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.

Trombone Quintet - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC5007

Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Andrew Poirier. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC5007. Published by Cherry Classics (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.

8-part trombone ensemble - moderately advanced

SKU: CY.CC2598

Composed by Antonio Lotti. Arranged by Philip Brink. Italian Renaissance. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (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.

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.

8-part Trombone Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3081

Composed by G. F. Handel. Arranged by Gordon Cherry. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3081. Published by Cherry Classics (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.