Piano,Trombone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.810983 Composed by Cherry Classics Music. Arranged by John, W., and Ware. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and part. 63 pages. Gordon Cherry #4601711. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.810983). This fine work has sat dormant for many years and has now come to light thanks to the efforts of Charlie Vernon, Bass Trombonist of the Chicago Symphony, who performed this virtuoso work as a young performer. The concerto is in the standard three movement form: Fast, slow, fast. This publication is a reduction from the original orchestral version (to be released at some point in the future). Here is a description of the Concerto by the composer, John W. Ware. I started on the trombone concerto in my junior year studying composition at Indiana University.  While working on it, I learned of an opportunity to make it sort of a thesis piece (though students didn't write a thesis in composition while an undergrad).  The original version was for trombone with string orchestra, and it was performed by the IU String Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Arthur Corra, with Robert Priez, trombone, as part of my senior composition recital.  I thought the performance was quite good (Priez played extraordinarily well), and the piece received a newspaper review in the Indiana Daily Student, in which the reviewer wrote that the work was almost too exciting.  I thought at the time that he had given me and my music a fine compliment.  I made a piano version of the accompaniment, shortening and tightening the first movement, for performances in 1966; I made a second revision in 1967 for a performance by E. J. Eaton, trombonist at the University of Tennessee at Martin, arriving at the form in which the work exists now. The first movement is in fairly normal sonata-allegro form, in the key of A minor.  It alternates between assertive and more thoughtful moods.   There is no introduction; the soloist enters immediately and dominates much of the movement. The main theme is--by some manipulation--a source for most of the other themes, and all of the themes are used in close proximity to each other, including contrapuntal combinations, especially near the end.  Originally the movement included a lengthy fugato, now much shortened and including a stretto that builds and subsides before a cadenza leading to a coda based on both the principal and secondary themes.  Key relations in this movement, as in the other two, are quite free and often chromatic, with frequent third-relations; but returns to the tonic at the end are emphatic.  The writing is challenging for both soloist and accompanist; the piece is substantial, requiring technique and stamina. The second movement is in F minor and is also built on both contrast and close relationships between the main and secondary themes.  The main theme is heard in the piano part before the soloist enters.  The mood is more lyric than in the first movement, but with dramatic episodes also.  In this movement are some definite derivations from themes in the first movement.  The ending is a sort of lengthened shadow of the opening. The finale returns to A minor, with themes slightly related to polonaise rhythms, but with strong echoes of first-movement themes.  Here, too, dramatic and lyric episodes alternate, with dotted rhythms frequently propelling the music forward.  The introduction is a brief and simple preparation for the solo entry.  Later in the movement, a very brief, slightly slower section is soon overtaken by the original tempo.  Toward the end, there is a second cadenza, again leading to a swift and energetic coda. The work is about 20 minutes in length and is appropriate for advanced performers.

Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549651 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Concert,Instructional,Romantic Period,Sacred,Standards. Score and part. 16 pages. Jmsgu3 #3516933. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549651). Duration: ca 5:20, Score: 8 pages, solo part: 3 pages, piano part: 4 pages. One of Beethoven's finest and most famous works. Program for a recital, church meditation or school program. Bring your best espressivo and plan to rehearse the many subtle dynamic changes. Sonata Pathétique Op. 13 First of all, this is an arrangement of the second movement of Beethoven’s Sonata Pathétique. It seems like Beethoven wrote this piece before becoming troubled by deafness. Published in 1799, it consequently remains one of the most celebrated pieces Beethoven ever wrote. As a result of its popularity, the movement was therefore performed by Karl Haas. Hass recorded it for a popular radio show called: Adventures in Good Music. Beethoven Background Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 –1827) was certainly a German pianist. Above all, he was probably one of the greatest composers in history. As a result, he is a pivotal character in the progress between the Classical and Romantic periods. He is certainly one of the most famous and hence important of all composers. Seems like his most familiar and noteworthy works include symphonies 1-9; piano concertos 1-5; and furthermore, the violin concerto. Also, certainly of extreme importance are the noteworthy 32 sonatas for the piano; the string quartets 1-16; the Missa solemnis; and likewise, his only opera, Fidelio. Beethoven Overview First of all, Beethoven was born and consequently raised in Bonn. Upon turning 21 he moved to Vienna probably to study composition with Haydn. That’s when he consequently grew a reputation as a brilliant pianist. Furthermore, he probably stayed in Vienna for the rest of his life. In his late 20s, it seems like his hearing certainly began to decline. It slowly declined until consequently, he was nearly totally deaf probably by the last decade of his life. As a result, he stopped conducting and performing. Nevertheless, he continued to compose. As a result, some of his greatest works probably come from this period. First Period Seems like we often divide Beethoven’s life into three periods. Period 1 begins with Beethoven’s arrival in Vienna. Hence, during this period, he mastered the Viennese style of Haydn & Mozart. He consequently began increasing the size and scale of his works. Furthermore, he experimented with extreme dynamics, and likewise extreme tempi. He worked similarly with chromatic harmony. His First and Second Symphonies, therefore, belong to this period. Other important works also belong here: the first six string quartets and the Sonata Pathétique, Op. 13. Second Period His second period probably began as soon as he realized that he was going deaf. During this period, it seems like he became obsessed with the idea of heroism. His works consequently become even larger and more massive. The most noteworthy of these include the symphonies 3 – 8, piano concertos 5& 6, 5 string quartets, several important piano sonatas (Waldstein and Appassionata), the Kreutzer violin sonata, the violin concerto and his only opera: Fidelio. Third Period In contrast, Beethoven's third period is branded above all by works of incredible intellectual depth, formal innovation, and penetrating expression. It seems like he continued to expand his works. Consequently, the string quartet Op. 131 spills over into seven connected movements. Likewise, in the Ninth Symphony, he adds choral forces to his orchestra probably for the first time in history. Even more, other works from this period include his Missa solemnis, the final 5 string quartets (including the enormous Große Fuge) and the final five sonatas for piano.     www.jamesguthrie.com.

B-Flat trombone,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1431109 Composed by Keiko Takashima. Classical. Score and part. 35 pages. FOSTERMUSIC.JP Digital Publishing #1011578. Published by FOSTERMUSIC.JP Digital Publishing (A0.1431109). INTRODUCTION Breeze in The Hearts, Bloom in The World is a sonata for trombone and piano commissioned by trombonist Takenori Yoshikawa that premiered at Mr. Yoshikawa's recital in July 2010 with Iku Miwa on piano. Mr. Yoshikawa had requested me to compose a bold and spirited piece, which prompted me to write this sonata with four movements after much deliberation.In the original edition, the burden of the performance was a little too focused on the trombone due to the trombonist's heightened interest in the piece, and as a result, the piece became difficult to play. In this revised edition, I have reworked the balance between the trombone and the piano while preserving the length of the piece so that the music can be performed more effectively.<Performance notes>I. The repetitions of the gentle melody in the introduction should be played in a way that allows it to be heard from far away, while the theme that appears after that should sound majestic and brave.II. Nostalgia - Although this movement is in a minor key, the music seeks to depict a sense of nostalgia instead of sorrow. Despite its slow, triple-time rhythm, please ensure that the music progresses quietly without coming to a halt.III. Serenade - In this movement, the trombone's melody should have a smooth and lively rhythm like the cello in a string ensemble. Articulate the melody beautifully with grace and movement and never allow it to become too heavy.IV. The theme in this movement has a similar feel to that in the first movement, but lighter. Maintain a tempo that is not too fast and keep the music moving. In the coda section from F, the opening section of the first theme makes an appearance from time to time as the piece heads toward the end. Please maintain a constant tempo while articulating the notes in a loud and resonant manner.The piano part contains many sections throughout the entire piece that call for a deep, orchestral sound. The pianist should read these parts carefully from the score while supporting the trombone as much as possible.The word fuka in the Japanese title Fuka Sanrei refer to the flowers that bloom when the wind blows between two people and brings about various encounters between them. I hope that this piece will allow colorful flowers to bloom in the hearts of everyone who performs it and listens to it.March 2023, Keiko TakashimaClick here for other Takashima's works

Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.792690 Composed by Armand Russell. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and part. 12 pages. Gordon Cherry #5760077. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.792690). Armand Russell's Perplexing and Perilous Pieces for Trombone and Piano is in two contrasting movements. The first movement Perplexing Prelude is slow, sad, gloomy, worried and moody. The second movement Perilous Pursuit is fast with many different 4-note Bartokian modal-like scales and quite playful in mood. It gets going faster and faster, finally slowing right down and becoming quiet at the end like an exhausted child, but giving one surprise last gasp of a Hoorah to conclude. This work of a bit over 5 minutes in length is appropriate for intermediate performers and is all in bass clef.

Piano,Trombone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.811191 Composed by Mark Narins. 20th Century,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and part. 101 pages. Gordon Cherry #6069485. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.811191). Cherry Classics is pleased to introduce Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra 2020 (Piano reduction) by San Francisco based composer/conductor Mark Narins. The concerto is in 4 movements: I. Prayer, II. Meditation, III. Call and Response, IV. Exaltation Here is a description of the work by Mark Narins, the composer: Prayer: The first movement starts with a shimmering tremolo in the strings over which the silver voice of the trombone plays an arching phrase that lingers on an extended appoggiatura. The trombone is a lone mystic reaching for the sky and then falling perilously down to the pedal register. Later the orchestra breaks into a frenetic vamp over which the trombone plays intense ascending scales and passage work. The movement ends with an ascent to a high C#, moving to a final ringing high C.   Meditation: After the harp lays out a series of arpeggiated chords, the trombone plays a warm, rich theme in the middle range. The following episodes are variations on this theme. The trombone moves into the upper register, floating with the ease of a lead trombone in a big band. The movement ends with an ascending yearning phrase reaching a high D as the soloist touches the sky and then comes gently back to earth. Call and Response: The orchestral accompaniment starts in an anxious, mysterious tonality. The trombone enters with a burst of energy playing a machine gun series of Fs. The movement develops into a series of short brilliant solo passages answered boldly by the orchestra. This movement showcases the stunning declamatory powers of the trombone. Exaltation: Movement 4 starts as an allegro with intense tremolos in the basses.  The trombone breaks out into an articulated driving theme followed by several extended melodic passages. Midway in the movement the strings abruptly lay out a syncopated Latin dance rhythm over which the trombone climbs from the bottom to the top of its range in rapid triplets. In the final codetta the trombone accelerates the dance tempo and climaxes on a series of high C#s in a brilliant and joyous fashion.  The concerto is 27 minutes in duration and is appropriate for advanced performers. This version with Piano is a reduction of the full Orchestral version (to be published in the near future). The new Trombone Concerto by Mark Narins is a very exciting piece with dramatic contrasts between the slow and fast sections. The move to the finish of the piece makes for a great wrap-up. It's a real blow for the player, really exploring the range of the instrument. It will be demanding and fun for the trombonist.   Ken Andresen, New York freelance musician

Piano,Trombone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.928162 Composed by P. F. Strohm. 20th Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Jazz. Score and part. 40 pages. Pete Strohm Music #6285133. Published by Pete Strohm Music (A0.928162). Sonata No. 4 for Trombone and Piano was written for American trombonist Mark Kellogg. The rhythmic roots of this piece are in the music of Central and South America.  The first movement is based on bossa nova, in ABCBA form, with trombone and piano working together to create the syncopation. It segues into the second movement, a sweeping slow beguine in A-flat minor with a lovely A-flat major mid-section. The third movement has a declamatory opening, that goes into a driving samba. The piano generates the rhythm, with the trombone providing an aggressive lead and a fierce, improvisational-sounding midsection. An outstanding and unique work for contest, concert or recital.  Difficulty level for both instruments is advanced. Total performance time is 14:40.  Member, ASCAP. 

Piano,Trombone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.773761 Composed by Anthony Giamanco. Concert,Contemporary,Instructional,Standards. Score and part. 7 pages. Whole Tone Press #5195061. Published by Whole Tone Press (A0.773761). This short, original, modern work for trombone solo and piano begins slowly and expressively, becoming playful and exuberant in the scherzo, then returns in its final few bars to the beginning tempo, dying away to nothing. An ideal selection for recitals, this piece will provide the moderately advanced trombonist and pianist exciting new repertoire to program.  Anthony Giamanco is a member of ASCAP. His many piano, organ, choir, and chamber works are in the catalogs of numerous publishers including GIA, Shawnee Press, Alfred, Augsburg Fortress, Lorenz, and others. His pieces also can be purchased through sheetmusicplus.com and JW Pepper. Anthony's music can be heard on his website, anthonygiamanco.com, and on YouTube. Contact info: tony@shalomlife.org.

Piano,Trombone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.792301 Composed by Mizesko, Terry. Arranged by Mizesko, Terry. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and part. 61 pages. Gordon Cherry #4803945. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.792301). Terry Mizesko has performed as the Bass Trombonist for the North Carolina Symphony since 1971. As well he is a noted composer and has had his works performed by a number of orchestras and well known musicians. The Concertpiece for Tenor Trombone and Piano composed in 2009 is an extensive work in a traditional yet contemporary Sonata style in four movements. The Concertpiece ends with an eloquent Epilog which sums up the entire work. Movement I is titled Intrada and is mostly in an Allegro Tempo.<BR> Movement II is titled Romanza marked Moderato e rubato Movement III is titled Danza Rustica and moves with quick rhythmic energy. Movement IV is titled Epilog, slow and evocative in nature. Concertpiece is about 27 minutes in length and can be performed by advanced musicians. 

Piano,Trombone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.792523 Composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. 20th Century,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and part. 23 pages. Gordon Cherry #5008305. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.792523). Villa-Lobos' Pequena Suite is an early work written in 1913 originally composed for Cello and has been arranged for Trombone and Piano by Ralph Sauer. The Suite of six movements are titled: 1. Romancette 2. Legendária 3. Harmonias soltas 4. Fugato (all’antica) 5. Melodia 6. Gavotte-Scherzo The movements alternate slow-fast-slow-fast, etc., the slow movements are serious and contemplative and the fast ones are playful and bouncy. The complete work is about 13 minutes in length and suitable for advanced performers.

Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.968428 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Lawrence H. Underwood. Christian,Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and part. 11 pages. Lawrence H Underwood #6564587. Published by Lawrence H Underwood (A0.968428). Arranged by veteran performer and music educator, Lawrence Underwood, as the seventh installment in his 2021 Hymn Song Collection series, this brand new setting of The River Is Wide is a study in movement - from flowing ballad through bounding 4/4, lilting 6/8 through a slow march finale - all the while highlighting the beautiful traditional melody at its heart. Suitable for use as special music in church or as a recital piece, this new arrangement will really make an impact!

Piano,Trombone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.792235 Composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Arranged by Sauer, Ralph. 20th Century,Romantic Period. Score and part. 9 pages. Gordon Cherry #4764283. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.792235). Fantasy Piece is an early work of Rachmaninoff, part of a grouping of five short pieces called Morceau de Fantasie.   One of his most famous works, the Prélude in C-sharp minor is from this same group of music.   Opus 3, No. 3 is also sometimes referred to as the Melody in E major.   It's slow tempo allows the mood of the work to reach a giant climax.   Rachmaninoff's lush harmonies and gorgeous melody work very well with this transcription by Ralph Sauer. For moderately advanced performers this movement is about 4 3/4 minutes in length.

Small Ensemble B-Flat Trumpet,Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522959 Composed by Scott Joplin, Traditional Hymn Melody. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and parts. 16 pages. John A. Dempsey #3038495. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.522959). The reverential mood of Just a Closer Walk with Thee is sustained and enhanced in this trio for Bb trumpet, trombone and piano, as it's paired with and in the style of Solace, one of Scott Joplin's slower, more contemplative ragtime favorites.  Recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, special music or silent prayer accompaniment.  Also popular as a performance piece for recitals and concerts.  12 pages of music (that includes separate parts for trombone and trumpet).  Concert Key (Piano): F major.  Trumpet Key: G major.  Trombone Key: F major.

Small Ensemble B-Flat Clarinet,Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524521 Composed by Traditional Spiritual, Scott Joplin. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and parts. 18 pages. John A. Dempsey #5888055. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.524521). In this trio for Bb clarinet, trombone and piano, the reverential mood of Just a Closer Walk with Thee is sustained and enhanced, as it's paired with and in the style of Solace, one of Scott Joplin's slower, more contemplative rags.  Recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, special music or silent prayer accompaniment.  This hymn arrangement is also popular as a performance piece for concerts and recitals!  14 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for clarinet and trombone).  Concert Key (Piano): F major.  Clarinet Key: G major.  Trombone Key: F major.

Small Ensemble Flute,Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524396 Composed by Traditional Hymn Melody, Scott Joplin. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Spiritual,Traditional. Score and parts. 18 pages. John A. Dempsey #5709125. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.524396). In this trio for flute, trombone and piano, the reverential mood of Just a Closer Walk with Thee is sustained and enhanced, as it's paired with and in the style of Solace, one of Scott Joplin's slower, more contemplative rags.  Recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory or silent prayer accompaniment.  This hymn arrangement is also popular as a performance piece for concerts and recitals.  14 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for flute and trombone).  Key: F major.