Originally for two violins and orchestra, this work has been transcribed for two tenor trombones and piano by Gordon Cherry, principal trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony. One of Bach's greatest compositions is now available for advanced trombonist(s) who can read tenor clef. The work has been transposed down one full step from the original key of D minor to C minor. High "C" is the highest note requiring two advanced players. This transcription sounds amazing and is a fantastic showpiece for two trombonists & piano. It even sounds great with just the two trombone parts without piano.

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Bloch's Prayer is originally for Cello. It's Hebraic sounds are perfectly transmitted on the Trombone. The work is around 3 minutes in length and sets a deeply religious mood, reflective, pleading and expressive. In Tenor & Bass clefs for an advanced player. Playable by most college students. Range is from a high Db to a pedal C below the staff. A perfect addition to a recital, jury or concert.

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Beautifully edited by trombonist Barnaby Kerekes, these songs are now available for tenor or bass trombone and piano. Take a look in Robert King or Hickey's catalogues and you will not find much Brahms for trombone. I promise you will be thrilled with the sound of these songs. All audiences just love the sound of these songs for trombone and piano. The songs of Brahms's famous song cycle have been tastefully edited. If you practice the Rochut melodious etudes for trombone you will know the value of being able to perform with a smooth lyrical musical line. These songs will add depth to your playing and add some real depth and variety to your recital. They are of moderate difficulty in a male baritone vocal range. Range goes to a very moderate in the middle register for the most part and can be played on tenor or bass trombone.

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A beautiful new transcription for Tuba or Bass Trombone & Piano of three Brahms pieces: Ballade Op. 118, No3; Intermezzo Op. 118, No. 2; Intermezzo Op. 119, No. 3. Mr. Sauer has skillfully transcribed these three famous piano works for Tuba or Bass Trombone and Piano. The 3 movements total about 12 minutes in length and can be performed by an advanced performer. There is a great range of technique required as these are not songs, but piano works. A perfect addition to your recital or concert.

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Mr. Covey's Fantasy for Trombone & Piano is a very dramatic work, with many emotions displayed in both parts. The work is for two advanced performers and covers much technical ground. This piece requires stamina and big sound from both "soloists". This is a new work by a very talented young composer!

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A beautiful, haunting melody for Trombone & Piano transcribed by Seattle Symphony musician, Geoffrey Bergler. Perfect for the Intermediate performer. Solo part comes in Tenor or Bass clefs. An excellent addition to any recital program

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Faure's haunting & serious Elegie, originally written for Cello has been transcribed for Trombone & Piano by Val Strobel. This work is for a moderately advanced Trombonist in bass & tenor clef. The piano part needs a player with good technique. Range is from a low C below the staff to a high C and is about 4 minutes in length. This work can be performed on a Tenor or Bass Trombone (with a good high C). This excellent transcription will make a fine addition to any recital program.

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The Skye Boat Song, among the most popular of all Scottish folk tunes, deals with the flight of Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stewart) from Scotland to the Isle of Skye in 1746, after having been defeated on Culloden Moor by the English Army of King George II. The present setting, for either Tenor or Bass Trombone and Piano, is mostly lyrical and passes through a series of episodes that evoke watery images in various ways. A stormy episode which superimposes a more martial tune (relying heavily on the familiar scotch snap rhythm) against a variation of the original folk tune leads to brief quotations from Mendelssohn's Hebrides overture (the Isle of Skye is part of the group of islands known as the Hebrides) before a short recapitulation of the theme.

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The Three Preludes, originally published for Piano in 1926, have been transcribed by Ralph Sauer in this first ever edition for Trombone & Piano. About 6 minutes in length, the Preludes are "jazzy", "bluesy" and a lot of fun to play, plus, very entertaining for audiences. This transcription, in bass & tenor clefs is suitable for advanced performers with a range from a low E to one high D. Prelude No. 1 has a bluesy motif with a strong jazz feel. Prelude No. 2, "Blue Melody", is a sad song also with a blues feel using lots of sevenths and a major/minor duality. Prelude No. 3, "Spanish Prelude" features lots of syncopations and a battle between major & minor with the major winning out in the end. This work will make a fantastic conclusion to your recital.

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The Three Preludes, originally published for Piano in 1926, have been transcribed by Ralph Sauer in this first ever edition for Tuba or Bass Trombone & Piano. About 6 minutes in length, the Preludes are "jazzy", "bluesy" and a lot of fun to play, plus, very entertaining for audiences. This transcription, in bass is suitable for advanced performers with a range from a pedal G to a D above the staff. Prelude No. 1 has a bluesy motif with a strong jazz feel. Prelude No. 2, "Blue Melody", is a sad song also with a blues feel using lots of sevenths and a major/minor duality. Prelude No. 3, "Spanish Prelude" features lots of synocopations and a battle between major & minor with the major winning out in the end. This work will make a fantastic conclusion to your recital.

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Beautifully edited by bass trombonist Barnaby Kerekes. Take a look in Robert King or Hickey's catalogues and you will not find much Mahler for trombone. I promise you will be thrilled with the sound of these songs. All audiences will just love the sound of these songs for trombone and piano. The songs of Mahler's famous song cycle have been tastefully edited. If you practice melodious etudes for trombone you will know the value of being able to perform with a smooth lyrical musical line. These songs will add depth to your playing and add some real depth and variety to your recital. They are of moderate difficulty. Mr. Kerekes's transcription is very tastefully done with detailed editing of phrasing and dynamics.

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Beautifully transcribed for tenor trombone and piano, by Gordon Cherry, Principal Trombone of the Vancouver Symphony. Take a look in Robert King or Hickey's catalogues and you will not find much Schubert published for trombone. I promise, you will be thrilled with the sound of these songs. All audiences just love the sound of these songs for trombone and piano. The first nine songs of Schubert's famous song cycle have been tastefully edited for tenor trombone & piano. If you practice the Rochut melodious studies for trombone you will know the value of being able to perform with a smooth lyrical musical line. These songs will add depth to your playing and add some real Viennese charm to your recital. As studies, these lovely melodies will add variety to your melodic repertoire. The trombone part is of medium difficulty, is in tenor clef and the publication includes a piano accompaniment.

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A wonderful 8 part (6 tenors and 2 basses) Fugue in 12/8 (it swings along nicely), beautifully transcribed by Ralph Sauer, Prinicipal Trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This work requires moderately advanced performers and is relatively easy on the "chops". Range is from high C in the 1st part down to a low C in the bass part.

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A beautiful setting of J.S. Bach's "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" for 8 Trombones in 2 choirs in the original key of G. This work is a perfect vehicle to show off the lyrical and noble sound of the Trombone Choir.

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This work gives all three trombonists a real workout. The 2nd part playing the moving voice mid-range along with the bass trombone on the bottom line. The top line can be played on an alto trombone (or tenor) and plays the famous choral prelude melody on top in a beautiful legato line.

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A great transcription of Bach's "Dorian Toccata" BWV 538 for Trombone Octet by Ralph Sauer, Principal Trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Mr. Sauer's scoring for this work shows his great skill as a "Bach Brass Expert". Instrumentation is for 6 Tenors (parts 1-5 in tenor clef, 6th in bass) and 2 Bass trombones. Range goes to a high "D" for the 1st part in the final bars. Otherwise, range is moderate with no heavy endurance problems. This piece bounces along at a good clip and shows off technique & precise ensemble. A great choice for advanced performers.

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A dramatic transcription of a 4 part choral hymn by Beethoven. The song's lyrics are by Gellert and are a majestic description of nature's declarations of the glory of God. Originally for solo voice and piano, this work has been traditional sung by men's chorus. Dr. Hanson's transcription is true to the score and has a wonderful timbre to it. The music is dramatic, bold yet noble in quality. A great 3 minute work for a concert. In Tenor and Bass Clefs for modertately advanced players. Range goes to a high C on 1st and a low B below the staff in part 4.

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Beethoven's only original work in the original key, for trombone quartet has been edited by Gordon Cherry. This three movement work is short but serious and shows the Master's genius with glorious chorale writing for the instrument.

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A new set of 3 beautiful sounding Corelli Trio Sonatas for Trombone Trio transcribed by L.A. Philharmonic Principal Trombonist, Ralph Sauer. Opus 1, No. 2 in D major, Opus 1, No. 3 in G major, Opus 4, No. 1 in C major. Each trio of about 8 minutes in length is in a 4 movement structure of Slow-Fast-Slow-Fast. There are many great pure chorale harmonies, plus each 2nd movement has a contrapuntal style to it, which is great for building up keen ears and ensemble sense. These sonatas are of moderately advanced difficulty, in tenor and bass clefs. Endurance is not a problem because of the masterly editing of Mr. Sauer, who is legendary for his transcription skills. These trios can be performed by most College/University students and some keen high schoolers. Range goes from a pedal A for Bass Trombone to one high D for the 1st part, but most of the tessitura is in a normal range.

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for Tenor & Bass Trombone. This chatty duo is a great recital piece, challenging and fun to listen to. Nick Francis is a very talented young Canadian Trombonist freelancing in Toronto.

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These 25 Chorales contain a number of beautifully voiced German Reformation Chorales by Bach, Luther and others, as well as sacred works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Weber, di Lasso, Handel, Abt and Isaac. The collection contains 4 sets of parts plus a full score, preface, introduction and performance hints by leading trombone pedagogues. Medium Difficulty.

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Gigout's wonderful "Grand Choeur" originally for Brass & Organ has been beautifully scored for 8 Trombones in 2 antiphonal choirs. The work is brilliant technically, majestic in breadth and sound, with rich harmonies. Both choirs battle for dominance with all "winning" at the Grand Finale. Scored for 6 Tenors and 2 Basses, the difficulty level is for very advanced ensembles. Tenor & Bass clefs are used and the highest notes are Db for the 1st part and pedal Ab for the Bass part. This work is a great "overture" to begin a program.

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The trombone parts for George Frederick Handle's The Messiah including: Hallelujah, Worthy is the Lamb and grand finale, the Amen Chorus. This Christmas or Easter, the trombone section can join the rest of the orchestra and have a great time performing the most famous choruses from The Messiah. These parts have been edited by Dr. James Marcia of the Vancouver Philharmonic and Vancouver Symphony Principal Trombonist, Gordon Cherry. If you play in a community, semi-professional orchestra, etc., these parts will allow you to participate in all the festivities. They match Handel's original keys. You can add your own dynamics, and away you go with the group, playing some of the greatest music ever!! Parts are for alto, tenor and bass trombones.

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A beautiful vocal work of about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes in length transcribed for 8-part antiphonal trombone choir by Ralph Sauer, L.A. Philharmonic Principal Trombone. Handl's Pater Noster is not too difficult and would be appropriate for almost any level group including high school level. The range is conservative with an occasional high B-flat. Jacob Handl was an Austrian composer of Slovene descent, born in Ljubljana. Choirmaster to the Bishop of Olmutz 1579-1585, he lived thereafter in Prague as an organist.

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This work can be performed by 4 or as many as a large trombone choir. Some of the parts have divisi in them which adds to the texture of this gorgeous work based on the famous choral melody of Luther. Listen to the sample mp3 file and you will hear some glorious sounds that will make your church ring with the heavenly sounds of the "Posaune". This work is a must have for Easter!

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Haydn's most glorious work, the Oratorio, "The Creation" has been a favorite of Trombonists for over 200 years. Mr. Sauer has masterfully transcribed movements 26 & 28 joining them together for a gigantic choral climax for 8 Trombones in 2 choirs. The work is about 8 minutes in length in the "original" key of Bb. This work can be performed by advanced players, it is in Tenor & Bass clefs. The 1st Trombone part goes up to a couple fleeting high D's. The infamous Bass Trombone part is exactly as the original orchestral part, making this a great challenge for the Bass Trombone player.

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Transcribed by Principal Trombone of the Vancouver Symphony, Gordon Cherry. This work is for 8 trombones, and is taken from the famous scene in the opera when the children say a prayer before going to sleep in the deep forest. This work has a very beautiful sound and shows off the legato and expressive qualities of the trombone choir.This transcription is very tastefully done, with minimal editing of dynamics and phrasing. These three movements of 6 minutes in length can be performed with four trombones or a trombone ensemble of many players. Beethoven's composition is beautiful with choral style part writing and each part having an equal importance. It will make a beautiful addition to your concert. Difficulty level is advanced for part one (high tessitura) and moderate for the other 3 parts .

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A rip-roaring down & out blues chart for 5 bones (same chart as the 4tet but with an extra part). An original composition by Canadian Trombone Superstar Al Kay. All 5 parts get a thorough workout with parts 1 & 2 having some great improvised solo choruses. For advanced performers, this work will add a new dimension to a recital or concert.

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This work can be performed by as few as 6 or as many a large trombone choir with optional harp part. This famous "slow" movement from Mahler Symphony #5 was written as a "love letter" by Mahler to the love of his life, his wife, Alma.This transcription is one of the best I have ever worked with makes a magical setting to a concert.

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This work is very beautifully transcribed in a simple straight forward setting in the key of Db, down a minor 3rd from the original. It features the 1st and 3rd trombone parts. Use it to feature one player or perform it with a whole choir. The highest note is Ab, so there isn't a lot of fatigue involved like the original key for the horn solo.

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This famous aria from Mozart's final opera, the Magic Flute is beautifully transcribed by Russ Schultz. Russ is a Bass Trombonist , alumnus of Eastman School of Music, from the class of 1970 and studied with the late Emory Remington. He is the Director of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at Lamar University in Beaumont, Florida. This beautiful 3 minute work is scored for 4 Trombones featuring Bass Trombone solo. This work is of medium + difficulty and should be accessible to advanced high school through to advanced performers. Range goes from a low C below the bass clef for bass bone to a high Bb for the 1st tenor trombone part (tenor clef for the top two parts).

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Newly transcribed for 6 trombones by Gordon Cherry, principal trombone of the Vancouver Symphony. Mozart's grand, magnificent, spiritual work is scored for 5 tenor trombones and 1 bass trombone. The entire movement in the original key features not only the solo tenor trombone, but all 6 trombonists. Each part of the ensemble takes its turn in performing the solo trombone & solo vocal lines as sung by the bass, tenor, alto and soprano. This work is in a comfortable range for all parts (first part goes to one high C) as written for orchestra by Mozart and completed by his assistant Sussmeyer after Mozart's untimely death. The transcription is very tastefully done with detailed editing of phrasing and dynamics. This work of 4 minutes in length can be performed with an ensemble of 6 trombones or a trombone choir of many players. Mozart's composition is beautiful and will make a wonderful addition to your concert

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Originally full orchestra, this two movement transcription of Mussorgsky's Promenade and Bydlo movements is a wonderful addition to your program. Both movements are in the original key. The Bydlo movement features a soloist in the famous tuba solo.

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This 12 minute Suite in 6 movements from one of the greatest of Baroque composers and arguably, the greatest English composer ever, is a delightful addition to the repertoire. The Suite includes the famous "Lament" from Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas.

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A lovely collection of 19 Traditional Christmas Carols for Trombone Quartet (and 4 quintets) edited and compiled by Jeff Reynolds, Bass Trombonist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. A few of the selections are special Moravian Carols lovingly collected by Jeff who is a long standing member of the Church. You will love this collection with it's many faceted styles and sounds. For moderately advanced performers. Tenor and Bass Clef. Comes with score and parts. Check out the free pdf sample for a complete list of the 19 carols.

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Three beautiful traditional French Carols for Trombone Trio. 1. Shepherds, Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep 2. The Holly and the Ivy 3. Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella.

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Gute Nacht (Good Night) is a wonderful gentle German lullaby for "Posaunchor" of 4 parts, but sounds even better with a Choir of many players. The work is all in bass clef and is not difficult, making it perfect for younger players as well as experienced. Length of about 3 minutes this work will add a nice touch to a concert or recital.

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A beautiful setting of the famous Scottish Air for an 8 piece trombone choir.

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Ave Maria is an 8 part sacred vocal transcription for a 2 choir antiphonal Trombone Ensemble. Professor Hinterbichler has done a wonderful job with this transcription. The harmonies and structure are Renaissance with beautiful soaring melodies. Difficulty is moderate. Some parts are in tenor clef and the highest notes are high B's for the 1st parts. This work is about 2 1/2 minutes in length.

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Newly transcribed for 10 trombone ensemble by Gordon Cherry, principal trombone of the Vancouver Symphony. Wagner's grand, magnificent, spiritual work for 2 alto trombones, 6 tenor trombones and 2 bass trombones is for sale. This transcription is very tastefully done with detailed editing of phrasing and dynamics. This work of 6 minutes in length can be performed with an ensemble of ten trombones or a trombone choir of many players. Wagner's composition is beautifully dramatic. It will make a great addition to your concert. The difficulty level is advanced for the top 2 parts and high intermediate for the rest of the group. A solid college/university trombone ensemble can perform this work.

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Trombone Etudes

A wonderful collection of 11 imaginative and challenging etudes for Bass Trombone by Karl Hinterbichler, one of America's leading educators and perfomers. These etudes concentrate on perfecting technique, style, rhythm and tempo. Professor Hinterbichler's Etudes concentrate on eleven of the most requested Bass Trombone orchestral excerpts. These etudes are for advanced perfomers. According to the composer, they are even more difficult than the actual excerpts themselves, so the real thing should seem simpler by comparison.

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Unaccompanied Trombone

A beautiful Suite in 4 movements for Tenor Trombone transcribed & edited by Ralph Sauer, former Prinicpal Trombonist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Prelude, Courante, Recitative & Fugue, Menuet are the 4 Baroque dance movements for advanced players.

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A beautiful Suite in 4 movements for Tuba or Bass Trombone transcribed & edited by Ralph Sauer, former Prinicpal Trombonist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Prelude, Courante, Recitative & Fugue, Menuet are the 4 Baroque dance movements for advanced players.

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