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.

Composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908). Arranged by Neal Bennett / iTromboni. Russian Romantic. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC5001).

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 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.CC3087

Composed by Richard Lawn. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3087. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3087).

ISBN 9790530110645. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Hill Country Miniatures for 8-part Trombone Ensemble was written by Richard J. Lawn in 2002 for the Trombone Choir at the University of Texas and its director Nathaniel Brickens. The work is dedicated to Donald Knaub its former director. It has become a staple in the American Trombone Ensemble repertoire since its original release. Mr. Lawn explains in the notes, his deep emotional connection to the Hill Country land and to his days at the Eastman School of Music, hearing the legendary Trombone Choir led by Emory Remington and following through to his days at the University of Texas with Knaub and Brickens, all of which inspired him to compose this work. This music is about 15 minutes in length and is for advanced performers. The four movements of the work are: Hickory Cove - September 2001 - a lyrical, somber and solemn introductory movement. Smithwick - a jaunty piece reflecting the Scottish and English heritage of this tiny Texas spot. The Narrows - As part of the Colorado River narrows, it twists and turns its way through the Texas Hill Country. You can hear the gentle waters winding through the cliffs and slopes. Blue Bonnet Boogie - The springtime brings a profusion of the Blue Bonnet, the Texas state flower. A sea of these swaying in the breeze brings out the good old down-home boogie-woogie! A jazz solo featuring Bass Trombone (written for Bill Reichenbach in mind) with solo written out or improvised using chord symbols adds a festive finish. Cherry Classics is proud to be the new distributor of this great work.

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 Octet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2723

Composed by Igor Stravinsky. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Russian 20th Century. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2723).

Igor Stravinsky's Round of the Princesses (Ronde des princesses) appears as scene ten in the 1910 ballet score. In the composer's popular Suite this beautiful lyrical movement appears just before the explosive Katchai dance.

This arrangement of about 6 minutes in length by Randall Malmstrom wonderfully exploits the smooth lyrical playing of the performers.

Composed by Cristobal de Morales (1500-1553). Arranged by Andrew Converse. For trombone quintet. Renaissance. Moderately advanced. Full score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics

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.

Trombone Octet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2742

Composed by Richard Wagner. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. German Romantic. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2742).

Liebestod (German for Love Death) is the title of the final, dramatic music from the 1859 opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner. The music is actually an aria that Isolde sings over Tristan's dead body before she herself is consumed in death.

The music is lush, with rich harmonies and undulating rhythms as the agony of death is also meshed with the passion of love.

Randall Malmstrom has scored this 7-minute work for Trombone octet of 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.

By Paul Edwards. For Trombone. Quintet for Trombone. Contemporary. Grade 5. Published by River Song Productions

Composed by Joe Hisaishi. Studio Ghibli Songs. Studio Ghibli, Japanese Animation. Book. Yamaha Music Media #GTW01101014. Published by Yamaha Music Media

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.

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.

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Italian Romantic. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2844).

By Traditional. Arranged by Tommy Pederson. Trombone Quintet. Christmas. Grade 5. Published by Kendor Music Inc

8-part Trombone Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3183

Composed by David Wilborn. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3183. Published by Cherry Classics (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.

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 - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2901

Composed by W.C. Handy. Arranged by Marc Williams. 20th Century Jazz. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2901).

Marc Williams has created a great arrangement of W. C. Handy's 1914 legendary St. Louis Blues for 8-part Trombone Ensemble. The arrangement has improvised blues solos and mixes it up with a Tango and Boogie Woogie section.
This 4-6 minute arrangement is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.

Trombone Quintet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2937

Composed by P. Chesnokov. Arranged by Neal iTromboni Bennett. Russian 19th Century. Score and Parts. 15 pages. Cherry Classics #2937. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2937).

ISBN 9790530057568.

Havi ng written over five hundred choral works, Salvation is Created, written in 1914, is perhaps Pavel Chesnokov's most famous. Yet ironically, it was one of his very last sacred works before he was forced to secular composition by the new Soviet government.
This beautiful arrangement by James Tranquilla of iTromboni brings together a beautiful communion hymn based on Kievan chant with an added homage to Rimsky-Korsakov's great Russian Easter Overture solo.
About 4 minutes in length, this work is appropriate for advanced performers.

Trombone Quintet - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC5003

Composed by P. Chesnokov. Arranged by Neal Bennett. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC5003. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC5003).

ISBN 9781774310663. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Having written over five hundred choral works, Salvation is Created, written in 1914, is perhaps Pavel Chesnokov's most famous. Yet ironically, it was one of his very last sacred works before he was forced to secular composition by the new Soviet government. This beautiful arrangement by James Tranquilla of iTromboni brings together a beautiful communion hymn based on Kievan chant with an added homage to Rimsky-Korsakov's great Russian Easter Overture solo. About 4 minutes in length, this work is appropriate for advanced performers.