After seven years of research, Clinton F. Nieweg, Principal Librarian (retired) of The Philadelphia Orchestra has a new publication of great interest to the Bass Trombone world and music libraries:
Music for Bass Trombone
A Reference Book of Works for Solo Bass Trombone with Orchestra, Band and Chamber Ensemble
Part 1: Compositions with Orchestra, 2nd edition (revised and expanded)
Part 2: Composition with Band, 1st edition
A first of its kind reference book cataloging more than 600 compositions from 400 composers comprising works for solo Bass Trombone with orchestra, string orchestra, concert band, brass band, and chamber ensemble.
Its 200 pages includes detailed publisher sources, instrumentation, recording information, timings, links to performances online, composer dates, and reference sources.
Also included is a foreword by Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist (retired) of the Boston Symphony.
This work is a must have for University and College pedagogues, serious students of the Bass Trombone and music libraries.
