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  Basstrombone.nl - Your portal to the world of trombone playing
A method for bass/tenor trombone + F attachment.
"Wagner for Bass Bones", re-arranged for a setting of 3 tenor-, 1 bass- and 1 contrabass-trombone.
For Bass trombone-solo and 6 part trombone choir.
www.basstrombone.nl   (138 words)

  
  Trombone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The appearance of the valve trombone during the mid-19th century did little to alter the make-up of the trombone section in the orchestra and though it remained popular almost entirely to the exclusion of the slide instrument in countries such as Italy and Bohemia, the valve trombone was ousted from orchestras in Germany and France.
This instrument was known as the tenorbass trombone (German Tenorbaßposaune), since it was a tenor trombone in B flat with the bore and bell dimensions of a bass trombone.
Trombone parts are typically notated in bass clef; it is also common for trombone music to be written in tenor clef or alto clef.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bass_trombone   (5838 words)

  
 Bass Trombone Description for Beginners
Bass trombone players can play in a wide range, but much of the emphasis is in the low tones.
Recently, a bass trombone has come to be known as a double rotor trombone, although you still see bass trombones for sale with a single rotor.
If you or your child is a budding bass player, it is paramount to get lessons and advice from a trombone player who is either a bass trombonist, or knows the bass trombone very well.
www.ibowtie.com /bassbone.html   (897 words)

  
 Bass Trombone Page
The bass trombone is normally the third or fourth trombone in an ensemble, and the instrument is designed to cover low notes not possible on a tenor trombone.
The basic instrument has an F-attachment, which allows the trombone to be pitched in F as well as Bb.
Bass trombones for advanced players will always have double rotors, although you still see bass trombones for sale with a single rotor.
www.cmeabaysection.org /brass/basstrombone.html   (286 words)

  
 Hindemith on Trombone
The sonatas for trombone and alto horn frame this album of duets, quartets, and the famous Trauermusik for viola and orchestra.
Of special interest to the trombone community are the transcriptions for trombone quartet of Morgenmusik (originally for brass quartet) and the Six Chansons (originally for male chorus).
Trombone and bass trombone play the four brief Pieces written for Hindemith (bassoon) and his wife (cello); I have not heard the original.
www.trombonebarron.com /hindemith.html   (1087 words)

  
 Trombone
The trombone was not used in the orchestra until the 18th century.
Seven pitches are possible in each harmonic of the trombone that are reflected in the seven positions of the slide.
A mechanical trigger mechanism (typically in F) can extend the chromatic range to low C, and the bass trombone often has a second trigger mechanism to add the low B-natural which extends the chromatic range into the pedal register, down to a pedal F.
www.music.vt.edu /musicdictionary/textt/Trombone.html   (269 words)

  
 bassbone.com : Resources : Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
It was used mainly on ballads after this time; the more technical parts would be played on the bass trombone.  The three tenor, two bass trombone instrumentation was the set section until the band's final tour in 1978.
Bart Varsalona played bass trombone for Stan Kenton for over eight years.  After he left the band Kenton used a handful of players before George Roberts joined the band.
He felt that the bass trombone should be a more melodic instrument - the player should emulate vocalists.  He explained to Riddle that the bass trombone is ideal in accomplishing this because the male vocal range is the very core of the bass trombone range.
www.bassbone.com /resources/articles   (869 words)

  
 www.basstrombone.info - Torbjörn Lundberg - bass trombone - Presentation
Directly after high school Torbjörn was admitted to the University of Gothenburg's school of performing arts, to study bass trombone.
Gävle Symphony Orchestra's trombone- and tuba section have been soloists in Arcady Dubensky's "Concerto grosso" for three trombones and tuba.
The repertoire for trombones in different ensembles is not that big as for many other instruments.
www.basstrombone.info /bassbone/mige.php   (352 words)

  
 BTS » News » Bass trombone workshop sell-out
Chris Stearn, Ben van Dijk and Bill Reichenbach are the bass trombone stars leading the workshops and concerts at the Dutch Bass Trombone Open 2006 this October.
The event has attracted an amazing 50 bass trombonists from 12 countries and is completely sold-out.
Erwin describes himself as “in great demand … when a powerful bass trombone is needed” and Bert “works for a company which makes special hearing protectors”.
www.trombone-society.org.uk /news/2006/04/18/bass-trombone-workshop-sell-out   (153 words)

  
 Encyclopedia of Organ Stops   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Some authorities distinguish between the Posaune and the Trombone, considering the latter to be of smaller scale and less powerful than the former, but other authorities consider them synonymous.
Bass Trombone 32', Pedal; Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk, England; Hill, Norman & Beard 1941.
Double Trombone 32', Pedal; Durham Cathedral, Durham, England; Harrison & Harrison 1970.
www.organstops.org /b/BassTrombone.html   (357 words)

  
 Harlequin for Bass Trombone and Piano: A Review
Harlequin's greatest curiosity is its unusual cadenza which calls for a dialogue between the bass trombone soloist and a musical saw.
At one point in Lipkis' cadenza, he calls for a "thirty-second dialogue with the saw." In fact, Warwick's edition includes a second cadenza composed by Jeff Reynolds (as premiered by Reynolds and saw performer David Weiss) to be used at this point in the score.
Brad Edwards teaches trombone at the University of South Carolina, a position he began in the Fall of 1999.
www.trombone.org /articles/library/viewarticles.asp?ArtID=204   (610 words)

  
 Bass Solos: Kagarice Brass Editions
Hermann Göss transcribed this "war-horse" for bass trombone and piano by transposing it down a fourth and published it with Zimmermann Verlag.
This excellent showpiece for bass trombone was commissioned and premiered by Ben van Dÿk at the 1993 International Trombone Workshop in Cleveland, OH.
This work is destined to become a standard in the bass trombone repertoire.
www.kagarice.com /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=KBE&Category_Code=bass   (413 words)

  
 Douglas Yeo Resources
I also use this material in my personal practice on a daily basis and have found the variety of repertoire to be effective in developing the complete bass trombone artist.
This listing, which will be updated frequently as new information is brought to my attention, provides information on how to order bass trombone solo recordings, and detailed information about each recording including artists, composers and titles, date of recording, and label and catalog listing.
Now and then I come across something which is trombone related which tickles my funny bone.
www.yeodoug.com /resources/text/yeores.html   (932 words)

  
 Trombone Studio News
-Aaron Misenheimer (MM Bass Trombone 2002) is the Trombone Professor at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.
-Dan Bussian (BA Bass Trombone 2004) is in his second year of the MM in bass trombone at the University of Minnesota.
-Nick Spath (BME Bass Trombone 2001) is pursuing an MM in instrumental conducting at Nebraska.
www.unl.edu /trombone/news/news.shtml   (986 words)

  
 International Trombone Association :: News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
On April 3, 2006, Denson Paul Pollard performed a bass trombone/contra bass trombone recital at the recital hall of the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts.
Also on the second half, Pollard was joined by the trombone students of the HKAPA on Ben Van Dyke's arrangement of Wagner's Ring Cycle for five trombones, with Maciek Walicki conducting.
The last piece was Koetsier's "Concerto Grosso for eight trombones," a piece that features alto, tenor, bass, and contra bass trombones.
www.trombone.net /news/news.asp?ID=762   (271 words)

  
 Kurt Patzner, Bass Trombone
Bass trombone players have a certain reputation among orchestral musicians.
They are regularly called upon to anchor the brass section, if not the entire orchestra, with a huge raspy sound that cannot be ignored and leaves no doubt whatever about the pitch on which the entire harmonic construction rests.
Berkeley Symphony bass trombonist Kurt Patzner—who has played with the orchestra from its beginnings as the Berkeley Promenade—is the last person anyone would suspect of being a bass trombone player.
www.berkeleysymphony.org /who/musicians/musician_1635.htm   (629 words)

  
 Trombone Ensembles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Mixed Trombone Sextet (Alto thru Contrabass) plays music of 1600's thru 20th Century idioms in Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Jazz, & Christmas selections in 4, 5 & 6 part.
A new and different sound--an all Bass Trombone Quartet (one also doubles Contrabass).
The Quintet uses Trumpets (Piccolo, Sopranino, Soprano, Alto, & Bass), Trombones (Tenor, Bass & Contrabass), Cornets, Flugelhorns, French Horns, Baritone Horns, Euphonium, Tenor & Bass Tubas, Saxophones (Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone), Electric Bass, & Percussion.
www.geocities.com /Vienna/Studio/7875/TromboneEns.html   (274 words)

  
 TrombonesOnline.com - Trombone Products - Trombone Music - Trombone Player Portal
This merger will create the world's largest trombone specific portal, enabling trombonists word wide to access information, online streaming and purchase just about any kind of trombone product....
We offer both student and professional just about every brand name trombone, trombone mouthpiece, trombone music, trombone gig bags, accessory, great cd's by your favorite trombone artists and much more!
Visit our Trombonists Worldwide section where you can search our database for trombone players worldwide, by name, country, style, etc. To add your profile to our database, fill in the 'New Artist Profile Form' with your details.
www.trombone-usa.com   (250 words)

  
 Re: Bass Trombone
Bass Trombone players, especially in symphonic situations, are expected to play in the tenor range.
Don Harwood looked to be playing quite an unusual instrument (it was definately not the monstrosity with the screw bell and the C attachment or an Edwards, which are two instruments I have known him to play in the past).
After a while, I concluded that it might be a Thein bass trombone with Haagman valves and a small kranz on the bell.
www.trombone.org /trombone-l/archives/0001/000113.txt   (12745 words)

  
 Amati ASL 382 Bass Trombone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
An excellent bass trombone for someone moving from tenor trombone.
The Amati bass trombones hold a unique position in the industry.
They are one of the few brands that can stand alone as a symphony bass trombone while still offering the "doubling" capability to the tenor player.
www.music123.com /Amati-ASL-382-Bass-Trombone-i68599.music?t=3   (133 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Charles Vernon, Bass Trombone: Music: Eric Ewazen,Charlie Vernon,Eric Ewazen,Robert [composer] ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
His principal teachers were Edward Kleinhammer (bass trombone) and Arnold Jacobs (tuba), both former members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
In April 1991, with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Daniel Barenboim, he gave the world premiere of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's Concerto for Bass Trombone, which was commissioned by the Orchestra for its centennial.
He is a pioneer in bringing the bass trombone to the forefront as a solo instrument.
www.amazon.com /Charles-Vernon-Trombone-Eric-Ewazen/dp/B000777I4M   (750 words)

  
 Hickeys Music Center - Bass Trombone Soloist CD Recordings
Eric Klay, Bass Trombonist of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, performs a showcase for the bass trombone.
Recorded by four top bass trombonists, Dave Taylor (New York freelance), Charles Vernon (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Stephan Sanders (Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra) & John Rojak (NY freelance and American Brass Quintet), this CD is a collection of fivemajor works for bass trombone from the pen of noted New York City composer Eric Ewazen.
The combination of Ben, his Thein bass trombone and the "van Maarschalkerweerd" organ, played in a transparent and beautifully registered way, by Henry le Comte, is a wonderful combination.
www.hickeys.com /pages/btsocd.htm   (2033 words)

  
 Getzen : Trombone : Eterna Series Bass
Getzen is proud to announce two new instruments — the all new 3001MV Mike Vax trumpet and the 3895GB Fluegelhorn.
The 1052FD(R), played by many professional bass trombonists and often seen in school bands and orchestras, is an independent rotor system where players are able to access each rotor attachment individually.
Dependent bass trombone with rotary valves and a yellow brass bell
www.getzen.com /trombone/eternabass   (179 words)

  
 Edwards :: Trombone :: Bass Accessories
The Bass Convertor (BC401) replaces the second valve on the B454, turning it into a single valve bass trombone.
Couple this neckpipe with a smaller 9" bell, and you have the perfect setup for a section including an alto and small tenor.
This slide will greatly shorten the distance a bass trombonist has to move his slide in the valve register.
www.edwards-instruments.com /trombone/bass/accessories.shtml   (352 words)

  
 Hickeys Music Center - Bass Trombone In Chamber Music
For solo bass trombone & woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon & french horn).
The bass part is optional, and is included for expanding the standard string quartet out to a quintet.
For flute, clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets, tenor trombone & bass trombone.
www.hickeys.com /cgi/display.cgi?page=chxbt.htm   (316 words)

  
 Shopzilla - Shop for bass trombone Orchestral Instruments
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Giardinelli Cordura Bass Trombone Bag Rugged exterior construction is combined with extra-thick interior...
www.shopzilla.com /7Y_-_cat_id--521901__keyword--bass+trombone   (428 words)

  
 Trombone Essentials - 11 Recital And Contest Pieces For Tenor And Bass Trombone - Trombone (Instrumental Folio), Sheet ...
"Trombone Essentials" represents an attempt to provide the serious player with an enjoyable repertoire for recital and contest.
Because there is little music for the trombone which precedes the 20th century, this collection fills a void by providing interesting music from the Baroque and Classical periods.
All but one of the songs are playable on tenor and bass trombone (one song is specifically for the bass trombone), and each song is accompanied by a brief introduction and history.
www.earfloss.com /trombone/1230117.html   (530 words)

  
 MusicMoz - Instruments: Wind: Brass: Trombone: Bass Trombone
Basstrombone.nl - Ben van Dijk is bass trombonist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic and professor at the Rotterdam Conservatory.
The F Bass Trombone Page - Nicholas Eastop, bass trombonist of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, presents information about the seemingly forgotten F Bass Trombone.
Torbjord Lundberg is the bass trombonist of the Gävle Symphony Orchestra.
musicmoz.org /Instruments/Wind/Brass/Trombone/Bass_Trombone   (286 words)

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