Categories: SOLOS - Euphonium, SOLOS for Bass Trombone
Six pieces grades 2 - 5.
Also available in Treble clef
This is the Bass clef book.
The title Badinage suggests light-hearted banter and although these six contrasting pieces are moderately easy, they rely on the interaction of soloist and piano rather than simply melodies with accompaniments. They encourage the player to listen to the accompaniment and consider aspects such as balance and imitation.
The pieces are ideal for concert performance as well as providing enjoyable study material that may later be used in examinations.
Barney’s Tune was written for Brian Hall, bass trombonist with Grimethorpe (his nickname was Barney).
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The recording is The LIGHTER SIDE of ELGAR HOWARTH on Doyen DOY CD215
Category: SOLOS for Bass Trombone Composer / arranger: W.H. Lear
Duration 3.28
Feature for Bass Trombone.
Barney’s Tune was written for Brian Hall, bass trombonist with Grimethorpe (his nickname was Barney).
A short mp3 audio extract is provided here to give you a sample of this work.
Access it by clicking on the "MORE DETAILS" button.
You can buy the full recording of this work on the CD section of our site.
The recording is The LIGHTER SIDE of ELGAR HOWARTH on Doyen DOY CD215
Category: SOLOS for Bass Trombone Composer: Gareth Wood
Duration: 13:00 minutes
Written in 2006 for Roger Argente, Gareth Wood brings his considerable experience of writing for brass, and brass bands in particular, to an instrument not often blessed with opportunities for solo exposure. It is scored for soloist accompanied by traditional brass band line-up, including timpani and two percussion, and follows the standard three-movement pattern. In the first movement, the soloist launches straight into the musical argument with a low-lying repeated quaver figure punctuated by the band. A lyrical second subject in the high register is also entrusted to the soloist, and the movement comes to a thrilling conclusion. The slow movement opens softly with the percussion, and a mournful bass line sets the mood for a thoughtful long melody. It reaches a powerful climax, which subsides to a return of the opening mood. In the march-like finale, the soloist is pitted against a number of solo instruments from the band and a driving ostinato carries the momentum through to the blazing ending.
Percussion: 3 Players playing timpani, bongos, bass drum, side drum, suspended cymbal, tam-tam, claves, triangle, tambourine, xylophone and glockenspiel
Category: SOLOS for Bass Trombone Composer: Chris Brubeck
Duration: 13:00 minutes
“As a bass trombonist, I spent many years of my adolescence playing in youth orchestras, engaging in musical daydreams. I would visualize myself jumping up from the back of the orchestra to unleash improvisations much to the conductor's horror. The resultant three-movement, thirteen-minute work has enjoyed a robust life with performances by notable orchestras all around the world. Happily, the concerto works well as a recital piece, with many accomplished college players having won concerto competitions performing it. Jazz elements were inescapable, and realizing my old nightmare/dream, quite a bit of the trombone solo is meant to be improvised. I made a recording of the concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra, which was included on a CD called Bach to Brubeck released on Koch International Classics. Having already become popular as a bass trombone work with orchestra accompaniment, renowned British Bass Trombonist and publisher Roger Argente suggested he release a special Brass Band arrangement of my concerto. Roger knew the piece well because years ago he played the European premiere of the concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall.” – Chris Brubeck
Category: SOLOS for Bass Trombone Composer: Oliver Ledbury
A series of books for solo brass/woodwind instrument and piano. Each colourful collection is different, and comprises an eclectic set of arrangements of well-known (and not so well-known) jazz standards and original pieces that are fun to play. Each book contains a mixture of moods, styles, and tempos, to capture the imagination yet still provide a challenge to players of a wide range of ability.
Includes : 1. As Time Goes By 2. The Shadow of Your Smile 3. Mack the Knife 4. Autumn Leaves 5. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You 6. I've Got the World on a String 7. White and Grey 8. Ain't Misbehavin' 9. Lullaby of Birdland
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