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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

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

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

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

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

David G. Mathie

Teaching legato technique to young trombonists is often a difficult and confusing task for band directors.