Trombone Quintet - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3135

Composed by Henry Wolking. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3135. Published by Cherry Classics (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.

Trombone Ensemble 8-part - moderately advanced

SKU: CY.CC2762

Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Ronald Barron. 20th Century British. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2762).

The Evening-Watch was written in 1925, when Holst lived in Thaxted, England
having had to temporarily leave his teaching duties because of overwork and illness. This setting of Henry Vaughan's ‘Dialogue between the Body and the Soul' was too
austere for listeners of its day and it remained out of print for thirty years, until 1965. Its mood of calm strength and passionate resignation sounds as if it belongs to the 1960's.


This beautiful arrangement for 8-part trombone choir by Ronald Baron seems altogether appropriate given the instrument's vocal character, its frequent use for music at funerals and Holst's other musical passion; his short career as a trombonist.

The 4 minute piece is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.

Trombone Quintet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2647

Composed by Johann Pachelbel. Arranged by Keith Terrett. Baroque. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (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.

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.

Trombone sextet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2624

Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by Michael McGuire. American Ragtime. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (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.

8-part Trombone Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3161

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3161. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3161).

ISBN 9790530111307. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Jesu, meine Freude was composed sometime between 1723 and 1727, most likely for the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. It is the longest and most musically complex of Bach's six motets, originally for 5-part choir comprising eleven movements. 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 of eleven movements is about 19 minutes in length. Because of its length, it is possible to divide the music into three sections and perform each section separately. This music is appropriate for advanced performers. The top two voices have parts supplied in both alto and tenor clef.

Trombone Octet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2824

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Baroque. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (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.


Thi s 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.

Trombone Septet - moderately advanced

SKU: CY.CC2807

Composed by Johann Pachelbel. Arranged by Sonny Ausman. Baroque. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (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.

Composed by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger. Arranged by Bradley Palmer. For 6-part Trombone ensemble. Romantic. Intermediate. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Trombone ensemble (8). For 6 tenor trombones and 2 bass trombones. Baroque Fugue. Advanced. Full score and set of parts. Published by Cherry Classics

Arranged by Bob Elkjer. Large Ensemble. For 5 trombones and rhythm section. Duration 9:00

8-part Trombone Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3163

Composed by Bach. J. S. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3163. Published by Cherry Classics (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.

Trombone Quintet - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC5008

Composed by Paul Dukas. Arranged by Andrew Poirier. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC5008. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC5008).

ISBN 9790530111314. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

La Peri is a ballet in one act by Paul Dukas, written in 1912 and first performed in Paris. The Fanfare was originally scored for full brass ensemble, however this great arrangement for Trombone Quintet by Andrew Poirier is one of the favorites of the Canadian Trombone Ensemble iTromboni. For advanced performers, the work is about 2 minutes in length.

By Ryan Haines. For trombone quintet. Medium difficult. Published by Walrus Music Publishing .

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.

Trombone ensemble (8) 6 tenor trombones and 2 bass trombones - Intermediate

SKU: CY.CC2140

Composed by Jacob Handl. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Renaissance Sacred. Full score and set of parts. Published by Cherry Classics (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.

8-part Trombone Ensemble - advanced

SKU: CY.CC3005

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Romantic Requiem. Score and parts. 40 pages. Cherry Classics #3005. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3005).

ISBN 9790530058251.

Verd i 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.

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Baroque. Score & Parts. 24 pages. Cherry Classics #2977. Published by Cherry Classics

For Trombone Choir. Composed by Eric Ewazen. Arranged by Chris Sharpe. Southern Music. Southern Music Company #SU788. Published by Southern Music Company (HL.142908).

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.

Trombone Octet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2712

Composed by Igor Stravinsky. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Russian 20th Century. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2712).

The Paris premiere of the Firebird ballet in June 1910 propelled Stravinsky onto the international stage and forever changed the world of music. An orchestral suite of the highlights of the ballet is the most performed of all of his works and the final two movements, Berceuse and Finale have been arranged by Randall Malmstrom for 8-part Trombone ensemble comprised of advanced performers. This arrangement performed at your concert will bring your audience to its feet.

8-part Trombone Ensemble - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2939

Composed by Richard Wagner. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. German Opera Romantic. Score and Parts. 18 pages. Cherry Classics #2939. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2939).

ISBN 9790530057599.

The final opera of Wagner's immense work of genius, his Ring Cycle is Götterdämme rung. The Immolation Scene occurs in the final part of Act 3, where Brunnhilde lights a pyre and the ensuing flames bring down the Hall of the Gods, consuming all within it as the curtain falls.
Randy Malmstrom is never shy about attempting big arrangements and he has once again done a superb job.
For 8-part Trombone Ensemble (octet) of advanced performers and about 3 minutes in length.

(For Seven Trombones). By Peter Schickele. For Tenor. Classical. Score and part(s). Standard notation. 7 pages. Published by Theodore Presser Company score and part(s) classical

Trombone Quintet - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC5010

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Jim Tranquilla. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC5010. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC5010).

ISBN 9790530111437. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

The mysterious Prelude and Fugue in B-flat minor BWV 867 is special in that its fugue has five voices, has a leap of a minor 9th, and concludes with a hyperstretto (remember the theory class you slept through), the overlapping of ALL five voices offset by only one note. This seven minute work of genius beautifully arranged by Jim Tranquilla of the iTromboni ensemble is appropriate for advanced performers.

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 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.CC2710

Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Austrian Romantic. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (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!

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Gordon Cherry. Trombone Ensemble (6 players - sextet). For 5 tenor trombones and 1 bass trombone. Classical Sacred Oratorio. Level: advanced. Full score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics.

Trombone Quintet - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC5006

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by iTromboni. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC5006. Published by Cherry Classics (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.

8-part Trombone Ensemble - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2998

Composed by Igor Stravinsky. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. 20th Century. Score and parts. 20 pages. Cherry Classics #2998. Published by Cherry Classics (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.