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SOLO PIANO
SINGLE SCENE SERIES:Unaccompanied Solos
SOLOS WITH PIANO
Trumpet
Tenor Sax, Clarinet
Eb Tenor Horn, Alto Sax, Baritone Sax, French Horn in Eb
Flute/Piccolo
Trombone
Euphonium
The New Arthur Pryor Solo Series for Trombone:
The Lighter Side of Arthur Pryor
Tuba
S’WONDERFUL, S’MARVELLOUS, S’GERSHWIN! (all melody instruments)
EASY DOES IT!
BAROQUE TROMBONE IN CHAMBER MUSIC:
SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE SERIES (Trombone Solos with Voice)
BAROQUE TROMBONE SOLOS
BAROQUE TROMBONE IN SONATA SERIES
BAROQUE TROMBONE QUARTETS
TWO TROMBONISTS WITH PIANO
GET THE MOST FROM YOUR NOTES:
Playable as solo alone/with piano/a duet/ a duet with piano.
For all Bb and bass clef Instruments
THE SAGA OF RAGTIME FRANKIE
A series of moderately easy, Joplinesque ragtime numbers for Bb Trumpet (tenor sax, clarinet) and Brass by David Machell. Perform them separately or as a delightful concert medley that tells a story!
DUETS
Saxophone
Trumpet / Clarinet
Horn
Trombone
Tuba / Bass Trombone
TRIOS
Saxophone
Trombone
QUARTETS
English Trombone Consort Series
Saxophone
Trumpet
More Trombone Quartets
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QUINTETS
Brass
Dallas Brass
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LARGE ENSEMBLES
4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 Trombones
Brass Octets
ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS SERIES
BAND AND ORCHESTRA MUSIC
Easy Jazz ‘n’ Pop for any combination of 4 or more Brass and Woodwinds with percussion
Brass Band (BRASS BANDITS)
Wind Band / Orchestra
STICKERS
CDS
ENGLISH TROMBONE CONSORT SERIES
MUSIC FOR TROMBONE QUARTET
NEW RELEASE: FANFAR UND CHORAL DANKERFÜLLTER SEELENPREIS by Anton Bruckner
(English Trombone Consort Series No. 5)
For the Bruckner Bicentenary. The ideal Overture or Finale. For Trombone Quartet or Choir. Uncovered by Ken Shifrin.
As performed by the English Trombone Consort:
NEW RELEASE: SANTA PLAYS THE TROMBONE IN THE NORTH POLE BAND
(English Trombone Consort Series No. 4)
“Through its upbeat Dixieland style and quirky source material, Guy Turner’s “tailgating” trombone quartet arrangement of “Poppa” John Gordy and his Dixielanders’ Santa Plays the Trombone (in the North Pole Band)” contributes something unique and original to Christmas music for trombone. With an optional sung section, as well as stylistic considerations, this piece is both fun for the performers and enjoyable for the audience. It will be a welcome and diverse addition to any trombone Christmas concert.”
INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
As performed by the English Trombone Consort:
AMAZING GRACE
(English Trombone Consort Series No. 3)
“A clever theme and variations including Boogie, Molto Fats Dominoso, Un poco Elvis, and Bebop”
ITA JOURNAL
As performed by the English Trombone Consort:
X RATED MOZART
(English Trombone Consort Series No. 2)
“These transcriptions fit perfectly for trombone in range, articulations and musical intent, and work well musically. Good music.”
INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
As performed by the English Trombone Consort:
TOWER SONATA NO. 3 by Gottfried Reiche
(English Consort Series No.1)
“Reiche´s musical gem is as pleasing to hear as it is a pleasure to play. Each part lies wonderfully on the instrument and fits together beautifully. An accessible piece that any moderate to advanced trombone quartet can learn and perform quickly…. Music that is an important part of our trombone roots”.
INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
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NEW RELEASES
NEW RELEASE: HERBSTKUMMER (Autumnal Sorrow) (Anton Bruckner) (also for euphonium)
For Trombone (Euphonium) Solo with piano.
The perfect solo for a recital.
Also suitable for younger players.
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NEW RELEASE: FANFAR UND CHORAL DANKERFÜLLTER SEELENPREIS by Anton Bruckner
(English Trombone Consort Series No. 5)
For the Bruckner Bicentenary. The ideal Overture or Finale. For Trombone Quartet or Choir. Uncovered by Ken Shifrin.
As performed by the English Trombone Consort:
ALSO AVAILABLE
CAKEWALK CONTEST (Arthur Pryor) for Trombone with Piano
Playing level = Moderate
A bit of Joplin, a bit of Fillmore “a welcome bit of fun for trombonists.” MUSIC TEACHER.
Selected for USA Schools by State Education Associations
Selected by the Trinity College of Music, London or the Guildhall School of Music
FARMYARD FOLLIES (Arthur Pryor)
Playing level = Moderate
Hilarious, light-hearted humouresque. Requires a ‘talent’ for mimicking farmyard animals!
“You can’t possibly fail with this piece!”
THE TROMBONIST
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
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EASY DOES IT
SWANEE (George Gershwin/arr. Ken Shifrin)
Playing level = Easy
Perfect as a show-stopping encore; easy enough for kids yet interesting for advanced players too. Arranged for all melody instruments with piano accompaniment by Ken Shifrin
VO81a | SWANEE
For solo trombone with piano accompaniment
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VO81b | SWANEE
For solo trumpet, tenor sax, clarinet with piano accompaniment
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VO81c | SWANEE
For solo flute/picoclo with piano accompaniment
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VO81d | SWANEE
For solo E♭ Tenor Horn, Alto Sax, Baritone Sax, French Horn in E♭ with piano accompaniment
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VO03 | SERENADE à la POSTHORN
Playing level = Easy
A delightful air by the award-winning composer Elizabeth Raum. For ages 8-12
Selected by Canadian Schools.
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VO55 | ARE YOU GOING TO SCARBOROUGH FAIR? (arr. Gareth Key)
Playing level = Easy
An easy, delightful arrangement.
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VO68 | BARCAROLA (Elizabeth Raum)
Playing level = Easy
A boat song of the Venetian gondoliers, for young players.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
Selected by Canadian Schools
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VO24 | CANTERBURY AYRE (Elizabeth Raum)
Playing level = Moderate
A flowing, lyrical work.
“The idea is good; a short, not too difficult work of intermediate standard.”
CLARINET & SAXOPHONE
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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PIANO SOLO
VO25 | THE ORIGINAL ‘JELLY ROLL’ BLUES (‘Jelly Roll’ Morton)
Playing level = Moderate
Now almost any pianist – including dabblers and jabbers – can easily jam, jive and blues in the rompin’, stompin style of the legendary jazz giant, thanks to the brilliant editing of the eminent composer/pianist Steve Strunk.
“A handy sample of early jazz.”
MUSIC TEACHER
Selected for USA schools by State Music Education Associations
The Single Scene Series:
UNACCOMPANIED SOLOS
VO44 | BEAUTIFUL DREAMER GETS FUNKY! (arr. Gareth Key)
Playing level = Moderate
A fun arrangement. Playable by all treble and bass clef instruments. Suitable for all levels.
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VO86 | RAGAMUFFIN RAG (‘Mad Dog’ Machell/ed. K. Shifrin)
Playing level = Moderate
For trumpet or trombone with wa-wa mute. An unaccompanied rag à la Joplin that sounds like a duet!
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
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SOLOS WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT
TRUMPET
VO29 | SONATA ROMANTIQUE (David Uber)
Playing level = Moderate
A much acclaimed solo written for Robert Nagel.
“A useful teaching piece; a worthy addition to the repertoire of trumpet and piano.”
MUSIC TEACHER.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO38A | MARSH FEVER MARCH (David Uber)
Playing level = Moderate
Great fun, with a bit of acting, for young players.
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VO50 | FARMYARD FOLLIES (Arthur Pryor)
Playing level = Moderate
Hilarious, light-hearted humouresque. Requires a ‘talent’ for mimicking farmyard animals!
“You can’t possibly fail with this piece!”
THE TROMBONIST
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
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VO55b | ARE YOU GOING TO SCARBOROUGH FAIR? (arr. Gareth Key)
Playing level = Easy
An easy, delightful arrangement.
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VO56 | RAGTIME FRANKIE (David Machell)
(Also available unaccompanied as Ragamuffin Rag VO86)
Playing level = Moderate
“Entertainer style; excellent.”
MUSIC TEACHER
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
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VO81b | SWANEE (George Gershwin/arr. Ken Shifrin)
Playing level = Easy
Perfect as a show-stopping encore; easy enough for kids yet interesting for advanced players too. Arranged for all melody instruments with piano accompaniment by Ken Shifrin
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TENOR SAX, CLARINET
VO38A | MARSH FEVER MARCH (David Uber)
Playing level = Moderate
Great fun, with a bit of acting, for young players.
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VO55b | ARE YOU GOING TO SCARBOROUGH FAIR? (arr. Gareth Key)
Playing level = Easy
An easy, delightful arrangement.
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VO56 | RAGTIME FRANKIE (David Machell)
Playing level = Moderate
(Also available unaccompanied as Ragamuffin Rag VO86)
“Entertainer style; excellent.”
MUSIC TEACHER
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
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VO81b | SWANEE (George Gershwin/arr. Ken Shifrin)
Playing level = Easy
Perfect as a show-stopping encore; easy enough for kids yet interesting for advanced players too. Arranged for all melody instruments with piano accompaniment by Ken Shifrin
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Eb TENOR HORN, ALTO SAX, BARITONE SAX, FRENCH HORN in E flat
VO55c | ARE YOU GOING TO SCARBOROUGH FAIR? (arr. Gareth Key)
Playing level = Easy
An easy, delightful arrangement.
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VO81d | SWANEE (George Gershwin/arr. Ken Shifrin)
Playing level = Easy
Perfect as a show-stopping encore; easy enough for kids yet interesting for advanced players too. Arranged for all melody instruments with piano accompaniment by Ken Shifrin
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FLUTE / PICCOLO
VO03 | SERENADE à la POSTHORN
Playing level = Easy
A delightful air by the award-winning composer Elizabeth Raum. For ages 8-12
Selected by Canadian Schools.
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VO55c | ARE YOU GOING TO SCARBOROUGH FAIR? (arr. Gareth Key)
Playing level = Easy
An easy, delightful arrangement.
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VO68 | BARCAROLA (Elizabeth Raum)
Playing level = Easy
A boat song of the Venetian gondoliers, for young players.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
Selected by Canadian Schools
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VO81c | SWANEE (George Gershwin/arr. Ken Shifrin)
Playing level = Easy
Perfect as a show-stopping encore; easy enough for kids yet interesting for advanced players too. Arranged for all melody instruments with piano accompaniment by Ken Shifrin
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TROMBONE
VO50 | FARMYARD FOLLIES (Arthur Pryor)
Playing level = Moderate
Hilarious, light-hearted humouresque. Requires a ‘talent’ for mimicking farmyard animals!
“You can’t possibly fail with this piece!”
THE TROMBONIST
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
BUY
VO109 | HERBSTKUMMER (Autumnal Sorrow) (Anton Bruckner) (also for euphonium)
For Trombone (Euphonium) Solo with piano.
The perfect solo for a recital.
Also suitable for younger players.
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VO12 | DANZA ESPANOLA (David Uber) (also for euphonium)
Playing level = Challenging
“A showcase for the Soloist…Tuneful material for a recital.”
ITA JOURNAL
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO13 | SOLI(SOLO)LOQUY (David Uber)
Playing level = Professional
An outstanding solo for alto or tenor trombone.
“A major work..should further the alto trombone as a powerful solo instrument.”
ITA JOURNAL
Also playable by alto/tenor or 2 tenors.
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VO19 | RAG ‘n’ BONEMAN (Richard Hill)
Playing level = Easy
“Joplinesque Ragtime.”
MUSIC TEACHER
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO23 | ALME INGRATE “Ungrateful Souls”
Playing level = Moderate
An original Baroque trombone work written by the Habsburg Emperor Joseph 1. Edited and recorded by Christian Lindberg. An ideal student piece.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
Selected by the Trinity College of Music, London or Guildhall School of Music
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VO34 | MANHATTEN BLUES AND RAGTIME (David Uber)
Playing level = Moderate
“Blue-Chip Blues” and “Rush Hour Rag.”
“Glissandi, flutter-tonguing and slide vibrato: good fun for the young player.”
ITA JOURNAL
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO36 | CONCERTO IN Ab MAJOR
Playing level = Challenging
(G. F. Handel’s Oboe Concerto in Bb Major, transcribed by Ken Shifrin).
“Excellent choice for high school students . . . Less difficult and more accessible than the Concerto in F Minor. A fine addition to any recital.”
ITA JOURNAL
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO38 | MARSH FEVER MARCH (David Uber)
Playing level = Moderate
Great fun, with a bit of acting, for young players.
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VO42 | ARIA SOLEMNUS from SALUS (Johann Zechner)
Playing level = Challenging
Original Baroque trombone work. Recorded by Christian Lindberg. An exquisitely beautiful melody
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations.
Selected by the Trinity College of Music, London or the Guildhall School of Music
Selected by the Associated Board, Trinity College or Guildhall School of Music
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VO55a | ARE YOU GOING TO SCARBOROUGH FAIR? (arr. Gareth Key)
Playing level = Easy
An easy, delightful arrangement.
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VO56a | RAGTIME FRANKIE (David Machell)
Playing level = Moderate
(Also available unaccompanied as Ragamuffin Rag VO86)
“Entertainer style; excellent.”
MUSIC TEACHER
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
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VO59B | ARIA PASSIONE DOMINE (Johann Georg Albrechtsberger) Recorded by Christian Lindberg.
Playing level = Easy
A great new discovery! An original work by the baroque master. A must for every trombonist!
“An interesting work, well worth making available”.
EARLY MUSIC NEWS
“Much credit is due to Professor Hanlon for unearthing this piece… full marks to Virgo Music”.
THE TROMBONIST.
Also includes Albrechtsberger’s aria for trombone and voice “Virgo Gaude”.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO81a | SWANEE (George Gershwin/arr. Ken Shifrin)
Playing level = Easy
Perfect as a show-stopping encore; easy enough for kids yet interesting for advanced players too. Arranged for all melody instruments with piano accompaniment by Ken Shifrin.
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VO84 | PIECE CONCERTANTE (Gustav Holst)
Playing level = Challenging
An original trombone solo by the eminent English composer, with optional editing and cadenza by Ken Shifrin. A major new contribution to the solo trombone repertoire. Ideal for recitals
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO88 | AD TE CLAMAMUS “We Cry Out For You” (Georg Reutter)
Playing level = Challenging
A beautiful aria by one of the leading composers of the Viennese Baroque period, adapted for solo trombone by Christian Lindberg and recorded by him.
“A rewarding solo.”
MUSIC TEACHER
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VO89 | THREE JAZZ MOODS (Elizabeth Raum)
Playing level = Challenging
Ideal solo for students and professionals/straight and jazz players alike by the award winning composer. Dedicated to Ken Shifrin. Also available with band accompaniment (VOWB4).
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LISTEN TO THREE JAZZ MOODS
Soloist Fausto Quintabà
VO100 | ST. THOMAS SONATA (anon, ed. Shifrin-Clarke)
The oldest trombone solo ever written. Not only of great historical importance but an excellent solo work for students and professionals alike.
“Shifrin’s valuable suggestions regarding ornamentation are a welcome guide to the performer. Clarke’s Keyboard realization is good, simple and idiomatic.”
ITA JOURNAL
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VO107 | CANHANIBALMO RAG (Arthur Pryor)
Playing level = Moderate/Challenging
NEW!
From the Arthur Pryor Archives this is ramblin’, rollickin’ riverboat Ragtime! The title is a jokey play on the name Hannibal, Mo (Missouri), one of the busier, hot spots for riverboats that would ply the Mississippi River during the 19th century. Having been born not too far away in St. Joseph, Mo, it typifies the kind of music Pryor would have heard there and especially in Kansas City, Mo, when growing up. Because Canhanibalmo is far less technically difficult than most of his solos for trombone, this clever, light-hearted Rag makes the genius of Arthur Pryor’s writing accessible for young players for the first time — as well as serving as an excellent encore for advanced and professional players.
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EUPHONIUM
VO109 | HERBSTKUMMER (Autumnal Sorrow) (Anton Bruckner) (also for euphonium)
For Trombone (Euphonium) Solo with piano.
The perfect solo for a recital.
Also suitable for younger players.
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VO12 | DANZA ESPANOLA (David Uber) (also for euphonium)
Playing level = Challenging
“A showcase for the Soloist…Tuneful material for a recital.”
ITA JOURNAL
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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The New Arthur Pryor Solo Series for Trombone
Series Consultant: Robert Isele
The Lighter Side of Arthur Pryor
VO37 | THE WHISTLER AND HIS DOG Pryor’s theme song (Arthur Pryor)
Playing level = Challenging
With optional whistling-solo.
“A wonderful piece. Buy it.”
MUSIC TEACHER.
“Delightful. “
ITA JOURNAL
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations.
Selected by the Trinity College of Music, London or Guildhall School of Music
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VO43 | CAKEWALK CONTEST (Arthur Pryor)
Playing level = Moderate
A bit of Joplin, a bit of Fillmore “a welcome bit of fun for trombonists.” MUSIC TEACHER.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
Selected by the Trinity College of Music, London or the Guildhall School of Music
BUY
VO50 | FARMYARD FOLLIES (Arthur Pryor)
Playing level = Moderate
Hilarious, light-hearted humouresque. Requires a ‘talent’ for mimicking farmyard animals!
“You can’t possibly fail with this piece!”
THE TROMBONIST
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
BUY
VO107 | CANHANIBALMO RAG (Arthur Pryor)
Playing level = Moderate/Challenging
NEW!
From the Arthur Pryor Archives this is ramblin’, rollickin’ riverboat Ragtime! The title is a jokey play on the name Hannibal, Mo (Missouri), one of the busier, hot spots for riverboats that would ply the Mississippi River during the 19th century. Having been born not too far away in St. Joseph, Mo, it typifies the kind of music Pryor would have heard there and especially in Kansas City, Mo, when growing up. Because Canhanibalmo is far less technically difficult than most of his solos for trombone, this clever, light-hearted Rag makes the genius of Arthur Pryor’s writing accessible for young players for the first time — as well as serving as an excellent encore for advanced and professional players.
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Also available by Arthur Pryor
VOWB3 | THE BLUE BELLS OF SCOTLAND FOR TROMBONE AND ORCHESTRA
Playing level = Professional
(see MUSIC FOR ORCHESTRA)
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TUBA
VO12a | DANZA ESPANOLA (David Uber)
Playing level = Challenging
Selected by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
“A showcase for the Soloist…Tuneful material for a recital.”
ITA JOURNAL
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations.
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
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VOWB2/pr | T FOR TUBA (Elizabeth Raum)
Playing level = Moderate
Also Bass trombone, euphonium. Commissioned for the Mid-West Band Clinic and BASWE.
Selected by Canadian Schools
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
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'S WONDERFUL, 'S MARVELLOUS, 'S GERSHWIN!
Our Number 1 Best Seller!
Presenting ten brand new arrangements of George Gershwin’s melodies with an added dash of spice from the Big Band pen of Lew Gillis. Including S’Wonderful, Summertime, Embraceable You, Someone to Watch Over Me. Suitable for almost every level of player.
‘S easy, ‘S wonderful: who could ask for anything more?!
VO30a | Bass Clef Melody Instrument and Piano (or Guitar)
Playing level = Easy
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VO30b | Bb Melody Instrument and Piano (or Guitar)
Playing level = Easy
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VO30c | C Melody Instrument and Piano (or Guitar)
Playing level = Easy
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VO30d | Eb Melody Instrument and Piano (or Guitar)
Playing level = Easy
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More works by George Gershwin:
Solo for all Melody Instruments with Piano
Swanee (VO81)
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4,5,6,7 or 8 Trombones
Someone to Watch Over Me (VO31)
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Brass Quintet
Four Hits for Five, No. 1 (VO32)
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Four Hits for Five, No.2 (VO32A)
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Swanee! (VO79)
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SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE SERIES
Performance editions of original Baroque works featuring the trombone including with voice.
“I am delighted to recommend the various valuable contributions which Virgo have made to the trombone liturature. Your efforts in the baroque field give to trombonists much needed high quality material”.
Denis Wick
“Ken Shifrin deserves our gratitude for making so much of this music available for performance.”
ITA JOURNAL
VO05 | JENER DONNERWORTE KRAFT (W. A. Mozart)
Playing level = Challenging
Tenor Voice, Trombone and Strings. Also includes Piano Reduction.
“Ken Shifrin has created a fine performance edition of this original work.”
ITA JOURNAL
“Congratulations to Ken Shifrin and Virgo Music for this exciting addition to the repertoire.”
THE TROMBONIST
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VO15 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE No. 1 Edited by Ken Shifrin
Playing level = Challenging
“All fine pieces and each could make a worthy addition to a trombonist’s recital.”
ITA JOURNAL
All original works. Contents:
FLIESS O HEISSER TRÄNENBACH (Ernst Eberlin) Soprano, Trombone, 2 violins, Bass/Cello.
INTERMEDIUM FlVE from HISTORIA DER GEBURT JESU CHRISTI (Heinrich Schütz) 4 Bass voices, Solo Alto Trombone, Solo Tenor Trombone, Basso Continuo
“VIRGO PRIUS” from ALMA REDEMTORIS MATER (Marc’ Antonio Ziani): Alto, Trombone, Basso Continuo.
Parts,full score, piano reduction.
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VO17 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE No. 2 Edited by Ken Shifrin
Playing level = Challenging
“Virgo has performed a valuable service.”
ITA JOURNAL
All original works.
Contents:
WAS IST DAS LEBEN? (Eberlen) Tenor, Trombone, 2 Violas, Bass/Cello
MISSA S. CAROLI (Johann Georg Reutter) Alto, Trombone, Basso Continuo
“LARGO” FROM ALMA REDEMPTORIS MATER (Marc’ Antonio Ziani) Alto, Solo Alto Trombone, Solo Tenor Trombone, Bassoon, Basso Continuo
Parts, full score, piano reduction.
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VO42 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE No. 3
Playing level = Challenging
ARIA SOLEMNUS from SALUS (Johann Zechner)
Alto, Trombone, Piano. Can be performed with or without voice. Recorded by Christian Lindberg.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
Selected by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Trinity College, London and the Guildhall School of Music
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VO23 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE No. 4
Playing level = Moderate
ALME INGRATE (Emperor Joseph 1)
Soprano, Trombone, Piano. Can be performed with or without voice. An ideal student piece. Edited and recorded by Christian Lindberg.
Selected by the Trinity College of Music, London and the Guildhall School of Music
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VO22 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE No. 5
Playing level = Moderate
MEMORIUM (Georg Christoph Wagenseil)
Alto, Trombone, Basso Continuo with French Horn Substitute for Voice. Recorded by Christian Lindberg.
“Every trombonist will be pleased to encounter this lovely aria with trombone obligato …. A delight to play.”
ITA JOURNAL
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VO59a | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE No. 6
PASSIONE DOMINE (Johann Georg Albrechtsberger)
Playing level = Challenging/Professional
Alto, Solo Trombone/Obligato Trombone, Violins 1 & 2, Cello, Organ, Full Score. Can be performed with or without voice. Recorded by Christian Lindberg.
“An interesting work, well worth making available.”
EARLY MUSIC NEWS
“Much credit is due to Professor Hanlon in unearthing this piece …full marks to Virgo Music.”
THE TROMBONIST
“This is a beautiful work, an excellent addition to the alto trombone repertoire. It is musically challenging, enjoyable to perform, and playable for college and professional alto trombonists.”
ITA JOURNAL
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO88 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE No. 7
Playing level = Moderate
AD TE CLAMAMUS “We Cry Out For You” (Georg Reutter/Christian Lindberg)
A beautiful aria traditionally performed during Easter or Christmas by one of the leading composers of the Viennese Baroque, adapted for solo trombone and piano by Christian Lindberg and recorded by him.
“A rewarding solo”.
MUSIC TEACHER
“A valuable addition to the alto trombone repertoire”.
ITA JOURNAL
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VO85 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE NO. 8
Playing level = Challenging/Professional
AGNUS DEI (Leopold Mozart)
Alto, Trombone, Chamber Orchestra, Conductor’s Score plus Piano Reduction Version. Exquisite, prominent trombone part. Recorded by Christian Lindberg.
“A big must for the alto trombone exponent, ideally suited for recitals … you get a lot for your money”
MUSIC TEACHER
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RENTAL ONLY
VO90 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE NO. 9
Playing level = Professional
ALMA REDEMPTORIS MATER (Georg Reutter) Christian Lindberg Edition.
Alto, Trombone, Strings, Keyboard, Conductor’s Score. In five parts including Solo Trombone movement.
To rent contact Virgo Music Publishers at virgohouse@aol.com
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VO91 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE NO. 10
Playing level = Professional
SALVE REGINA (Georg Reutter) Christian Lindberg Edition.
Alto, Trombone, Strings, Keyboard, Conductor’s Score. In five movements including Solo Trombone movement.
To rent contact Virgo Music Publishers at virgohouse@aol.com
VO100 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE No. 11
Playing level = Moderate/Challenging
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ST. THOMAS SONATA (anon, ed. Shifrin-Clarke)
The oldest trombone solo ever written. Not only of great historical importance but an excellent solo work for students and professionals alike.
“Shifrin’s valuable suggestions regarding ornamentation are a welcome guide to the performer. Clarke’s Reyboard realization is good, simple and idiomatic.”
ITA JOURNAL
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VO101 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE No. 12
Playing level = Moderate/Challenging
ET INCARNATUS (Michael Haydn)
A gorgeous aria recently uncovered by Dr. Shifrin for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, 2 solo Trombones, Violins, ‘Cello and Keyboard. Full score. Alternate version for Soprano, Trombone and Piano provided. See Featured Releases.
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VO59b | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE No. 13
Playing level = Challenging/Professional
PASSIONE DOMINE and GAUDE VIRGO (Johann Georg Albrechtsberger)
Same as VO59a but with piano. Plus GAUDE VIRGO, a gorgeous aria for Alto, Trombone and Piano.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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BAROQUE TROMBONE SOLOS
VO88 | AD TE CLAMAMUS “We Cry Out For You” (Georg Reutter/Christian Lindberg)
Playing level = Moderate
A beautiful aria traditionally performed during Easter or Christmas by one of the leading composers of the Viennese Baroque, adapted for solo trombone and piano by Christian Lindberg and recorded by him.
“A rewarding solo”.
MUSIC TEACHER
“A valuable addition to the alto trombone repertoire”.
ITA JOURNAL
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VO100 | ST. THOMAS SONATA (anon, ed. Shifrin-Clarke)
LISTEN
The oldest trombone solo ever written. Not only of great historical importance but an excellent solo work for students and professionals alike.
“Shifrin’s valuable suggestions regarding ornamentation are a welcome guide to the performer. Clarke’s Keyboard realization is good, simple and idiomatic.”
ITA JOURNAL
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BAROQUE TROMBONE IN SONATA SERIES
VO14 | THE BAROQUE TROMBONE IN SONATA
Playing level = Challenging
Three excellent sonatas by Masters of the Baroque in original instrumentation – all for the price some publishers charge for just one! PLUS alternate quartet parts. Edited and compiled by Ken Shifrin.
“When looking to program Baroque music other than Bach, these three sonatas, performed together or individually will make a fine addition to your next recital or concert program.”
ITA JOURNAL
SONATA à 4 (Fux): Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Bassoon + B.C.
SONATA à 4 (Tuma): 2 Violins, 2 Trombones + B.C.
SONATA à 3 (Vejvanovský): Violin, Trumpet, Trombone + B.C plus Optional 4th Part
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BAROQUE TROMBONE QUARTETS
VO102 | MOTETTO (Johann Georg Albrechtsberger)
As recorded by the English Trombone Consort
Playing level = Moderate
Gorgeous. A must for every trombone quartet.
“A beautiful piece of music written by an esteemed classical period composer and will serve as a great addition to any college or professional trombone quartets repertoire”.
ITA JOURNAL
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO103 | TOWER SONATA NO. 3 by Gottfried Reiche
(English Consort Series No.1)
“Reiche´s musical gem is as pleasing to hear as it is a pleasure to play. Each part lies wonderfully on the instrument and fits together beautifully. An accessible piece that any moderate to advanced trombone quartet can learn and perform quickly…. Music that is an important part of our trombone roots”.
INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
SOLOS WITH VOICE AND PIANO
VO05 | JENER DONNERWORTE KRAFT (W. A. Mozart)
Playing level = Challenging
Tenor Voice, Trombone and Strings. Also includes Piano Reduction.
“Ken Shifrin has created a fine performance edition of this original work.”
ITA JOURNAL
“Congratulations to Ken Shifrin and Virgo Music for this exciting addition to the repertoire.”
THE TROMBONIST
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VO22 | MEMORIUM (George Christoph Wagenseil)
Playing level = Moderate
See under THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE SERIES.
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VO23 | ALME INGRATE (Emperor Joseph I)
Playing level = Challenging
See under THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE SERIES.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
Selected by the Trinity College of Music, London or Guildhall School of Music
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VO42 | ARIA SOLEMNUS (Johann Zechner)
Playing level = Moderate
See under THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE SERIES.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
Selected by the Trinity College of Music, London or the Guildhall School of Music
Selected by the Associated Board, Trinity College or Guildhall School of Music
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V101 | ET INCARNATUS (Michael Haydn)
Playing level = Challenging/Professional
See under THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE SERIES.
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VO59b | GAUDE VIRGO and PASSIONE DOMINE (Johann Georg Albrechtsberger)
See under THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE SERIES.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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TWO TROMBONES WITH PIANO
VO13 | SOLI (SOLO)LOQUY (David Uber)
Playing level = Challenging/Professional
Exciting fantasy for Alto and Tenor Trombone or 2 Tenors with Piano. Can also be performed by one soloist with piano.
”A major work … should further the alto trombone as a powerful solo instrument”.
ITA JOURNAL
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations.
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Get the Most from Your Notes!
Playable as solo alone/with piano/a duet/ a duet with piano. For all Bb and bass clef Instruments
Jazzified numbers you can play 1-2-3-4 different ways: as an unaccompanied solo, a solo with piano (or guitar) accompaniment; a duet; or a solo-duo with piano (or guitar) accompaniment. For all instruments in Bb and bass clef.
Suitable for all levels.
VO48 | OLD KING COLE WAS A REAL HIP DUDE (Ken Shifrin)
Playing level = Easy
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VO54 | SWEET MOLLY, NAUGHTY MOLLY (Ken Shifrin)
Playing level = Easy
Selected for the Confederation de musical de France
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VO60 | ROCK-A-BYE BABY ROCK, BABY! (David Machell)
Playing level = Easy
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THE SAGA OF RAGTIME FRANKIE
A series of moderately easy, Joplinesque ragtime numbers for Bb Trumpet (tenor sax, clarinet) and Brass by David Machell. Perform them separately or as a delightful concert medley that tells a story!
VO56 | RAGTIME FRANKIE
Playing level = Easy
For solo Bb trumpet (tenor sax, clarinet) and piano. Also playable unaccompanied, as Ragamuffin Rag (VO86). Introducing the lovable rogue.
”Very tuneful … in the Entertainer style … excellent.”
MUSIC TEACHER
Selected by the Confederation de Musicale de France
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VO52 | RAGTlME FRANKIE’S LOW-DOWN HOE-DOWN
Playing level = Easy
Duet for Trumpets (tenor sax, clarinet). Frankie crashes the local dance with predictable results.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO63 | RAGTIME FRANKIE’S SHOOT-OUT
Playing level = Easy
Brass 4-tet.
”Excellent ..for those with a sense of humour.”
BRITISH JOURNAL OF MUSIC EDUCATION
“Well scored … A very useful item. Recommended.”
MUSIC TEACHER.
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VO72 | NEW ORLEANS RAGTIME WAKE
Playing level = Moderate
Brass 5-tet. A traditional New Orleans send-off in Dixieland Style.
“A wild and joyful Dixieland two-step featuring solos for all parts. A good alternative to Canadian Brass’ Just a Closer Walk. Ideal”
MUSIC TEACHER
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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DUETS
SAXOPHONE
VO47 | SAX THERAPY (Dr. Bob)
Playing level = Moderate
Easyish Alto & Tenor Sax Jazz Duos. For partners bored with their Sax lives.
“A most attractive collection… a useful and entertaining set of duets.”
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MUSIC EDUCATION.
“Good practice for easy jazz rhythms.”
MUSIC TEACHER.
“Highly recommended.”
CLARlNET & SAXOPHONE
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations.
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VO74 | SAFE SAX (Dr. Bob)
Playing level = Moderate
For Sensible Sax Partners Who Want to Make Beautiful Music Together. User-friendly jazz duets for 2 Altos or 2 Tenors or Alto & Tenor.
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TRUMPET/TENOR SAX/CLARINET
VO52 | RAGTIME FRANKIE’S LOW-DOWN HOE-DOWN (Dave “Mad Dog” Machell)
Playing level = Moderate
A fun ragtime duet in the style of Scott Joplin.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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HORN
VO75 | BOOGIE, BOP ‘N’ BLUES: JAZZ DUETS FOR HORNS (Dave ‘Mad Dog’ Machell)
Playing level = Challenging
“If you crave jazz-style horn duets, these are pretty hip for hornsters … Enjoy these!”
THE HORN CALL
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TROMBONE
VO53 TEN TASTY DUOS (David Uber)
Playing level = Moderate
For 2 Tenors or Tenor & Bass.
“lntriguing morsels of musical magic … Cleverly written and musically filling.”
ITA JOURNAL
“Wittily written.”
MUSIC TEACHER
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TUBA/BASS TROMBONE
VO61 TEN MORE DUETS (Lew Gillis)
Playing level = Challenging
“lnspired by my desire to write for those who had chosen bass clef as a release for their musical inhibitions while listening one day to the flatulent sounds of two bass trombonists gone beserk.”
“Great fun, extremely useful, a good buy.”
THE TROMBONIST
“A generous blend of challenge and fun. A delightful musical experience embracing many styles.”
ITA JOURNAL
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TRIOS
SAXOPHONE ALSO PLAYABLE BY CLARINET TRIO
VO21a | HOT CHERRY PEPPERS (Phil Wison)
Playing level = Challenging
Alto, Tenor, Bari Sax or 2 Tenors and Bari Sax.
“Short, lively..very effective.”
MUSIC TEACHER
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations.
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VO69 | BOP’N’SWOP
Playing level = Challenging
“WHEN THE SAINTS (and Tchaikovsky) GO (through The Hall of the Mountain King) MARCHING (for a touchdown) IN!” (arr. ‘Poppa’ Pete Ferrara / Ken Shifrin).
Easy jazz trio playable by variable combinations of Soprano (or Clarinet), Alto, Tenor and Bari Sax
“A fun number for saxophone trio.”
THE TRUMPETER.
“A must for schools!”
CLARINET & SAXOPHONE
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TROMBONE
VO07 | 14 FRENCH XMAS TRIOS (“The Trash Can Trios”)
Playing level = Moderate/Challenging
Back by popular demand! Discovered in a trash can on college campus. Bb parts available on request.
“The tunes are real gems.”
THE TROMBONIST
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VO21 | HOT CHERRY PEPPERS (Phil Wilson)
Playing level = Challenging
A jazz trio by the international Jazz Star.
“A definite audience pleaser.”
ITA JOURNAL
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QUARTETS
SAXOPHONE (S/A A T B) ALSO PLAYABLE BY CLARINET QUARTET
VOS1 | SANTA’S CHRISTMAS SAX (arr. Rob Willis)
For Saxophone Quartet (S/A A T B)
Playing level = Moderate
Jazzy X-Mas Medley.
“A not difficult swing arrangement … helpful in developing an understanding of jazz rhythms … good fun; very practical arrangement for school performance.”
MUSIC TEACHER
LISTEN TO SANTA’S CHRISTMAS SAX
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VOS2 | CLEMENTINE’S BOOGIE WOOGIE (arr. Gareth Key)
Playing level = Easy
An easy arrangement of this traditional tune
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VOS3 | BILLY GOAT STOMP (‘Jelly Roll’ Morton/arr. Ken Shifrin)
Playing level = Moderate
With optional percussion. Guaranteed to bring the audience to its feet!
“Useful teaching material.”
MUSIC TEACHER
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VOS4 | BILL BAILEY WON’T YOU PLEASE GO HOME! (Hughie Cannon/arr.’Wild Man’ Willens)
Playing level = Moderate
“A very readable jazz arrangement by one of New York’s top composers.”
THE BRITISH BANDSMAN
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VOS5 | OH BOY, DANNY! (arr. Gareth Key)
Playing level = Easy
S/A A A/T B Percussion part available.
“A very simple, uncomplicated swing adaption suitable for elementary players.”
THE TRUMPETER
“A good jazz arrangement based on Londonderry Air.”
THE BRITISH BANDSMAN
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VO51S | HANDEL’S WATERWORKS (arr. ‘Mad Dog’ Machell)
Playing level = Moderate
Jazz arrangement of “Water Music.” Suitable for all levels.
“Fun for young quartets, a good example of jazzing the classics.”
MUSIC TEACHER
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TRUMPET
VO92 | FANFARE FOR AN EXHIBITION (Antonín Dvořák)
An original work for 4 Trumpets & Timpani or Brass Quartet or Quintet.
With alternate parts provided for a mixed brass quartet and quintet. Flashy but “Simple to play.” MUSIC TEACHER.
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TROMBONE
VO08 | TROIS CHANSONS (Claude Debussy / arr. Michael Levin)
Playing level = Challenging
As recorded by “Four of a Kind.”
“Levin succeeds admirably in recreating the lush chordal patterns.”
MUSIC TEACHER
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO09 | SCARBOROUGH FAIR (arr. Bill Reichenbach)
Playing level = Easy
Simple, easy to play. Parts in both Bass Clef and Bb Treble Clef.
“…Few quartets will be able to resist buying it – none will regret their purchase.”
THE TROMBONIST
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO20 | LONDON BRIDGE IS ALL JAZZED UP! (Lew Gillis)
As recorded by the English Trombone Consort
Playing level = Moderate
“A fun arrangement effective for working on swing style with a high school or young college jazz band trombone section.”
ITA JOURNAL
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VO26 | DIE NACHTIGALL “The Nightingale” (Felix Mendelssohn/arr. Michael Levin)
Playing level = Moderate/Professional
Another gorgeous arrangement by the trombonist of the Dallas Brass. As recorded by “Four of a Kind.” Also playable by brass 4-tet.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
LISTEN TO DIE NACHTINGAL
Alessi/Hartman/Lawrence/Bollinger
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VO28 | BILL BAILEY WON’T YOU PLEASE GO HOME! (Hughie Cannon/arr. ‘Wild Man’ Willens)
As recorded by the English Trombone Consort
Playing level = Moderate
Also playable by brass quartet.
“Easy to play and pleasing on the ear; very slick.”
THE BRITISH BANDSMAN
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VO31 | SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME (Gershwin/arr. Gillis-Willis)
As recorded by the English Trombone Consort
Playing level = Moderate/Difficult
Superb arrangement for 4,5,6,7, or 8 trombones.
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VO80 | BLUESLEEVES (arr. Rob Willis)
As recorded by the English Trombone Consort
Playing level = Moderate
“A gorgeous blues-ballad arrangement of ‘Greensleeves.’ A real pleasure for any group of trombones to play.”
THE TROMBONIST
“A crowd-pleaser. Well-written, clever jazz ballad with attractive rhythms. A popular choice and very playable by high school trombonists.”
ITA JOURNAL
“An attractive arrangement suitable for mid-grade quartet.”
MUSIC TEACHER
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO83 | YANKEE DOODLE GOES DOWNTOWN!
As recorded by the English Trombone Consort
Playing level = Moderate
Las Vegas’ Don Hannah goes to town with his swing arrangement of this popular traditional.
“Great fun to play! Very enjoyable for the player as well as the listener. Well presented. Very good indeed!”
THE TROMBONIST
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VO102 | MOTETTO (Johann Georg Albrechtsberger)
As recorded by the English Trombone Consort
Playing level = Moderate
Gorgeous. A must for every trombone quartet.
“A beautiful piece of music written by an esteemed composer and will serve as a great addition to any college or professional trombone quartets repertoire”.
ITA JOURNAL
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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BRASS QUARTETS
2 Bb trpts/Fr.horn (trombone)/trombone. Edition for 2 Bb cornets/Eb tenor horn/Bb euphonium available on request
VO14 | THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE IN SONATA
3 sonatas by Masters of the Baroque: Fux, Tuma and Vejvanovský
See details under THE SOLO BAROQUE TROMBONE
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VO26 | DIE NACHTIGALL “The Nightingale” (Felix Mendelssohn/arr. Michael Levin)
Playing level = Moderate/Challenging
Gorgeous & versatile arrangement for 2 trumpets, Fr. Horn (trombone) & trombone or 2 cornets, Eb tenor horn (trombone) and euphonium (trombone) or trombone quartet (bass clef/treble clef.)
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
LISTEN TO DIE NACHTINGAL
Alessi/Hartman/Lawrence/Bollinger
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VO28 | BILL BAILEY WON’T YOU PLEASE GO HOME! (Hughie Cannon/arr. ‘Wild Man’ Willens)
As recorded by the English Trombone Consort
Playing level = Moderate
Also playable by trombone quartet.
“Easy to play and pleasing on the ear; very slick.”
THE BRITISH BANDSMAN
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VO51 | HANDEL’S WATER MUSIC
Playing level = Moderate
Jazz arrangement of “Water Music. ” Suitable for all levels.
”Would be enjoyed by players who could perform it without too much rehearsal.”
MUSIC TEACHER
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VO62 | OH BOY, DANNY! (arr. Gareth Key)
Playing level = Easy
“An excellent introduction to a jazz-feel using the well-known tune Londonderry Air; very good for the development of ensemble work and jazz style. A popular number for listeners as well as players”.
MUSIC TEACHER
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VO63 | RAGTIME FRANKIE’S SHOOT-OUT (David Machell)
Playing level = Moderate
Catchy ragtime melody á la Scott Joplin with colourful effects.
“Well scored … A very useful item. Recommended.”
MUSIC TEACHER
“Excellent!”
BRITISH JOURNAL OF MUSIC EDUCATION
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VO92 | FANFARE FOR AN EXHIBITION (Antonín Dvořák)
An Original work for 4 trumpets with timpani. With alternate parts provided for a mixed brass quartet and quintet. Flashy but “Simple to play.”
MUSIC TEACHER
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BRASS QUINTETS
2 Bb trpts./Fr. horn/ trombone/ tuba
“A new series of brass quintet arrangements from Virgo: witty, not very difficult, useful for relaxing programme fillers or as encores.”
WINDS MAGAZINE
VO32 | FOUR HITS FOR FIVE, BY GEORGE! GERSHWIN Book 1 (arr. Lew Gillis)
Playing level = Moderate
Razzle-dazzle show stopping medley! Fascinating Rhythm, Summertime, Lady be Good, I’ve Got Rhythm.
LISTEN TO FOUR HITS FOR FIVE
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VO32a | FOUR HITS FOR FIVE, BY GEORGE! GERSHWIN Book 2 (arr. Lew Gillis)
Playing level = Moderate
‘S Wonderful, Embraceable You, Man I Love, Strike up the Band.
“More fun from Lew Gillis.”
MUSIC TEACHER
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VO35 | FANFARE FOR A JOYFUL OCCASION (Thomas Beveridge)
Playing level = Challenging
The perfect opener!
‘Fascinating.”
THE TRUMPETER
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations.
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VO39 | PATAPAN (arr. Rob Willis)
Playing level = Moderate
A traditional Christmas Song.
“An easy, uncomplicated but effective arrangement”.
THE TRUMPETER
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations.
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VO46 | HONEY PIE (The Beatles/arr. Rob Willis)
Playing level = Moderate
A track from way back off a platter that mattered!
“A not too complicated, swingy number.”
THE TRUMPETER
“An excellent arrangement.”
THE TROMBONIST
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VO64 | MAGIC FLUTE OVERTURE (Mozart/arr. John Wasson)
Playing level = Challenging
“An exciting prospect”.
THE TRUMPETER
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VO67 | YESTERDAY (The Beatles/arr. Rob WIllis)
Playing level = Moderate
An excellent arrangement of the world’s most popular song. A MUST for all brass quintets!
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VO71 | WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THE DRUNKEN SAILOR IN THE TAVERN IN THE TOWN? (arr. Ken Shifrin)
Playing level = Moderate
”A jazzy version of two old favourites to brighten up a concert.”
WINDS
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VO72 | NEW ORLEANS RAGTIME WAKE (‘Mad Dog’ Machel)
Playing level = Moderate
A traditional New Orleans send-off in Dixieland Style.
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VO73 | THE ORIGINAL ‘JELLY ROLL’ BLUES (‘Jelly Roll’ Morton/arr. ‘Wild Man’ Willens)
Playing level = Moderate
Jelly Roll’s smash-hit expertly arranged for brass quintet.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL JELLY ROLL BLUES
VO77 | Stars and Stripes STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER (John Philip Sousa/arr. Peter Smalley).
Playing level = Moderate/Challenging
Trumpet 1 includes optional simplification for younger players.
“A most usefuI addition to the brass ensemble repertoire. Recommended.”
WINDS
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VO79 | SWANEE! (George Gershwin)
Playing level = Moderate
A rollicking, river-boat ramble by Dave ‘Mad Dog’ Machel.
”Useful as a cheerful encore.”
WINDS
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VO82 | Regards to Broadway GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY
Playing level = Moderate
..PLUS “Yankee Doodle Dandy”, “Over There” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” The Great American Medley by George M. Cohan.
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VO92 | FANFARE FOR AN EXHIBITION (Antonín Dvorák)
An Original work for 4 trumpets with timpani. With alternate parts provided for a mixed brass quartet and quintet. Flashy but “Simple to play.”
MUSIC TEACHER
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VO40 | ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND (Irving Berlin/arr. John Wasson)
Playing level = Moderate
Part of the Dallas Brass Series
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VO40A | Sextet version (6th part in Bb).
Playing level = Moderate
Part of the Dallas Brass Series
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VO41 | THEME FROM ‘DALLAS’ (Jerrold Immel/arr. John Wasson)
Playing level = Moderate
“A piece audiences will love.”
ITA JOURNAL
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VO57 | ST. LOUIS BLUES (W. C. Handy/arr. John Wasson)
Playing level = Moderate
With percussion (optional).
“Would serve very well to end a concert … suitable for middle and upper grades.”
MUSIC TEACHER
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VO58 | 12th STREET RAG (Euday Bowman/arr. John Wasson)
Playing level = Challenging
With percussion (optional).
“AIthough written with a professional group in mind, it is well within the scope of an advanced school or youth group.”
THE TRUMPETER
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VO65 | HUNGARIAN DANCE NUMBER 5 (Brahms/arr. John Wasson)
Playing level = Challenging
With percussion (optional). French horn feature.
“A good piece for any quintet with a horn player who wants to strut his stuff”
THE HORN MAGAZINE
“Terrific. An effective arrangement.”
ITA JOURNAL
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VO70 | LIL’ BROWN JUG (arr. John Wasson)
Playing level = Moderate
With percussion (optional). A cookin’ chart made famous by the Glenn Miller Band.
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WOODWIND QUINTET
flute/oboe/clarinet/Fr. horn/bassoon
VO27 | POLKA (Shostakovitch/arr. Elizabeth Raum)
From the Ballet “Age of Gold”.
“Does a good job of making an important 20th century composer available to young players.”
CLARINET & SAXOPHONE
“A good concert piece. Should go down well with audiences.”
S.A. MUSIC TEACHER
Selected for USA Schools by State Education Associations
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VO24 | CANTERBURY AYRE (Elizabeth Raum) C
Playing level = Moderate
A flowing, lyrical work.
“The idea is good; a short, not too difficult work of intermediate standard.”
CLARINET & SAXOPHONE
Selected for USA Schools by State Education Associations
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4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 TROMBONES
VO31 | SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME (Gershwin/arr. Gillis-Willis)
Playing level = Moderate
Gorgeous. Arranged in 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 part harmony.
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BRASS OCTET
1st, 2nd, 3rd trumpets/Fr. Horn/1st & 2nd trombones/euphonium/tuba. Includes alternate parts.
VO66 | OVERTURE TO RUSSLAN & LUDMILLA (Glinka/arr. John Wasson)
Playing level = Professional
A thrilling tour de force, the ultimate programme finale.
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ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS SERIES
VO01 | BRITISH ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS FOR TROMBONE AND TUBA (Shifrin)
“A much needed publication.”
DENIS WICK
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VO02 | ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS FOR ALTO TROMBONE (Shifrin)
“The standard reference source of orchestral literature for the Alto Trombone.”
Dr JOHN MARCELLUS
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VO45 | DMITRI SHOSTAKOVITCH: ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS FOR TROMBONE AND TUBA, VOLUME 1 Symphonies 3 & 4 (Yeo)
“By far the best edition of orchestral excerpts for the trombone and tuba.”
ITA JOURNAL
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VO49 | ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS FOR PICCOLO TRUMPETS, FROM D TO HIGH Bb (Ferry)
“Without equivocation, this will serve symphonic trumpet players everywhere as a reference and a guide.”
LOUIS DAVIDSON
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VO87 | ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS FOR EUPHONIUM AND BASS TRUMPET (Shifrin/ed. Hanlon)
Includes complete, transposed parts to “Don Quixote” and “Ein Heldenleben”
“Invaluable for anyone who needs to prepare this music for performance or auditions. Also an outstanding reference for teachers”
PER BREVIG
“A MUST for all serious players!”
STEVEN MEAD
“The most comprehensive collection of excerpts available. An essentail purchase.”
ITA JOURNAL
”Beautifully set out. Incredible value. An excellent publication. Highly recommended.”
BRITISH BANDSMAN
“Scholarly and invaluable research.”
DAS ORCHESTER
“An invaluable collection…”
MUSIC TEACHER
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BAND/ORCHESTRA MUSIC
EXPANDABAND
Easy Jazz ‘n’ Pop for any combination of 4 or more Brass and Woodwinds.
For beginners and intermediate.
Easy to read score plus chord symbols; optional percussion part.
“All three pieces are great fun to play. Well presented, value for money … a useful and diverse addition to an ensemble’s repertoire.”
MUSIC ADVISERS’ NATIONAL ASSOCIATION MAGAZINE
“A get-together for a good blow … Recommended for school ensembles.”
MUSIC TEACHER
“Useful for school situations”
WINDS
VX001 | SANTA’S COOL YULE (arr. Rob Willis)
Playing level = Moderate
A Christmas Medley of the Season’s Favourites
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VX002 | BOOGIE (“CLEMENTINE”) (arr. Gareth Key)
Playing level = Moderate
Easy jazz version of “Oh, my darling, Clementine”
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VX003 | BILLY GOAT STOMP (“Jelly Roll” Morton / arr. Ken Shifrin)
Playing level = Easy
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MUSIC FOR BRASS BAND
Sun Life Band playing Belford’s Carnival March
VBB01 | BELFORD’S CARNIVAL MARCH (Russel Alexander/ed. Pete Smalley)
Playing level = Moderate
A must!
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VBB02 | ONCE AROUND THE TRACK (Lew Gillis)
Playing level = Moderate
A lively, American circus march.
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VBB03 | HOTSY TOTSY (Lew Gillis)
Playing level = Moderate
An American march guaranteed to bring the house down!
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Sun Life Band playing American Fanfare
VBB04 | AMERICAN FANFARE (John Wasson)
Playing level = Moderate
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MUSIC FOR WIND BAND/MUSIC FOR ORCHESTRA
VOWB1 | HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN (John Philip Sousa)
Playing level = Moderate
A Concert March for Wind Band. British Premiere: 1989 BASBWE Convention As recorded by the Band of the Royal Grenadiers. Complete set with Condensed Score.
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VOWB2 | T FOR TUBA (Elizabeth Raum)
Solo for Tuba (bass trombone, euphonium) and Wind Band. Commissioned for the 1991 MID-WEST INTERNATIONAL BAND & ORCHESTRA CLINIC. British Premiere: 1992 BASBWE Convention. Incudes Solo Tuba part, all parts and full score. VOWB2/pr Piano Reduction, sold separately.
Selected for USA Schools by State Music Education Associations
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VOWB3 | THE BLUE BELLS OF SCOTLAND (Arthur Pryor)
For Solo Trombone and Orchestra, orchestrated by Q. Duerdin. Full score and parts. Solo part edited by Robert Isele (VOWB3S) also sold separately.
“At long last an arrangement of this Pryor classic for full orchestra! Ideal for any school concert and a welcome addition to the repertoire.”
THE TROMBONIST
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VOWB4 | THREE JAZZ MOODS FOR TROMBONE (Elizabeth Raum)
Playing level = Challenging
Superbly orchestrated by the Chief US Army Band arranger Jim Kessler for Wind Ensemble. Also available with piano accompaniment (VO89).
Premiered by Ken Shifrin and the US Army Band.
To rent contact Virgo Music Publishers at virgohouse@aol.com
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Theme song
English Trombone Consort Series No. 3
1.Santa Plays The Trombone
2. Tower Sonata by Gottfried Reiche
3. X-Rated Mozart
4. Amazing Grace
Canhanibalmo Rag
For Solo Trombone and piano
From the Arthur Pryor Light Series
Trombone: Adrian Taylor
Canhanibalmo Rag
For Solo Trombone and piano
From the Arthur Pryor Light Series
Trombone: Mike Hall
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STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE:
Ken Shifrin Plays 30 Hits for Trombone (alto & tenor)
£12.99
SAMPLE EXCERPTS
Bolero
Maurice Ravel, Trombone Solo (Simon Rattle, CBSO) LIVE
Pavane
Maurice Ravel, transcribed by Ken Shifrin and Leah Melamed
Concerto
G. F. Handel ( Movements 1, 2, 4 transcribed by Andre LaFosse; 3rd Movement transcribed by Ken Shifrin)
Sonata
Paul Hindemith, LIVE RADIO BROADCAST
Brother Can You Spare a Dime
Jay Gorney/”Yip Harburg, arr. Guy Turner
with the English Trombone Consort
Love on the Rocks
Gilbert Becaud & Neil Diamond
Virgo Prius from ” Alma Redemptoris Mater” LIVE Virgo Prius LIVE
Johann Joseph Fux
with Posaune Voce Trio and the US Army Orchestra
Sonata for Alto Trombone and Piano LIVE
J. Paisible, transcribed by Ken Shifrin
Hark How All Things LIVE
Henry Purcell, arr. Ken Shifrin
with Posaune Voce Trio
Symphony for Trombone
Ernest Block
with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (1st movement)
Yesterday LIVE
Lennon-McCartney, arr. Lew Gillis
with the Birmingham Trombone Choir
Ken Shifrin, Director and Soloist
CD 1
1 – Pavane, M. Ravel for Trombone and Piano
2 – Sonata, J. Paisible for Alto Trombone and Piano LIVE
3 – Largo, A. Vivaldi for Trombone and Piano
4-7 – Concerto, G.F. Handel for Trombone and Piano
8 – Panis Angelicus, C. Franck for Trombone and Piano
9-11 – Sonata, P. Hindemith for Trombone and Piano
12-14 – Symphony for Trombone and Orchestra, E. Bloch (JSO)
15-17 – Concerto No.3, A. Hohvhannes, with orchestra (JSO)
18 – “Duelling Trombones”, M. Haydn with Mike Hall LIVE
19 – D to A for Trombone and Computer, D. Maves LIVE
CD 2
1-2 – Concerto for Trombone, G.C. Wagenseil, with Duke University Wind Ensemble LIVE
3 – Bolero, M. Ravel: Trombone Solo (Simon Rattle, CBSO) LIVE
4 – Symphony No. 3, G. Mahler: Trombone Solos (Bertini, JSO) LIVE
5 – Symphony No. 3, G. Mahler: Trombone Solos (Simon Rattle, CBSO) LIVE
6 – Symphony No. 7, J. Sibelius: Trombone Solo (Simon Rattle, CBSO)
7 – Romeo and Juliette, H. Berlioz: Trombone Recitative (Bertini, JSO) LIVE
8-9 – Zwei Aequali, A. Bruckner, CBSO trombone section
10 – Pecccatorum and Virgo Prius, J.J. Fux, Posaune Voce Trio with US Army Orchestra LIVE
11 – Hark How All Things, H. Purcell, Posaune Voce Trio LIVE
12 – Papageno Duet, W.A. Mozart, Posaune Voce Trio LIVE
13 – Tower Sonata, G. Reiche, English Trombone Consort
14 – Sonata, D. Speer, English Trombone Consort
15 – Stardust, H. Carmichael LIVE
16 – Love on the Rocks, N. Diamond for Trombone & Piano
17 – Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?, E. Yarburg, Jay Gorney for Trombone & Piano LIVE
18 – If, D. Gates, English Trombone Consort
19 – Yesterday, Lennon-McCartney, Birmingham Trombone Choir LIVE
20 – Something, G. Harrison, Birmingham Trombone Choir LIVE
21 – Lassus Trombone, H. Fillmore for Trombone and Piano
22 – Shoutin’ Liza Trombone, H. Fillmore for Trombone and Piano
23 – Teddy Trombone, H. Fillmore for Trombone and Piano
“Thirty Hits” displays Shifrin’s versatility, impeccable technique, and expressiveness, with equal command of the alto and tenor trombone, as a soloist, orchestral, and chamber musician. A welcome addition to the library.”
INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
“Not only is he one of the most able trombonists in my experience but also an intelligent and wide-ranging musician.”
SIR SIMON RATTLE
“Ken Shifrin played brilliantly with almost unbelievable beauty of tone, artistry and elegance. A seemingly effortless rendition full of effects, technical bravura and feeling.”
THE VIENNA KURIER
“Bolero, Mahler 3 – bravo! Very impressive, especially all the alto trombone ornaments and lip trills all over the joint.”
GENE POKORNY
Tubist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
“Your CDs are great!”
ROBERT KOZANEK
Principal Trombone, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
“My goodness, what beautiful playing. Ravel and Vivaldi are absolute perfection, one of the best Hindemith’s I have ever heard. It is a treat to hear you play in so many settings. Bravo.”
MIKE HALL
Associate Professor of Trombone/Euphonium Old Dominion University, Conn-Selmer Performing Artist
“Ken Shifrin demonstrated outstanding instrumental ability as well as excellent qualities of musicianship.”
CHARLES DUTOIT
“A one-man tour-de-force.”
COLONEL L.B. SHELBURNE, JR
U.S Army Band Leader and Commander
“Wonderful! It’s one of the best Bolero’s I’ve ever heard. Reliably played solo, beautiful tone, admirable fluency.”
MIROSLAV TUTKO
Principal Trombone, Moravian Philharmonic
“Splendid trombone playing.”
THE GUARDIAN
“Elegant and virtuoso trombone playing.”
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MYTHS, LEGENDS, ENGLISH TROMBONE CONSORT
£10.99
“Myths, Legends, ETC is a sturdy compilation of many staples of the trombone quartet repertoire, featuring an ensemble of excellent musicians. The Speer Sonata includes clever ornaments, range extensions and non-traditional interpolations. In the Hornoff the consort is successful in registering compelling, definitive musical statements shorn of pretense and technical difficulties. Myths, Legends ETC provides a useful primer for these warhorses”
INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
SAMPLE EXCERPTS
E. Ewazen: Myths and Legends (1st Movement)
Hornoff: Suite for 4 Trombones (2nd movement and 5th movement)
1 – E. Ewazen: Myths and Legends
2 – D. Speer: Sonata for Three Trombones
3 – D. Speer: Sonata for Four Trombones
4 – G. Reiche, arr. Ken Shifrin: Tower Sonata No.3
5 – G.F. Handel, arr. R. Latchaw: Amen from the Messiah
6 – J. Haydn, arr. Miller: Achieved is the Glorious Work from the Creation
7 – W. A. Mozart, arr. Ken Shifrin/Adrian Taylor: X-Rated Mozart
i. Bona Nox! Bista rechta Ox K.561
ii. Leck mir den Axxx fein Recht, schön Sauber K.233/382d
8 – David Gates, arr. Ken Hanlon: If
9 – George Gershwin, arr. Gillis-Willis: Someone to Watch Over Me
10 -Traditional, arr. Bob Willis: Bluesleeves
11 – P. Ballard, arr. Weller: Mr Sandman
12 – Traditional, arr. Lew Gillis: London Bridge is all Jazzed Up!
13 – Traditional, arr. D Hannah: Yankee Doodle Goes Downtown!
14 – J.P. Sousa, arr. Adrian Taylor/M. Willson, arr. M. Levin: Liberty Bell/76 Trombones
B IS FOR BRUCKNER, BRAHMS, BOOGIE
ENGLISH TROMBONE CONSORT
£10.99
Just released: A bevy of beautiful trombone quartets, including brilliant, brand-new arrangements never before recorded, of Bruckner, Brahms and Bach– not to mention a boffo bonanza of boogie, bop and blues tunes. A veritable musical bouquet of bodacious bedazzlement to behold, bewitch, and beguile. Bigly
SAMPLE EXCERPTS
Amazing Grace (Ken Shifrin, Solos and Vocals)
arr. David Machell
“Träumen und Wachen” (Dreaming and Awakening) WAB87
Anton Bruckner (1890)
Anton Bruckner: Sängerbund Processional
Anton Bruckner: Um Mitternacht (At Midnight) with Claire Hollocks, Soprano
Anton Bruckner: 2nd Aequale from Two Aequale, arranged for Four Trombones by Adrian Taylor
Brahms: Ich Schwing mein Horn ins Jammertal (I Play My Horn in the Vale of Tears)
Brahms: Es ist ein Ros’ Entsprungen (Lo How a Rose E’er /Blooming), arr. Ken Shifrin
Remo Giazzotti: “Albinoni” Adagio for Strings and Organ, arr. Ken Shifrin for Three Tenor Trombones and Bass Trombone
Speer: Concertante for Two Alto Trombones and Bass, arr. Ken Shifrin
Anton Bruckner: “Six Stages of Life”
Sängerbund Processional
1.Die Geburt (The Birth)
2.Träumen und Wachen (Dreaming and Awakening)
3.An dem Feste (At the Festival)
4.Zur Vermählungsfeier (For the Wedding Ceremony)
5.Um Mitternacht (At Midnight) with Claire Hollocks, Soprano
6.Am Grabe (At the Grave)
Anton Bruckner: Two Aequale, arranged for Four Trombones by Adrian Taylor
Johannes Brahms:
Ich Schwing mein Horn ins Jammertal (I Play My Horn in the Vale of Tears)
Freiwillige Her! (Volunteers Come Forward!)
Es ist ein Ros’ Entsprungen (Lo How a Rose E’er /Blooming), arr. Ken Shifrin
Ludwig van Beethoven: “Poco Sostenuto” from Drei Equale
J. S. Bach: Vor Deinen Thron Tret ich (I Come Before Thy Throne), arr. Ken Shifrin
Daniel Speer:
Concertante for Two Alto Trombones and Bass, arr. Ken Shifrin
Sonata for Two Alto Trombones and Bass, arr. Ken Shifrin
Remo Giazzotti: “Albinoni” Adagio for Strings and Organ, arr. Ken Shifrin for Three Tenor Trombones and Bass Trombone
Johann Albrechtsberger: Motetto, arr. Ken Shifrin
Lowell Shaw: Frippery No. 2 (“Barnacle Bill Meets Popeye”)
Traditional: Amazing Grace (Ken Shifrin, Solos and Vocals), arr. David Machell
Jay Gorney/Yip Harburg: Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (Ken Shifrin, Solos and Vocals), arr. Guy Turner
Chuck & Huel Murphy: Santa Plays the Trombone in the North Pole Band (Ken Shifrin, Solos and Vocals), arr. Guy Turner
Hughie Cannon: Bill Bailey Won’t You Please Go Home!, arr. Mike Willens
John Gourlay: Nepeta Cataria (Catnip)
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