Brass Ensemble Trombone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.792143 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Sauer, Ralph. Baroque. Score and parts. 32 pages. Gordon Cherry #3668021. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.792143). A great transcription of Bach's Dorian Toccata BWV 538 for Trombone Octet by Ralph Sauer, Principal Trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Mr. Sauer's scoring for this work shows his great skill as a Bach Brass Expert. Instrumentation is for 6 Tenors (parts 1-5 in tenor clef, 6th in bass) and 2 Bass trombones. Range goes to a high D for the 1st part in the final bars. Otherwise, range is moderate with no heavy endurance problems. This piece bounces along at a good clip and shows off technique & precise ensemble. A great choice for advanced performers.
