A solo of the applicants choice the complete work, or certain movements of a multimovement work. Sure, i was required to buy an orchestration book that gave ranges, but. Music and my commentary for all these and many more bass trombone excerpts are available in my book, the one hundred. Pedals are added to help ensure that there is no mouthpiece shift across the full range of the instrument and that the upper register is played relaxed. This 4th edition, first released in 2012, replaces the similarly titled 2009 3rd, and 1995 2nd edition which had the title singing approach. Past winners of the edward kleinhammer orchestral bass trombone competition are not eligible to enter the 2020 kleinhammer competition. Obviously this is missing pieces that do not contain a bass trombone part. The orchestral musicians cdrom library contains a complete set of parts for trombone, bass trombone, tenor tuba euphonium and bass tuba all chairs to the symphonic and early operatic works of richard wagner. Microsoft word tenor trombone audition book fall 2017.
I have used the trombone version for years recommended to me from jeff berlin when i was at the players school. These companion books to my website are unlike anything available on the market, offering a perceptive and prescriptive listening approach to excerpts. Douglas yeo, former bass trombonist of the boston symphony orchestra and professor of trombone at arizona state university, offers expert advice for bass trombonists based on his extensive experience as a performer, teacher, and audition committee member. This excerpt book contains material for both tenor and bass trombone. Works for the symphonic bass trombonist is a unique and comprehensive book on the. A bass trombone is a major investment and with proper care and handling, this durable instrument should last for years. Optional bass trombonists that wish to double on tenor trombone should prepare either two excerpts of choice from the tenor trombone list or one of the tenor trombone solos listed. For tenor trombone excerpts, i have added links to the online trombone journal which provides annotated music to the linked excerpt. Orchestral excerpts for bass trombone michael mulcahy. Buy ralph sauers album titled orchestral excerpts for trombone to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. View the sheetmusic and compare recordings, accompaniment tracks and.
It also includes a number of works not available anywhere else in bold, even in individual part form. View the sheetmusic and compare recordings, accompaniment tracks and more. The one hundred essential works for the symphonic bass trombonist douglas yeo on. Orchestral excerpts for bass clarinet a collection of authentic parts in the public domain of audition excerpts for bass clarinet compiled into a book. Alto sax tenor sax bari sax trumpet trombone flute clarinet piano guitar bass drums vibes if you would like a list of private teachers to help you prepare for. Orchestral excerpts for bass trombone, tenore tuba, bass. A hearty thank you to alex ilesand travis guidryfor their kind donations update. Shires staff on site at the sts additional prizes from sheridan brass, hickeys music, greg black mouthpieces, custom brass, and more. Essential bass trombone orchestral excerpts free download as pdf file. Essential works for the symphonic bass trombonist douglas yeo. Orchestral excerpts are not required for bachelor of music auditions. Please note that these files will contain only select orchestral and chamber music excerpts. Appropriate for either tenor or bass trombone, plus euphonium. Tmc audition excerpt page boston symphony orchestra.
Below are lists of excerpts for both tenor and bass trombone that are. While the bass trombone has had one valve to create an ease of access to that lower range for nearly 200 years, 2. In this post well be looking at some of the best bass trombone method books available. Orchestral excerpts for double bass a collection of authentic parts in the public domain of audition excerpts for double bass compiled into a book. Essential bass trombone orchestral excerpts aerophones. Shires bass, tenor or alto trombone set up by the s. All items must be recorded in the order listed below. Bass trombonists have always had difficulty finding good methods and resources to learn from, probably because of the comparative newness of the modern double valve instrument when compared to other brass especially the tenor trombone. This gives us an opportunity to hear the level of musical skill you have achieved and it gives you the opportunity to discuss your development with collegiate instructors. View the sheetmusic and listen to the double bass excerpt here. Scan the qr code or copy the address below to send bitcoin. The excerpts can be in any order, but must be unedited in one track. These books are models of what an annotated excerpt book should look like.
Use the cdrom drive in your pc or mac to view or print clear lettersized copies. An etude by bordognirochut, down one octave from printed. I started by looking carefully at megumi kandas tenor trombone book in this series. Audition repertoire applications for the 202122 academic year will open on october 2020. The most unique and comprehensive book for bass trombonists on preparation of. Metered lip slur favorites for tenor and bass trombone.
When asked if i would like to write the book for bass trombonists in the one hundred series, it took me all of one second to say yes. Vernon, charles singing trombone, the 2012 for bass. Eleven etudes based on the major bass trombone excerpts. It has 387 excerpts by 75 composers and is 1850 pages long. Each selection is a true excerpt a short segment of the music that encompasses the most often required section at auditions. More useful, however is the spoken commentary, which resembles a one on one lesson with the performer. Not quite as vast as its two larger brothers, but a giant in its own right. Applicants may be asked to play twooctave major and minor scales and to read at sight. Orchestral excerpts for trombone a collection of authentic parts in the public domain of audition excerpts for trombone compiled into a book. Edward kleinhammer orchestral bass trombone competition. I believe chord studies for electric bass is basically the same book.
The bass trombone playing or reynolds often leaves the listener wondering if he could not have done a slightly better job on some of the excerpts. Microsoft word bass trombone audition book fall 2017. A collection designed to assist the playerstudent in moving from the tenor trombone to the bass trombone including valve positions and development of pedal notes required for todays bass trombone repertoire. Orchestral excerpts for bass trombone by michael mulcahy. I have spent years working on my new series, the perceptive trombonist, and volume 2 is finally finished. Interactive digital e book trombone exercises that will make you a well rounded trombonist. Download and buy printable sheet music online at jw pepper. Valve technique for the independent doublevalve bass.
Over the last 18 months, i have worked every day to put together this new book. Lamont trombone and euphonium students at lamont study with paul naslund, who also is a member of the colorado symphony since 1990. The great big book of trombone excerpts bass trombone. Before joining the colorado symphony, paul toured regularly with robert nagle and the kings brass, and was principal trombone with central city opera. A new kind of orchestral excerpt book more than just excerpt books. Chord studies for trombone is an excellent book, although out of print. Audition excerpts school of music herberger institute. The one hundred essential works for the symphonic bass trombonist is a unique and comprehensive book on the important subject of symphonic audition repertoire and performance preparation. Buy michael mulcahys album titled orchestral excerpts for bass trombone to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The one hundred essential works for the symphonic bass trombonist. Trombone excerpts orchestral audition excerpts for trombone. Charles g vernon this book contains discussion and exercises in the basics of playing bass trombone, as well as a large selection of excerpts from the repertoire. As the title implies, the book aims to help trombonists develop a singing style via legato playing and superior air support.
The bass trumpet and tenor tuba excerpts are played beautifully by mulcahy. Audition excerpts for the asus orchestras and wind bands. The bass trombone is a largerbored version of the tenor trombone, designed to fulfill the role as the lower voice in the trombone family. Sarabande performing edition for trombone by douglas yeo sarabande poco cresc climax.
Other excellent tbone books for sight reading are the melodius etudes for trombone. These are the orchestral excerpts that are most requested at trombone auditions. For incoming trombone students in order to complete your acceptance into the cwu department of music program, you must audition for the music faculty. Due to its timeless appeal, distinctive appearance and wide range of entertainment platforms, the bass trombone will not only provide hours of fun and rewarding creativity, but will provide options in your musical career. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. So, it was a bit embarrassing when i started writing music and didnt know the answers to basic low brass range questions like.