and music books sheet music plus. Chuck gentry orchestra buddy bregmans orchestra, bass trombone george roberts orchestra buddy bregmans orchestra, double bass. Apr 20, 2017 in this post well be looking at some of the best bass trombone method books available. Orchestra, had the conn instrument company add a second valve to his bass trombone. Pitched in bb with one or two valves extending to f and d, they have some characteristics of the large bore tenor trombones, but the agility and extended low range make them a solo instrument in their own right. Aharoni the nonclassic bass trombone noga an excellent book that includes commentary, discography and exercises that will assist players in becoming more proficient in performing jazz and commercial music. Mar 28, 2017 utah symphony musician graeme mutchler talks about his studies and career playing the bass trombone, discusses the role of the bass trombone in the orchestra, and plays a solo. Open quick view dialog for getzen 3062af custom series bass trombone. Shires trombones the favorites of professionals the world over. We strive to provide all players with the resources they need to perfect their sound.
Bach bach 42bo stradivarius series fattachment trombone lacquer gold brass bell lightweight slide 4. James stephenson on his new bass trombone concerto youtube. In 1921, ernst dehmel, a german inspector of orchestras and bass trombonist from berlin, patented a new design of contrabass trombone, utilising the old german military band bass trombone in f, equipped with two independent rotary valves to replace the handle required on the long slide and to fill in the missing notes between the first partial fundamental in closed position and the second. After two years he was accepted by the chicago symphony orchestra, where he remained for his entire career until he retired in 1985. Aug 07, 20 the philharmonias principal bass trombone s chair is currently available for endowment. Bass trombone professor, indiana university former bass trombonist, metropolitan opera orchestra. For more information on how you can support the orchestra by endowing a players chair, please visit. Want to extend your range even lower in the register. Trombones yamaha trombone cleaning and care product yac1021p slo3 lubricant,clear by yamaha. In that case, check out the bach 50b3 stradivarius series bass trombone and conn 62hg greenhoe series bass trombone, to name just two. This book is formatted exactly the way i wish many other books werea technique, followed by etudes to reinforce that technique. It responds well to genres including concert bands, symphony and jazz bands. Plus rhythmic they typically arent all over the map unlike parkers omnibook which is very good just much more advanced.
John moors cabot chair, endowed in perpetuity james markey joined the boston symphony orchestra as bass trombone in fall 2012 following a fifteenyear tenure in the new york philharmonic, first as associate principal 19972007, then bass trombone 20072012. Pitched in bb with one or two valves extending to f and d, they have some characteristics of the large bore tenor trombones, but the agility and extended low range make them a solo instrument in. Hal leonard the big book of trombone songs instrumentalists will love these collections of popular solos, including. Our schmitt music trombone shop in brooklyn center, mn has been connecting our community with the worlds finest trombones and lowbrass instruments since 2015. Also included is a foreword by douglas yeo, bass trombonist retired of the boston symphony orchestra. James markey joined the boston symphony orchestra as bass trombone in fall 2012 following a fifteenyear tenure in the new york philharmonic, first as associate principal 19972007, then bass trombone 20072012. Edward kleinhammer, author of the art of trombone playing, joined the civic orchestra, the training orchestra for the chicago symphony, in 1940.
The cimbasso is a brass instrument in the trombone family, with a sound ranging from warm and mellow to dark and menacing. Minnesota orchestral association 1111 nicollet mall minneapolis, mn 55403 612. Make this the greatest piece ever been written for the trombone. One other thing to note, like most type of trombone, the bass usually comes in yellow gold brass or rose brass. A bass trombone is a major investment and with proper care and handling, this durable instrument should last for years.
While no trombone is a particularly highvoiced instrument, the bass trombone is especially low in the register, and that gives it a unique quality that makes it an important element in rounding out the sound of the whole band or orchestra. Everett, thomas, annotated guide to bass trombone literature. The book explores the origins of the instrument, its invention in the fifteenth century, and its story up to modern times, also revealing hidden aspects of the trombone in different eras and countries. With extra tubing, a large bell, and a wide bore, the bass trombone has a much lower, deeper sound than a tenor trombone. Bass trombone sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus.