In
1993 Eric Klay published the highly
successful Daily Exercises for B flat/F
Trombone incorporating a new edition of
Daily Exercises for Trombone by Richard
Macdonald - with a demonstration CD.
Daily Exercises for B flat/F Trombone covers
the basics required for successful trombone
playing in a clear and concise manner, with
special breathing exercises, slow slurs,
fast lip flexibility exercises, trills,
staccato and legato tonguing, soft and loud
playing, alternate positions as well as
practising away from the instrument.
The demonstration CD (approx. 65 mins)
contains most of the above exercises,
including a piano guide for “buzzing”. The
CD was recorded in a dry acoustic allowing
the listener to concentrate on the sound,
technique and method of performance.
Review Quotes:
“Many years ago, my father introduced me to
Richard MacDonald’s famous Daily Exercises
for Trombone, last published in 1926, these
wonderful exercises had been out of print
for 67 years until Melbourne Symphony Bass
Trombonist Eric Klay incorporated them
complete, in his own Daily Exercises for B
flat/F Trombone. This comprehensive text is
a thorough treatment of the all too often
neglected fundamentals of the trombone.
Especially significant is the emphasis on
the development of the low register and the
good balance of material that the text
offers. THIS IS THE BEST BOOK ON THE SUBJECT
and one of the few to deal with the control
of extreme dynamics. The demonstration CD
provides a valuable audio example of much of
the text. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS IMPORTANT
BOOK.” (Michael Mulcahy, Chicago Symphony
Orchestra)
“It has obviously been well thought out and
is comprehensive in style and content.”
(Alan Jenkins, former tubist, London
Symphony Orchestra)
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Wind
Song
A showcase
for the bass trombone
From Oz comps to Big Band — ‘Windsong’ captures them all!
It is unique to combine so many eclectic
styles featuring bass trombone on the
one disc. “It really does show off the
instrument” said trombonist Eric Klay.
The eclecticism found in ‘Windsong’ is
realised in pieces like ‘Tropical Funk’
featuring the superb improvisational
skills of saxophonist John Barrett
juxtaposed against new Australian
compositions by Ross Edwards: ‘Maninya
IV’, ‘Sonata for Two Trombones’ by
Lawrence Whiffin, and Paul Sarcich’s
‘Music for Tubes and Sticks’.
Fantastic arrangements of Ellington’s
‘Don’t Get Around Much Anymore’,
Gershwin’s ‘I’ve Got a Crush on You’,
and Richard Rodgers’ ‘Nobody’s Heart
Belongs to Me’ complete the line-up.
Eric Klay’s list of credentials is
impressive: principal bass trombone with
the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra since
1977; and concert, cabaret shows, film
scores and recordings for artists
including John Farnham, Debra Byrne,
Anthony Warlow, Sammy Davis Jr., and
Frank Sinatra.
In 1986 Klay commissioned, and gave the
first performance of, Paul Sarcich’s
‘Concerto for Bass Trombone and
Orchestra’ to enthusiastic audiences.
“I’d give the performance at least four
stars.” (Hugo Magliocco, International
Trombone Association Journal)
“Windsong has a varied program that
amply demonstrates [Klay’s] versatility,
his artistry and professionalism.” (Alan Mewett, former principal bass
trombone, Sydney S.O.)
Music for Tubes and
Sticks (Paul Sarcich)
New Orleans (Eugene Bozza)
Piece Lyrique (Robert Clerisse)
Sonata for Two Trombones - 1st Movement
(Lawrence Whiffin)
Maninya IV (Ross Edwards)
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (Duke
Ellington)
I’ve Got a Crush on
You (George Gershwin)
Nobody’s Heart Belongs To Me ( Richard
Rodgers)
Tropical Funk (John Barrett)
Eric Klay
Eric Klay has been the Principal Bass
Trombone of the Melbourne Symphony
Orchestra since 1977. Prior to this
appointment he performed with the
Elizabethan Trust Melbourne Orchestra
from 1976 - 77. He studied with Mr Roger
Davies at The University of Melbourne,
Faculty of Music, graduating with a
Bachelor of Music Education Degree.
Eric Klay is active in all styles of
music, having performed on many jingles,
film scores and recordings as well as
concert and cabaret shows for Sammy
Davis Jr, Nelson Riddle/Linda Rondstadt,
Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Debbie
Reynolds, John Farnham, Debra Byrne and
Anthony Warlow amongst others. From 1979
- 1990 he was a member of the Melbourne
Brass Ensemble which toured regularly
for Musica Viva, performed numerous
broadcasts for ABC radio and released a
number of recordings of all Australian
compositions. In 1986 he commissioned
and gave the first performance of
Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra
by Paul Sarcich. He appeared as a
soloist with the Queensland Symphony
Orchestra in 1988 for the International
Trombone Workshop and in 1995 was
invited to the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas to give masterclasses and a
recital, again for the International
Trombone Workshop.
Eric is a part-time staff member at the
Victorian College of the Arts and the
Faculty of Music at The University of
Melbourne.
