SKU: CY.CC3043
ISBN 9790530110188. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Mozart composed Ave verum corpus in 1791. It is a motet setting of a Latin hymn for small orchestra and chorus. It's style is very simple and non-dramatic unlike the Requiem which he was to begin composing soon after. Ed Hayes has transposed the work into B-flat from the original key of D for 8 Trombones with this gorgeous arrangement.
SKU: CY.CC3183
ISBN 9781774310014. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
David Wilborn's SlideShow for 8-part Trombone Ensemble is a showy work that has continuous energy all the way throughout. It is in A-B-A format with the B section being a bit more relaxed. The work has lots of rhythmic and tonal contrasts and gives a very good work out for the performers' slides as well, as per the title. The music is about 6 minutes in length, all in bass clef and is appropriate for advanced performers. SlideShow was written for Jon Bohls and the SlideShow Trombone Choir of Dallas, Texas.
SKU: CY.CC3163
ISBN 9790530111338. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Motet Furchte dich nicht, BWV 228 was certainly written for a funeral (the text comes from Isaiah), however the date of composition is not certain but likely written during his Weimar period. Mr. Sauer has done a magnificent job transcribing all six of Bach's choral motets BWV 225-230 for 8-part Trombone Ensemble. This is a major undertaking. All are very worthy additions to the Trombone Ensemble repertoire. This work for 8-part Trombone ensemble is in two movements and about 7 1/2 minutes in length. This music is appropriate for advanced performers. The top two voices have parts supplied in both alto and tenor clef.
SKU: CY.CC3135
ISBN 9790530111048. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Henry Wolking's The Best Dam Trombone Quintet Ever may just be! It is a fun, feel-good piece to perform and to listen to. The undulating rhythms and close harmonies produce a pleasing mood with a hint of a jazz feel. The music gives you a big hug. Here is a description of the work by the composer: In the summer of 2017 my wife and I moved to the Nevada Dam town of Boulder City. The town began as a construction camp in early 1930s for the workers of the Boulder Dam (later renamed the Hoover Dam). The dam is one of the worlds great construction projects of the 20th century and has over a million yearly visitors. My house is less than ten minutes away from the dam, and because the dam in one way or another affects everyone living in this unique Nevada town, my newest trombone quintet (composed in January 2018) is the best, well you get the picture. It is a high energy single movement work inspired by the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Ranges are fairly moderate with a high C# in the first trombone at the end. This is a fun romp for five dam fine trombonists. The 4 1/2 minute work is appropriate for advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2824
Bach's Fantasia & Fugue in C minor, BWV 537 is a work for Organ written around the year 1723 while the composer was in residence in Weimar.Bach composed many of his greatest organ works during this period.The music of the Fantasia is lush and ornate. The Fugue is an amazing 130 bars in length.This work was transcribed for orchestra in 1921 by Edward Elgar who mourned after the death of his wife. He was to orchestrate the Fugue and Richard Strauss agreed to do the Fantasia, however after two years Elgar completed the entire work as Strauss never held up his part of the bargain.Mr. Sauer has subtly added phrasings, breaths and articulations to the original score to aid in the performance for Trombone choir.The music is about eight minutes in length and is appropriate for advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2598
Crucifixus by Antonio Lotti is part of his Credo in F. This motet of 8 voices is a wonderful example of polyphony with many suspensions thrown in for good measure. The music is sweet with a beautiful sadness, making it a work that touches most listeners in a very personal way.Mr. Brink has transposed the work down a fifth into the key of F minor (resolving to F major at the conclusion), otherwise keeping the music true to its origins. This 4 minute work has a range of up to high B-flat for the 1st part. The top four parts are in tenor clef.The mp3 sound file is from a live performance of the Rundfunkchor conducted by Sir Simon Rattle from YouTube.
SKU: CY.CC2624
The well-known Maple Leaf Rag is one of Joplin's early works, written in 1899. It has been recorded by countless artists and has come back into the mainstream after the Ragtime revival of the 1970's.Joplin lived and performed for a while in Sedalia, Missouri, working at the Maple Leaf Club, from where some believe the work got its name.Michael McGuire's 3 minute arrangement for six Trombones is for advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC3034
ISBN 9790530110096. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Hodie Christus natus est (Today Christ is Born) is an a cappella double-choir choral motet from Gabrieli's famous Sacrae symphoniae of 1597. Mr. Chasanov has arranged this music beautifully for a eight-part Trombone Choir/Ensemble of two four-part choirs. The music is full of remarkable rhythmic counterpoint demanding full concentration from the performers. The four-minute arrangement is appropriate for moderately advanced performers. This is an ideal choice to be used for general recitals or as a jubilant work for the Christmas period. Instrumentation: 6 Tenor Trombones and 2 Bass Trombones.
SKU: CY.CC2807
Pachelbel's Kanon (Canon) is among the most recognized and popular works in the classical repertoire. There is true genius in this work, which has been arranged for every conceivable combination of instruments. This arrangement of about 4 minutes by Sonny Ausman for 7-part Trombone Ensemble is in the original key of D and is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.It works for weddings and other celebrations, as background music, or even a recital.
SKU: CY.CC2647
Pachelbel's grand Chorale Partita with Seven Variations in G is based on the 17th Century Protestant German hymn tune Alle Menschen mussen sterben (All of Mankind is Mortal) by Jakob Hintze. The original form of the work was in C major with eight variations, composed for Organ. Bach, being greatly influenced by Pachelbel, later took up the melody for use in one of his Cantatas.Keith Terrett has done a great job arranging these elaborate variations of about 6 minutes in length for a Trombone quintet of advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2603
Joshua F'it de Battle of Jericho is a well-known African-American spiritual, most likely composed by slaves in the early 19th century. Early versions used the word f'it for fought. The words harken to the biblical story of the Battle of Jericho, where Joshua led the Israelites to victory against Canaanite armies.Put into perspective, Joshua's battle is really against slavery and the desire for freedom, like the themes of so many other spirituals from that era.This rousing arrangement in swing-style for 8-part Trombone ensemble by James Markey is about two minutes in length, featuring the 1st and 8th parts and is for advanced performers.The mp3 sound clip is taken from Mr. Markey's solo Bass Trombone album, on base, and includes star performers including Joseph Alessi, David Finlayson and Lisa Albrecht.
SKU: CY.CC2849
* The Prelude in E-flat, subtitled “St. Anne†gets its nickname from the similarity of its fugue theme and a hymn tune by William Croft, however, scholars feel there is no realistic connection, as Croft's work was only known in the British Isles.* Originally written for organ in 1736, this great music is the crowning achievement of a large volume of works for that instrument.* Mr. Sauer's 11-minute arrangement of this monumental Bach Prelude is brilliantly worked out to the last detail for an 8-part Trombone choir of advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC3081
ISBN 9790530110584. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
The Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah is one of the most recognizable works in the entire musical repertoire, beloved for generations. Gordon Cherry's arrangement for 8-part Trombone Ensemble is sure to be a hit for any concert or service during the Christmas or Easter season. This 4-minute arrangement (this is an abridged version) for advanced performers is in the original key with the 1st and 2nd parts in tenor clef.
SKU: CY.CC3005
ISBN 9790530058251.
Verdi wrote his Requiem in 1874. It has been called one of the greatest operas ever because of its passion and lyricism. The exciting Sanctus movement is also an 8-part double fugue based on the inversion of the melody from Libera Me. Randall Malmstrom has done a wonderful job with his arrangement of this great piece for 8-part Trombone ensemble. The 2 1/2 minute movement is appropriate for advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC3111
ISBN 9790530110881. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Symphonie Fantastique was written in 1830 as one of the first program symphonies in musical history. The March of the Scaffold is the fourth of five movements, telling the story of a drugged-induced dream where an artist who has murdered his lover is condemned to death and marched to the scaffold where he witnesses his head being chopped off by a guillotine. This arrangement for 8-part Trombone Ensemble of about 7 minutes in length by Randall Malmstrom is an arrangement of the full movement and is appropriate for advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2828
Entrance of the Gladiators is a military march composed in 1897 and soon after was also subtitled Thunder and Blazes. It has become a legendary screamer march for circuses to introduce the clowns.The march is in three sections with some very lyrical moments followed by the chromatic break section featuring the low brass. The final trio section is also lyrical and chromatic at the same time. When played as a screamer the tempo is often taken to extremes.Wes Ballenger has done an amazing job of arranging this famous march for a virtuosic Trombone quintet.
SKU: CY.CC2891
Jim Pugh's magical arrangement of the Traditional Christmas carol We Three Kings for Trombone Sextet begins with a mysterious Gregorian style chant and then opens up into a funky jazz section including an improvised solo for the 1st player.This 5-minute work for advanced performers concludes in total relaxation as in a child-like dream on Christmas morning.
SKU: CY.CC2884
Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (Magic Flute) Opera was premiered in 1791, just two months before his untimely death. The Overture was composed after completion of the Opera and includes three Trombones, adding a rich timbre to the orchestral sound.Randall Malmstrom has once again done a brilliant job arranging this great music for an 8-part Trombone ensemble (octet) of advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2140
A beautiful vocal work of about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes in length transcribed for 8-part antiphonal trombone choir by Ralph Sauer, L.A. Philharmonic Principal Trombone. Handl's Pater Noster is not too difficult and would be appropriate for almost any level group including high school level. The range is conservative with an occasional high B-flat. Jacob Handl was an Austrian composer of Slovene descent, born in Ljubljana. Choirmaster to the Bishop of Olmutz 1579-1585, he lived thereafter in Prague as an organist.
SKU: CY.CC2995
ISBN 9790530058145.
Samuel Scheidt's Galliard Battaglia, composed around 1621 and popularized by the Canadian Brass, has become one of the most recognized works in the brass quintet repertoire. This secular work was originally written for five viols. The Galliard dance style, very popular at the time serves as a perfect foil for the music's echoing back-and-forth fanfares and brilliant scales.Neal Bennett of iTromboni has done a great job of arranging this music for Trombone quintet of 2 altos (possible on tenor also), 2 tenors & bass, playable by advanced performers. Length is about two minutes.
SKU: CY.CC5004
ISBN 9781774310366. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Samuel Scheidt's Galliard Battaglia, composed around 1621 and popularized by the Canadian Brass, has become one of the most recognized works in the brass quintet repertoire. This secular work was originally written for five viols. The Galliard dance style, very popular at the time serves as a perfect foil for the music's echoing back-and-forth fanfares and brilliant scales. Neal Bennett of iTromboni has done a great job of arranging this music for Trombone quintet of 2 altos (possible on tenor also), 2 tenors & bass, playable by advanced performers. Length is about two minutes.
SKU: CY.CC2998
ISBN 9790530058176.
The Firebird is one of the most popular orchestral works from the 20th Century, first composed in 1910 for the Diaghilev Ballet Russe. This work was a breakthrough for Stravinsky as well as the world of music.The Berceuse is a very quite and mystical piece that conjures up wonderful imagery. Randy Malmstrom continues with yet another great arrangement. This one is about 4+ minutes in length, for Trombone Octet / ensemble and is suitable for advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC5006
ISBN 9790530111000. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Nabucco is the opera which established Verdi's reputation as a great composer and even he realized its importance as he noted this is the opera with which my artistic career really begins. iTromboni alum Kenneth Pearce and Andrew Poirier have skillfully set the Overture to Nabucco to highlight the beautiful melodies and technical flare in their arrangement for trombone quintet (2 altos, 2 tenors, bass). As in the original, it all begins with a stately trombone chorale, hints at the big melody of Va, pensiero (the great chorus of the Hebrew slaves) and reaches its energetic conclusion full of gusto! This arrangement is suitable for advanced performers and can be heard on iTromboni's debut album: there goes the neighbourhood.
SKU: CY.CC2710
Schubert's delightful lyrical and bouncy Scherzo from Symphony No. 9 (The Great C major) has been arranged for 8-part Trombone Ensemble by Randall Malmstrom. Arguably Schubert's greatest symphonic work, the Great C major is almost an hour in length, bursting with melody from every corner. Malmstrom's arrangement of the complete Scherzo movement really works and is appropriate for advanced performers. Be prepared for a joyous workout!
SKU: CY.CC3139
ISBN 9790530111079. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Hymnus, Op 57 is a piece first composed for 12 cellos by Julius Klengel and first published in 1920. Klengel was one of the most important German cellists and pedagogues of the German Romantic period. Hymnus is a lush, chordal and spiritual work composed in memory of the great conductor Artur Nikisch. It has been beautifully arranged for 12-part Trombone Choir by Brian Conklin. This 6 minute work is appropriate for advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2861
The Adagio from Mozart's Clarinet Concerto is one of the most exquisite pieces in the classical repertoire. Sonny Ausman has beautifully arranged this music of about 2 1/2 minutes in length for a moderately advanced 4-part Trombone Choir.
SKU: CY.CC5007
ISBN 9790530111253. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
The March from the Second Suite in F for Military Band (Op. 28, No. 2) by Gustav Holst is a staple of the concert band repertoire. Andrew Poirier has masterfully arranged this band classic for trombone quintet (alto, 3 tenor, bass), complete with optional euphonium solo as in Holst's original. This English folk song laden gem of about 4 1/2 minutes is sure to delight audiences and is suitable for advanced performers. This arrangement of the Holst March can be heard below and in its entirety on iTromboni's recently released third album: T'Anguish.
SKU: CY.CC2756
Symphonie Fantastique was written in 1830 as one of the first program symphonies in musical history. The Witches' Sabbath is the fifth and final movement tells the story of the author himself amongst a hideous gathering of sorcerers, monsters and witches who have come together for his funeral. The original melody from the first movement is now a vulgar and grotesque dance. Berlioz also combines the Dies irae melody to strike even more fear into the listener.This arrangement of about 10 minutes in length by Randall Malmstrom is a full transcription of the movement and is appropriate for advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2289
Sonic Mobile by Malcolm Forsyth is a 7 minute work written in 2003 for Trombone Choir in 4 parts with some divisi, so ideally one would wish to have at least 8 performers on the parts. There are no extreme ranges, so this work is suitable for intermedi.
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