Trombone Et Piano - Collection Crescendo-Both Marcel Galiègue and Jérôme Naulais studied the Trombone at the Paris Conservatoire. Both musicians have performed in a large number of concerts and recordings and have taken part in many international Master Classes. Their collaboration for Plein Vent therefore makes for a well-informed compilation. As suggested by the title  Plein Vent focuses on breath control. With a typical performance lasting around three minutes and ten seconds this Trombone work is a delightful alternative piece for young trombonists. Plein Vent is a delightfuladdition to the intermediate Trombone repertoire.

French pianist arranger composer and conductor Jean Michel Defaye (b. 1932) entered the Paris Conservatoire at the mere age of ten years old. His successful compositions and arrangements were mainly for brass  Mouvement composed in 1972 for Trombone and Piano being no exception. With a typical performance lasting about six minutes Defaye's Mouvement makes use of chromaticism luscious melodic phrases a wide range large intervals and complex rhythms amongst other aspects. Defaye's passion for the Trombone is clear through his exploitation of the instrument. For allaspiring trombonists wishing to vary and expand their repertoire  Mouvement by Jean Michel Defaye is essential.

French pianist arranger composer and conductor Jean-Michel Defaye (b. 1932) entered the Paris Conservatoire at the mere age of ten years old. His successful compositions and arrangements were mainly for brass In the Style of Bach composed in 1990 for Trombone and Piano being no exception. With a typical performance lasting about 3 and a half minutes Defaye's In the Style of Bach reflects the compositional techniques of J. S. Bach by use of contrapuntal textures modulations to related keys long even quaver and semiquaver melodic passages and contrasts in dynamics. For all aspiring trombonistswishing to vary and expand their repertoire In the Style of Bach by Jean-Michel Defaye is essential.

French pianist arranger composer and conductor Jean Michel Defaye (b. 1932) entered the Paris Conservatoire at the mere age of ten years old. His successful compositions and arrangements were mainly for brass  À La Manière De Debussy composed in 2002 for Trombone and Piano being no exception. With a typical performance lasting about five minutes Defaye's À La Manière De Debussyreflects the compositional techniques of Claude Debussy by use of chromaticism evocative melodic passages spread chords in the accompanimentand a calm nature. Defaye's passion to explore a variety of preceding composers is clear withÀ La Manière De Debussy being a part of a series which explores the music of many great composers. For all aspiring trombonists wishing to vary and expand their repertoire  À La Manière De Debussy by Jean Michel Defaye is essential.

20 Progressive pieces with Piano Accompaniment-Philip Sparke’s Skilful Solos is the second volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first book in the series Starter Solos this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician.Specifically tailored for each instrument Skilful Solos introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges new notes being introduced in a gradual and logical manner. Skilful Solos comes with a play-along CD.The advantages of playing either with Piano or CD accompaniment are that the beginning player can now experience the important aspects of ensemble playing from their earliest lessons thus developing the essential skills of listening while they play and maintaining strict tempo which is not always achieved when playing alone.