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!

8-part Trombone Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3066

Composed by Claude Debussy. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3066. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3066).

ISBN 9790530110430. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Nuages (Clouds) is the first movement from the orchestral tryptych, Nocturnes written in 1899 and inspired by a series of impressionist paintings by the same name by James Abbot McNeill Whistler. The work is flowing and mysterious and uses the sky as the musical canvas with the slow motion of the clouds floating across with the tones of color from white to dark gray. Randall Malmstrom's unique arrangement for 8-part Trombone Ensemble uses a family of mutes (optional....straight, cup and bucket) to bring out the colors of Debussy's work of genius.

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.

Trombone Octet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2772

Composed by Jean Sibelius. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Finnish Nationalist. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2772).

Finlandia is the best known work of the composer, written in 1899 as a covert protest against Russia's increasing meddling in the affairs of Finland.

The 7-8 minute work is stormy, rousing and patriotic in character with a magnificent climax at the ending.

The arrangement for Trombone octet by Randall Malmstrom is appropriate for advanced performers.

Trombone Octet - virtuoso

SKU: CY.CC2756

Composed by Hector Berlioz. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. French Romantic. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2756).

Symphonie Fantastique was written in 1830 as one of the first program symphonies in musical history. The Witches' Sabbath is the fifth and final movement tells the story of the author himself amongst a hideous gathering of sorcerers, monsters and witches who have come together for his funeral. The original melody from the first movement is now a vulgar and grotesque dance. Berlioz also combines the Dies irae melody to strike even more fear into the listener.

This arrangement of about 10 minutes in length by Randall Malmstrom is a full transcription of the movement and is appropriate for advanced performers.

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.

8-part Low Brass Octet & Opt. Timpani - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2638

Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. English 20th century. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2638).

The Planets is Holst's most famous work and the iconic 5/4 movement Mars, The Bringer of War, the most well known in the orchestral suite. Randall Malmstrom has written a most exciting arrangement of the movement for 8-part low brass ensemble with optional Timpani for advanced performers.

Inst rumentation is flexible: Alto Trombone, Tenor Trombone, Tenor Tuba, Bass Trombone, Contrabass Trombone and Bass Tuba can be used along with the optional Timpani part.

This arrangement is a must on your next program!

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.

8-part trombone ensemble - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2884

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Classical Opera. Coil bound score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2884).

Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (Magic Flute) Opera was premiered in 1791, just two months before his untimely death. The Overture was composed after completion of the Opera and includes three Trombones, adding a rich timbre to the orchestral sound.
Randall Malmstrom has once again done a brilliant job arranging this great music for an 8-part Trombone ensemble (octet) of advanced performers.

Trombone Ensemble 10-part & Timpani - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2704

Composed by Ottorino Respighi. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Italian 20th Century. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2704).

--Ottorino Respighi's Pines of Rome is one of the most colorful orchestral canvases.

--The final movement of the 4-movement tone poem, Pines of the Appian Way, depicts an ancient Roman army in all their glory marching down the famed tree-lined road.

--Randall Malmstrom has brilliantly scored this masterpiece for 10-part Trombone ensemble and Timpani.

--For advanced performers.

8-part Trombone Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3111

Composed by Hector Berlioz. Arranged by Malmstrom Randall. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3111. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3111).

ISBN 9790530110881. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Symphonie Fantastique was written in 1830 as one of the first program symphonies in musical history. The March of the Scaffold is the fourth of five movements, telling the story of a drugged-induced dream where an artist who has murdered his lover is condemned to death and marched to the scaffold where he witnesses his head being chopped off by a guillotine. This arrangement for 8-part Trombone Ensemble of about 7 minutes in length by Randall Malmstrom is an arrangement of the full movement and is appropriate for advanced performers.

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.

4-part Tuba Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3114

Composed by Edward Elgar. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3114. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3114).

ISBN 9790530110911. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Nimrod, the ninth variation from Elgar's masterpiece Op. 36, Enigma Variations is one of the most recognized works in the classical repertoire. There are so many adjectives to describe this piece of genius: stately, majestic, serious, solemn, moving, noble, languid, stoic, enduring and sublime. There are few works in the repertoire that bring forth such strong emotions as this work, which is often performed for funerals and for Memorial Day / Remembrance Day services. Randall Malmstrom's beautiful arrangement for 4-part Tuba Ensemble (2 Euphoniums and 2 Tubas) is appropriate for moderately advanced performers. About 4 minutes in length.

8-part Trombone Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3045

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3045. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3045).

ISBN 9790530110201. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Beethoven's dramatic Overture to Egmont is a major staple in the orchestral repertoire. Randall Malmstrom's great new arrangement of the complete work for 8-part Trombone Ensemble works very well for advanced performers and can be a perfect addition to your next concert.

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.

14-part Brass Ensemble & Timpani - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2988

Composed by Richard Wagner. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. 19th Century Romantic Opera. Score and Parts. 46 pages. Cherry Classics #2988. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2988).

ISBN 9790530058077.

Wagn er began writing the opera Parsifal in 1857 but didn't complete it until 1882. It's first performance was given at Bayreuth just 4 months before his death. It is loosely based on a 13th-century epic poem of King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail.
The Vorspiel or Prelude contains all the main themes from the opera and has a religious or mystical feeling to it. Randy Malmstrom has done a beautiful job with his 7-minute arrangement of the work for advanced performers. This arrangement is condensed based on the original.
The instrumentation is for: 4 Trumpets in B-flat, 4 Horns in F, 4 Trombones, Euphonium (bass clef), Tuba and Timpani.

6-part Trombone Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3076

Composed by Traditional Christmas Carol. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3076. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3076).

ISBN 9790530110539. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Randy Malmstrom has arranged two great Christmas Carols for 6-part Trombone Ensemble: Carol of the Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas for moderately advanced performers. The parts are all in bass clef except the 1st part which is in tenor clef. About 3 minutes in length.

8-part Trombone Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3107

Composed by Edward Elgar. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3107. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3107).

ISBN 9790530110843. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Nimrod, the ninth variation from Elgar's masterpiece Op. 36, Enigma Variations (1898-99) is one of the most recognized works in the classical repertoire. There are so many adjectives to describe this piece of genius: stately, majestic, serious, solemn, moving, noble, languid, stoic, enduring and sublime. There are few works in the repertoire that bring forth such strong emotions as this work, which is often performed for funerals and for Memorial Day / Remembrance Day services. Mr. Malmstrom's beautifully lush arrangement is scored for 2 alto trombones (optional), 3 tenor trombones, 2 bass trombones and 1 contrabass trombone (optional). This arrangement of 3-4 minutes in length is appropriate for advanced performers.

Trombone octet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2851

Composed by Ottorino Respighi. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. 20th Century. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2851).

Respighi completed the 4-movement set of Biblical episodes titled Church Windows in 1925. He actually composed the music first and then added the titles, dispelling any theory of specific religious fervor on his part, but rather creating a general mood with the music.

St. Michael the Archangel, the “battle-sc ene” 2nd movement is about 6 minutes in length.

Mr. Malmstrom has once again shown his talent for arranging large works for Trombone octet. It is appropriate for advanced performers.

Low Brass Octet - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2653

Composed by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky. Arranged by Randy Malmstrom. Russian National. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2653).

Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition has become an iconic orchestral showpiece. The climax of the work really begins with the Baba Yaga movement, ever-building towards the grand finale of the Great Gate of Kiev. Randall Malmstrom has produced an epic arrangement of these two movements for Low Brass octet for advanced performers.


Instrumentation calls for: 6 Trombones (1 alto, 4 tenors & 1 bass), Euphonium and Tuba.

Hold on to your hats!

8-part Trombone Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3165

Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Randall Malmstrom. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3165. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3165).

ISBN 9790530111352. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Randy Malmstrom continues with another great arrangement from Holst's Planets Suite with the movement of Uranus The Magician for 8-part Trombone Ensemble. This music is appropriate for advanced performers and is about 4 minutes in length.

Low Brass Ensemble - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3160

Composed by Johann Strauss Jr. Arranged by Randy Malmstrom. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3160. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3160).

ISBN 9790530111291. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

The Kaiser-Waltzer was composed in 1889 in honor of a visit by Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph to German Emperor Willhelm as a toast of friendship. The waltz contains several beautiful melodies and Randall Malmstrom's 3 1/2 minute arrangement for advanced performers fits the regal character of the 5-part low brass ensemble perfectly. Instrumentation is for 3 tenor trombones, 1 bass trombone and 1 tuba.

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.

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.