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CONCERTI

CONCERTO FOR TROMBONE
Written for John Seidel and the Reading (PA) Symphony Orchestra. Performing time 10 minutes.

"…a precise balance of rhythm and melody, with a decidely lyrical flavor." The Reading Times, Reading, PA
"Dr. Siekmann is to be congratulated for making a fine contribution to the trombonist’s concerto repetoire." International Trombone Association Jounal

___Solo with piano accompaniment $ 20.00. Specify clef; tenor, bass and treble available. 168 copies sold to date. Also recommended with piano & percussion ensemble.
___Other versions: Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, British Brass Band all on rental from Seesaw Music. Scores only @ $35.00 each.

CONCERTO FOR BASS TROMBONE
Written at the request of Charles Vernon, then with the Philadelphia Orchestra, now with the Chicago Symphony. Performed by him at the International Brass Conference II and with the Brevard Chamber Orchestra. 15 min. performing time.

"Highlight of the entire concert.. The composition is eminently successful; it displays impeccable craftsman- ship and fully exploits the potential of the bass trombone without once resorting to ‘gimmicks.’ The work is a highly attractive contemporary work which does not in any way compromise artistic integrity for the sake of audience appeal." Transylvania Times, Brevard,N.C.

This piece is widely performed in the USA and internationally. 579 copies of the solo with piano version have been sold to date. Band versions have been played by military, university and community bands including the U.S. Marine Band and the U. of Iowa band. Orchestral performances include: Houston Symphony, Orchestra of the University of Music and the Perform ing Art, Vienna, Austria, Norrkoping (Sweden) Symphony, Gotenburg University Orchestra,Cordoba Symphony Orchestra(Argentinia), University of Nebraska Orchestra
and Aalborg Symphony Orchestra (Denmark). Recorded by Armin Bachmann, (bass trombonist for the Slokar Quartet in Switzerland)
___Solo with piano accompaniment $25.00.
___Symphonic Wind Ens. accomp. $105.00
___Symph. Orch. accomp. on rental from Brelmat.

RICHMOND CONCERTO FOR TENOR TBN. WITH F ATTACH.
Commissioned by Joseph Alessi, Principal Tbn., N.Y. Philharmonic and performed by him at Ithaca College and the Crane School of Music, SUNY, Potsdam, N.Y. 15 minute performing time.
___ Solo with piano accompaniment $20.00
___ Symphony Orchestra accomp. on rental from Brelmat

SOLOS (TENOR TROMBONE)

GREGARIOUS
A light solo for student use or as an encore. (It has also been used on occasion in a faculty recital.) It includes jazz/rock and latin sections and is also available for trumpet or marimba solos. 4 min.
___Solo with piano accompaniment $10.00
___Solo with band accompaniment $60.00
___Solo with orchestra accompaniment $65.00

BEING YOUNG
Modern work suitable for high school or college. Performed at Kutztown University. 3 min.
___Solo with piano accompaniment $ 9.00
___Solo with brass ensemble (2 tpt., 2 hn. 3 tbn., euph., tuba) $19.00

REFLECTIONS
Very melodic work with ballad and latin sections. Performed by the University of Vermont Concert Band, the Allentown Band, and the Reading (PA) Pops Orchestra. Also available as trumpet solo or as marimba solo. 3 min.
___Solo with piano accompaniment $10.00
___Solo with band accompaniment $50.00
___Solo with orchestra accompaniment $65

PARABLE
Published for tuba by C.L. Barnhouse Co. and also available for retail sales through Brelmat. It has been proven to be very suitable as a bass trombone solo for recital or church use. Listed as grade 3. . 3 1/2 min.
___Solo with piano accompaniment $6.00

REVERIE
Close transcription of the Debussy melody and accompaniment made suitable for trombone or euphonium solo. Fine for recitals or weddings.
___ Solo with piano accompaniment $10.00

PLAYABLE JAZZ ETUDES
Twelve page book of playable etudes using various keys and meters. Starts out easy and gets progressively more challenging but always within reason. Also available for trumpet, euphonium and tuba.
___ Each booklet (no accompaniment) $8.00

RHAPSODY OF PENNSYLVANIA "DUTCH" FOLK SONGS for Tenor Trombone and Marimba
Similar to the work listed for bass tromboneand piano but adapted to the keys, notation and technique of tenor trombone and marimba.
___Complete set of parts for trombone and marimba $25.00

COVENTRY
for TENOR TROMBONE, ORGAN and TIMPANI

Three-movement work commissioned by Ithaca College Trombone Troupe. (See listing under TROMBONE CHOIR.) This version is very similar, written for the above instrumentation.
___ Solo part, timpani, organ score. $22.00


TWO POWERFUL HYMNS
Based on "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" and "All Hail the
Power of Jesus' Name." Performed at the dedication cermony for the new Schantz pipe organ at St. John's Luteran Church, Kutztown, PA. Moderately advanced work. 4 min. 15 sec.
____Trombone solo with organ $12.00

 


SOLOS (BASS TROMBONE)

RHAPSODY OF PENNSYLVANIA "DUTCH" FOLK SONGS
Commissioned by Frederick Boyd, Bass Trombonist for the Syracuse Symphony. (Fred insists on expanding the literature- especially melodic literature- for the bass trombone.)
Advanced work. 15 min.
___ Solo with piano accompaniment $20.00


COLLOQUY
for Bass Trombone and Piano

A recital piece commissioned by UK soloist, Jonathan Warburton. Musical interaction between the bass trombonist and the pianist. Duration 4 min.
___ Bass Trombone and Piano $20.00


TON(E)Y
Commissioned by Toney Hutchins, then Bass Trombonist
with the USAF Band of the West and premiered by him at Quachita Baptist University. Tony wanted a light-hearted piece to balance the more sedate pieces on his recital program. Moderately advanced work. 4 min.
____ Solo and piano accompaniment $20.00



SOUND TRANSITION
"see listing under Trombone Choirs."

DUOS

EPISODES FOR TROMBONE
AND MARIMBA

Commissioned by Dr. Randy Kohlenberg, U. of
North Carolina. Advanced work for recital programs.
7-8 minutes.
___ Two complete scores $25.00


VALSE BRILLANTE BY CHOPIN

Arrangement for two trombones and piano of
op. 34, no. 3. Performed by Hal Reynolds and
Jo Dee Davis at Ithaca College recital.
___ Duet with piano accompaniment $8.50


CANON IN D BY PACHELBEL

Very popular and playable arrangement for tenor
trombone and bass trombone with piano accomp.
____ Duet with piano accompaniment $10.00


BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR

The popular hymn melody arranged for tenor
trombone, bass trombone and piano in contrapuntal
style. Played by N.Y. artist, Moe Snyder.
___ Trombone, B. trombone, piano $10.00

AVE MARIA BY SCHUBERT
Arranged for Trumpet & Trombone
___ Duo with Piano Accompaniment $10.00


TRIOS

TRIUNITY FOR TROMBONE WITH
F ATTACH., VIOLA AND CELLO

Three movement advanced work commissioned by
Dr. Hal Reynolds, Prof. of Trombone at Ithaca
College and performed by faculty trio there.
___ Score and parts $20.00

TROMBONE QUARTETS

AMAZING GRACE

Excellent arrangement which includes fragments of "In the Sweet Bye and Bye." C.L. Barnhouse Co. publication. Retail sales (no wholesale sales) available through Brelmat Music. Over 1,000 copies sold to date.
___Score and parts $10.00


BARTOK FOR TROMBONES

Arrangement of Hungarian Folk Melodies. Published by C. L. Barnhouse Co. Retail sales (no wholesale sales) available through Brelmat. Over 1,000 copies sold to date.
___ Score and parts $8.50


RUSSIAN SAILORS’ DANCE BY GLIERE
Very popular arrangement. Over 1,100 copies sold to date. Played by the Minneapolis Trombone Choir at the 1994 International Trombone Festival.
Published by C.L. Barnhouse Co. Retail sales (no wholesale sales) available through Brelmat.
____ Score and parts $12.00


DISCOURSE FOR TROMBONES

Modern three movement work of medium difficulty. A favorite of peformers and audience. 4 min. Performed at Kutztown University of PA. Also available in brass sextet version. Published by Seesaw music. Retail sales (no wholesale sales) available through Brelmat.
____Score and parts $13.00


DANCE OF THE TUMBLERS BY RIMSKY-KORSAKOV

Popular arrangement (200 sold to date) of classical staple. Fourth part, written for bass trombone, may also be played on tuba. This piece is also available in brass sextet version.
____Score and parts $9.00


WERE YOU THERE?

Arrangement of the Good Friday/Easter hymn including excerpts from Dvorak’s "Goin’ Home" theme. Performed at Penn State University.
Also available in double quartet version. 5 min. performing time.
___ Score and parts $12.00


TROMBONE QUINTETS

DANCE OF THE TUMBLERS BY RIMSKY-KORSAKOV

Arranged at the request of Dr. Mark Williams, Principal Trombone, U.S. Air Force Band. Available in three versions.
____Trombone quintet score and parts $13.00
____Trombone quintet & percussion score and parts $17.00
____Trombone quintet with concert band accompaniment.
Complete score andparts $75.00

TROMBONE CHOIR

TRIGONE FOR TROMBONE CHOIR AND
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Commissioned by Doug Yeo (Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony) and the New England Conservatory Trombone Choir. Advanced work in three movements.
____Score and parts $90.00

THREE MOODS FOR TROMBONE CHOIR

Commissioned by Dr. Hal Reynolds, Ithaca College, for the Ithaca College Trombone Troupe and included in their CD, "Echoes, Moods & Reflections." Performed at the 1996 U.S. Army Band Eastern Trombone Workshop. Advanced three movement work which includes non-technical percussion.
____Score and parts $65.00

BALLAD IN D MINOR BY BRAHMS

Arranged for 7 part trombone choir and performed by 175 trombones at the 1994 Fruhling Posaunen; by the Annapolis Naval Academy Trombone Quartet and by the Susquehanna University Trombone Quartet.
____ Score and parts $35.00

WERE YOU THERE?

Similar to quartet arrangement but with double quartet used antiphonally. Performed by the Ithaca College Alumni Trombone Choir.
_____ Score and parts $19.00

COVENTRY

Commissioned by Dr. Hal Reynolds and the Ithaca College Trombone Troupe. Premiered by them at the 2001 Eastern Trombone Workshop sponsored by the U.S. Army Band and repeated at the 2001 Fruhling Posaunen at Penn State University. Descriptive piece recounting the development of the city, its industrialization, WW II and Reconciliation.
Trombone solo with 8 part choir and timpani. 8 min.
____Solo part, score, 8 part choir (3 of each included), timpani $65.00

Also available for trombone, organ, an timpany. (listed under Trombone Solos)


SOUND TRANSITION
Bass Trombone solo with four-part trombone choir. The solo is advanced but the choir part is written to include younger players. Commissioned by Dr. Kevin Henry and the Susquehanna University for Fall Festival O' Bones, 2004 with Mathew Guilford of the National Symphony as soloist.
____ Solo, score and choir parts $27.00

QUADRUPEDAL ENTITY FANFARE FOR EIGHT OR
OR MORE TROMBONES

Modern work by D. Richard Schaefer
____ Score and parts $12.00



Brelmat Music also publishes Brass trios, quartets, quintets, sextets, and brass choirs, all including trombone and listed under their own headings.

Brelmat Music carries a large inventory of Trombone Music of other publishers and a comprehensive inventory of Trombone CDs. Music and CDs of other brass are also available. Please e-mail for particulars.

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