By Richard Strauss (1864-1949). Arranged by Jeremy Kempton. For 6 Trombone Ensem...(+)
By Richard Strauss
(1864-1949). Arranged by
Jeremy Kempton. For 6
Trombone Ensemble with
optional Timpani and
Organ. Romantic.
Advanced. Score and
parts. Published by
Cherry Classics
Bass trombone solo with 6-part trombone choir - advanced SKU: CY.CC2580 C...(+)
Bass trombone solo with
6-part trombone choir -
advanced
SKU:
CY.CC2580
Composed by
Ryan Diefendorfer.
Arranged by Ryan
Diefendorfer.
Contemporary. Score and
parts. Published by
Cherry Classics
(CY.CC2580).
Stephansdom is
a new composition,
descriptive of the iconic
St. Stephan's Cathedral
in central Vienna. Ryan
Diefendorfer wrote this
work for the Indiana
University Trombone
Ensemble for Bass
Trombone solo and
Trombone Choir (6-part)
to be performed by Carl
Lenthe at the 2012
Eastern Music Festival.
Ryan's work was awarded
the winner of the 2012
Eastern Trombone Workshop
National Composition
Competition.
St.
Stephen's Cathedral, also
known as Stephansdom, is
one of Vienna's most
remarkable city icons.
Dating back to 1137,
Stephandsom towers above
the rest of Vienna's
skyline and has been a
constant presence in the
lives of the Viennese for
nearly one thousand
years. Among the
buildings that the
Viennese find closest to
their hearts, Stephansdom
is certainly one of
them
I.
Groundbreaking The
first movement depicts
the troubles that St.
Stephen's Cathedral had
in getting its
groundbreaking as a
church. The opening of
the piece marks the
celebration of the
Viennese when St.
Stephen's was first
constructed in 1137,
during the Romanesque
era. However, the church
faced many
issues—from being
destroyed by the
Babenberg Empire to being
decimated by a
fire—before the
church began its
construction in the
Gothic style in 1307. The
first movement depicts
these struggles before
resolving to an open
chord.
II.
Steffl Steffl, the
nickname for
Stephansdom's soaring
north tower, is one of
the characteristics of
the cathedral that the
Viennese find so
endearing. This movement
is very upbeat and is
meant to portray the
excitement shared by the
Viennese for this
beautiful addition to
Stephansdom, which was
completed in 1433.
Stephansdom's north tower
is the tallest structure
in Vienna, and distinctly
stands out within
Vienna's
skyline.
II
I. 1945 As World War
II was coming to a close
in 1945, Stephansdom's
roof caught fire from a
neighboring building,
destroying large portions
of the church. One climax
occurs at m.30, which
depicts Stephansdom's
great bell, the Pummerin,
crashing down to the
ground. This movement
depicts the chaotic
nature of the raging fire
of
1945.
IV.
Anton Pilgrim Anton
Pilgrim was the last, and
perhaps most beloved,
architect who worked on
St. Stephen's Cathedral
in the Gothic style. One
of his most famous
projects was the St.
Stephen's organ loft,
which is depicted by an
opening organ-like canon.
The final movement to the
piece ends in a
chorale-like fashion,
demonstrating the
Viennese's love for Anton
Pilgrim, as well as
Stephansdom, one of
Vienna's most iconic
sights.
This
work of 12 minutes in
length is appropriate for
advanced performers.
8-part trombone ensemble - advanced SKU: CY.CC2603 Composed by Traditiona...(+)
8-part trombone ensemble
- advanced
SKU:
CY.CC2603
Composed by
Traditional. Arranged by
James Markey.
African-American
Spiritual. Score and
parts. Published by
Cherry Classics
(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.
By Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Trombone Ensemble (8 players ...(+)
By Johann Sebastian Bach.
Arranged by Ralph Sauer.
Trombone Ensemble (8
players - octet). For 6
tenor trombones and 2
bass trombones. Baroque
Fugue. Level: advanced.
Full score and parts.
Published by Cherry
Classics.
Trombone Ensemble SKU: SS.50001520 Composed by Eddie Bass. Score and Part...(+)
Trombone Ensemble
SKU:
SS.50001520
Composed
by Eddie Bass. Score and
Parts. Published by
Seesaw Music Corp
(SS.50001520).
Partite is a
continuous--that is,
connected--set of
variations on the chorale
melody Herzliebster Jesu,
was hast do verbrochen
translated in some modern
hymnals Ah Holy Jesus,
how has Thou offended?.
The basic form of the
work is rather
traditional--a theme
played by bass trombone
preceded by an
introduction and followed
by a series of
variations. A more
fundamental aspect,
however, is the shape
created by a succession
of moods: the
introduction is
questioning, or perhaps
questing; the statement
of the theme is quiet but
troubled; the three
variations following
become gradually more
mocking and sarcastic,
but are overcome by the
serene and accepting
final section, which
incorporates one of J.S.
Bach's most moving
harmonizations of the
chorale. Partite was
commissioned by the
University of Georgia
Trombone Choir, Dr.
Phillip Jameson,
Director. It is dedicated
to the memory of Mark A.
Lea. Copyright 1987.
8-part Trombone Ensemble - Advanced SKU: CY.CC3143 Composed by David Wilb...(+)
8-part Trombone Ensemble
- Advanced
SKU:
CY.CC3143
Composed by
David Wilborn. Classical.
Score and Parts. Cherry
Classics #CC3143.
Published by Cherry
Classics (CY.CC3143).
ISBN 9790530111116.
8.5 x 11 in
inches.
Here is a
description of this
beautiful work by the
composer: Reflection and
Celebration for 8-part
Trombone Ensemble is a
musical homage to a man
who was revered for his
mentorship, musical
intellect and delightful
humor. The work opens
with a somber melodic
solo, capturing the noble
spirit of this great
mentor. Several
repetitive 5-note
ascending motives follow
which is a symbolic
reference to students
learning and
accomplishing under
Conklin's mentorship. The
bold fanfare style (in
measure 32) is presented
to capture the presence
and tall stature of
Conklin. Finally,
Conklin's down-to-earth
personality and his
infectious humor is
referenced (in measure
83). Even the fanfare
theme returns in a faster
tempo, thus highlighting
the frivolity,
lightheartedness, and
wisdom of this adored
music teacher. The music
is about 6 1/2 minutes in
length and is appropriate
for moderately advanced
performers.
8-part Trombone Ensemble - int to advanced SKU: CY.CC2972 Composed by Joh...(+)
8-part Trombone Ensemble
- int to advanced
SKU:
CY.CC2972
Composed by
John Frith. Latin
Rock/Jazz. Score and
parts. 24 pages. Cherry
Classics #2972. Published
by Cherry Classics
(CY.CC2972).
ISBN
9790530057919.
BIG
RIFF is a new work by
John Frith for 8-part
Trombone Ensemble. It was
written as the opening
Anthem for Trombonanza
2017, which is a festival
takes place annually in
the town of Santa Fe,
Argentina. Mr. Frith
was commissioned to
compose this work to open
the Festival. The
music is about 5 minutes
in length and features
strong Latin rhythms
throughout. The work
builds and builds as it
adds layers of
complexities including a
jazz solo for one of the
players. The all the
middle parts are playable
by intermediate
performers. Part 1 can be
performed on alto or
tenor and goes up to high
f's. Part 8 is quite
low. The work ends in
a big climax after
building up throughout.
Very fun work to perform
with a massed group.
Composed by Joe Hisaishi. Studio Ghibli Songs. Studio Ghibli, Japanese Animati...(+)
Composed by Joe Hisaishi.
Studio Ghibli Songs.
Studio
Ghibli, Japanese
Animation.
Book. Yamaha Music Media
#GTW01101014. Published
by
Yamaha Music Media
Trombone octet - advanced SKU: CY.CC2849 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bac...(+)
Trombone octet - advanced
SKU: CY.CC2849
Composed by Johann
Sebastian Bach. Arranged
by Ralph Sauer. Baroque.
Score and Parts.
Published by Cherry
Classics (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.
Trombone Octet - advanced SKU: CY.CC2708 Composed by Gustav Mahler. Arran...(+)
Trombone Octet - advanced
SKU: CY.CC2708
Composed by Gustav
Mahler. Arranged by
Randall Malmstrom. German
20th Century. Score and
parts. Published by
Cherry Classics
(CY.CC2708).
The Chorale
from the Finale of
Symphony No. 2
(Resurrection) by Gustav
Mahler is taken from the
fifth movement, lasting
over an hour. The Chorale
is actually a quote from
the Dies Irae, which
Mahler called the march
of the dead. Also added
in is the Resurrection
theme which is almost a
fanfare. This excerpt
from the Symphony
features the low brass
which makes this
arrangement by Randall
Malmstrom so
meaningful.
For
advanced performers, this
work will add another
dimension to your
concert.