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A 20th-Century Alternative For The Alto Trombonist: Paul Hindemith's Sonata For Alto Horn, David Mathie
A 20th-Century Alternative For The Alto Trombonist: Paul Hindemith's Sonata For Alto Horn, David Mathie
David G. Mathie
As more trombonists use the alto trombone on recitals, finding music from various historical periods becomes a problem. The works of the baroque and classical periods for alto trombone, such as the Albrechtsberger and Wagenseil concerti, are now performed enough to be considered "warhorses"! Although many contemporary composers, such as Frigyes Hidas and Thom Ritter George, have written excellent new works for the instrument, 20th-century recital music for the alto trombone is still scarce. An alternative is to transcribe works from the brass literature; one of the finest is the Sonata for Alto Horn by Paul Hindemith.
Improving The Sound Of Your Trombone Players, David Mathie
Improving The Sound Of Your Trombone Players, David Mathie
David G. Mathie
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Where Are The Euphoniums?, David Mathie
Beethoven, Lugwig, Van – Drei Equali For Four Trombones In The Original & Transposed Ersions, David Mathie
Beethoven, Lugwig, Van – Drei Equali For Four Trombones In The Original & Transposed Ersions, David Mathie
David G. Mathie
Equali were works written for equal, or similar, instruments; in the eighteenth century they were almost always used for funeral services and usually employed a quartet of trombones. The most famous of these were the three Beethoven wrote for the Linz Cathedral in Austria on All Soul’s Day 1812. Two of these were adapted later for male voices and were sung at Beethoven’s funeral.
These pieces are some of the most famous works for trombones, no doubt due to the fact that they were composed by Beethoven. They were commissioned by Franz Xaver Glöggl, Kappelmeister of the city of Linz, …
Brahms - Songs For Trombones, For Four-Part Trombone Quartet/Choir, David Mathie
Brahms - Songs For Trombones, For Four-Part Trombone Quartet/Choir, David Mathie
David G. Mathie
From the publisher [www.alessipublications.com]: Trombone Quartet. A Fantastic arrangement by David Mathie. 7 Brahms songs.
Debussy & Dukas - Two Orchestral Fanfares, For Eight-Part Trombone Choir, David Mathie
Debussy & Dukas - Two Orchestral Fanfares, For Eight-Part Trombone Choir, David Mathie
David G. Mathie
From the publisher [www.alessipublications.com]: Two amazing fanfares by Debussy and Dukas arranged by David Mathie. A performance of the Dukas Fanfare by the University of Michigan Trombone Choir, Dr. David Jackson conducting, is linked here.
Clinic/Performance (With The Bsu Trombone Choir): Improving Your Trombone Section, David Mathie
Clinic/Performance (With The Bsu Trombone Choir): Improving Your Trombone Section, David Mathie
David G. Mathie
BSU Trombone Choir one of two ensembles selected by audition from BSU to perform at this conference.
An Important Alternative In Horn Chamber Music: Heitor Villa-Lobos's Choros No. 4, David Mathie
An Important Alternative In Horn Chamber Music: Heitor Villa-Lobos's Choros No. 4, David Mathie
David G. Mathie
Heitor Villa-Lobos' "Choros No. 4" is examined, while the Eschig edition's errors are explained.
Teaching Legato To Young Trombonists, David Mathie
Teaching Legato To Young Trombonists, David Mathie
David G. Mathie
Teaching legato technique to young trombonists is often a difficult and confusing task for band directors.