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

for Trombone-Virtuoso Keith Brown demonstrates each of these advanced-level solos on trombone with piano accompaniment. Then you step in. Challenge yourself! Includes a high-quality printed music score annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Contents: Esquisse No. 1

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.

To this day Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) remains one of the most prolific composers for wind instruments despite being a violinist himself. His 13 Capriccio Studies for Trombone is no exception to the composer's success. During his studies at the Paris Conservatoire Bozza won prizes for Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He then conducted the orchestra of the Opéra-Comique and became Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes whilst remaining a prominent composer. Compiled in 1956 Bozza's 13 Capriccio Studies addresses a variety of very difficult advanced features of the Trombone including complex rhythms articulation chromaticism variations in time signatures breath control phrasing intervals scales and arpeggios amongst other aspects. For all advanced Trombone players Bozza's 13 Capriccio Studies are essential to continue to develop technique to a high standard.

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 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.

Beginner Level. 100 Ultimate Blues Riffs for Trombone, the Beginner Series by musician, educator and world renowned author Andrew D. Gordon is an exhaustive guide to introduce beginner students to the various phrases or ?riffs? that make up Blues Trombone playing, both from a rhythmic and soloing standpoint. Due to the continued success of his more advanced book series, 100 Ultimate Blues Riffs Andrew decided to author a similar type of book for beginner students. This book is ideal for the beginner to intermediate music student with most of the examples notated in the easier keys. Besides learning how to play Blues riffs the book is a useful tool for sight reading exercises with many different rhythms. The 12 bar Blues progression and the Blues scale, in Andrew?s opinion, the two most important aspects of playing the Blues is explained in detail as well as ?straight? and ?swing? rhythms. There are five sections to the riffs in the book, section 1 contains basic Blues riffs, section 2 contains Rhythm

This collection presents over 200 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles, for solo Trombone. Taking an approach based on self-learning, the 11 sections of the book focus on developing different key technical skills as well as introducing the student to a plethora of musical terms.Each section of the book contains solos, as well as trombone duets, and pieces with piano accompaniment for practising ensemble sight-reading. Suitable for preliminary, to advanced level students. Part of the comprehensive Sight-Reading series published by Schott and edited by John Kember. / Trombone

12 intermediate to advanced classical solos for trombone and piano with a CD of performances by The Canadian Brass member Eugene Watts and piano accompaniment tracks.

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 bothdescending 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.

Par HERING SIGMUND. Hering's etudes are the fruit of his 20 years of teaching experience. Students will develop musicality in the classical style. These are beginning to intermediate level etudes, each one page long, and each introduces a different concept. They also progress in difficulty throughout the book. This slim book is a good companion and for advanced players, will provide handy material for warm-ups and brushing up on technique./ Etude / Trombone

Variations by Eugène Bigot is a piece for Trombone and Piano written for advanced players. Initially composed for the Paris Conservatoire contest this lyrical piece is quite long and difficult. It covers numerous sections using a good knowledge of the instrument and a great ability to play it. Variations is divided in five parts: Cantabile Comodo Gracioso Scherzando and Impetuoso. This interesting and challenging piece can be used for contests as well as recitals. Eugène Bigot (1888–1965) was a professor at the Paris Conservatoire a conductor and acomposer.

10 great etudes for playing and improvising on the blues-This new method provides beginners and moderately advanced musicians with an introduction to the language of blues. In 10 solo studies which can be accompanied by professionally performed and recorded playbacks the musician learns to master the essential basics step by step: Each piece comes with appropriate scale exercises tips for studying and practicing suggestions for own improvisations as well as recommended listening.The accompanying CD provides a unique band feeling with top-notch musicians:Steve Davis (trombone) Mike LeDonne (piano/organ) Peter Washington (bass) and Joe Farnsworth (drums).