alto and tenor trombone solos
Alto trombone solos
Andantino Maestoso – w/piano
by Kevin James
The Andantino Maestoso is a lovely contribution to the solo literature for the alto trombone. James has wonderfully scored the piano so that its opulent harmonies and timbres will complement the feathery singing sound of the alto trombone. “…James highlights the lyrical, melodic qualities of the alto trombone. The flowing lines of the solo are supported by rich harmonies in the piano accompaniment. The style, though contemporary, is thoroughly accessible.” Will Kimball, University of Northern Iowa, ITA Journal, October 2003
WM #78…$5.00
Quiet Night – w/string quartet
by Jamie Wehr
At the request of Mr. Joseph Vascik, and performed in recital by him, Mr. Wehr adaptated one of his nocturnes for piano, for alto trombone and string quartet. Resulting in a luscious score for both the alto trombone soloist and the string quartet.
WM #196…$9.00
Sonata Op.82b – Trombone w/Piano
by Robert C. Ehle
Moved by his travels to foreign lands, Dr. Ehle’s Sonata Op.82b is in three separate movements, each named after a different ancient city from the land of Turkey: Zonguldak, Usküdar, and Izmir in that order. The melodies and harmonic language is not of folk music but of the inspiration the muse brought to Dr. Ehle upon composing this work. This piece works equally well for trombone or bassoon.
WM #441…$27.50
Renaissance Revisited – Various Wind Instr. Solo w/organ
by Sandra Gay
A tuneful medley of church song from the late Renaissance; Ein Feste Burg, Toulon, and Genevan 36, is very accessible and usable for church and recital purposes. This solo piece can be performed with satisfaction by the following instruments with organ: flute, or oboe, Bb clarinet, Eb saxophone, trumpet, tenor saxophone or treble clef euphonium, horn, trombone , bassoon or tuba.
WM #351…$13.00
Solo for Trombone Op.6 – Unaccompanied Trombone
by W. Jordan Y. Goto
What can only be described as a major new opus for unaccompanied trombone, this masterpiece will challenge the trombonist in both their technical and musical prowess to dazzling effect.
WM #424…$4.00
Spanish Dance No.2 – Trombone w/Piano
by Enrique Grandos
trans. Karl Hinterbichler
The lilting, pouting, and sensual Spanish Dance No.2 is superbly set by Professor Hinterbichler for trombone and piano. Enjoy the music by this Spanish master with one of his most loved compositions.
WM #414…$8.50
Christmas Carol Suite – Trombone w/Piano
Arranged by John Jay Hilfiger
Mr. Hilfiger has set five beloved carols: Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel, What Child is This? Joy to the World, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, and Away in a Manger, for trombone or euphonium bass clef and piano.
WM #318…$11.50
Jupiter Theme: I Vow To Thee, My Country – Trombone w/Organ or Piano
by Gustav Holst
trans. Michael Brown
This beautiful melody from The Planets, when arranged for trombone and organ, was performed at a Royal Dutch wedding in the summer of 2001. It can provide a wonderful lyrical moment in a recital, church service, or a processional. It should be in the repertoire of any brass performer interested in performing in churches or at weddings.
WM #278…$5.00
All(most) Alone – Trombone w/Sympathetic Percussion
by Kevin James
Renowned composer and trombonist Kevin James’ piece for tenor trombone and sympathetic percussion has a lyricism, rhythm, and structure, and with its vibrating accompaniment makes a “satisfying piece to perform and program. A piece accessible to a wider audience and complementary to more typical trombone and piano recital fare.” David Gier, ITA Journal, Fall, 1994.
WM #38…$7.00
Good Friday – Trombone w/Percussion
by Kevin James
Written for a friend whose fiancee suffered a tragic death, this is a highly emotional piece which explores the unique duet qualities of coupling the trombone with percussion (opt.). Even though some theatrics are required along with audience participation, this effective work can be modestly programmed. It can serve as a good introduction for the student or the professional seeking to include a theatrical piece in recital.
WM #48…$9.50
Sonata for Trombone and Piano, Op. 25
by Jim Kelsey
Composed during the months of April through December, 1994, this piece is reflective of the style of writing that Mr. Kelsey wrote in during the early 1990’s. Influenced by Vincent Persichetti’s book, Twentieth-Century Harmony, it extensively utilizes quartal harmony and polytonality. Other pieces written by Mr. Kelsey that also reflect this style are the Prelude for piano, Op. 21, Sonata for piano, Op. 22 “Five Meditations,” and Nocturnes for Piano, Op 26. The dedication went to Steven Churchwell, a trombonist who Mr. Kelsey accompanied many times while studying music at Eastern Washington University.
WM #436…$22.00
Concertino for Trombone & Piano
by Joseph L. LaRosa & Joseph Harper
New to the Wehr’s Music catalogue is Joseph LaRosa who has written and dedicated this piece to his trombonist son J.R. In three movements, fast slow, fast the fetching melodies and tonal harmonies will not only make this a superb performance piece but a useful “teaching solo.” Enjoy.
WM #422…$9.50
Concertino for Trombone & Wind Ensemble
by Joseph L. LaRosa & Joseph Harper
Mr. LaRosa has teamed up with friend and colleague Joseph Harper to orchestrate his lovely vignette for solo trombone with wind ensemble. This work, in three movements, fast slow, fast enjoys fetching melodies and tonal harmonies making this a superb piece for soloist, ensemble and audience.
WM #437…$36.00
Three Quatrains
by Allen Molineux
Inspired by the poetry of H. Cordelia Ray this evocative new work for trombone and piano in three movements: Ambition, Lost Opportunities, and Awakening, is abounding in melody and a strong addition to the solo repertoire.
WM #385…$9.00
Sonata for Trombone – Trombone w/Piano
by David Ott
Ott, one of America’s premier composers, wrote this Sonata with piano accompaniment on commission from trombonist David Manson. The second movement employs the sonically effective device of having the trombonist play into the piano while the pianist holds notated keys with pedals down. The third movement is a beautiful cantabile while the first and fourth movements will show the trombone in its full majesty and virtuosity.
WM #46…$21.00
Hymns and Strophes – Trombone w/Organ
by Tim Risher
Once again composer and trombonist Tim Risher has turned his compositional gaze toward a work for his instrument. This major work for trombone with F attachment and organ lays new groundwork for this instrumental combination. Set in three movements, it expresses ways of looking at the world around us as we pass on our “trip” through terra. Mvt.I is hymn-like piece, Mvt.II is joyful in character, while Mvt.III is a quiet reflection.
WM #142…$8.50
Moonlight Sailing – Trombone w/Piano
by Harry Stanton
This solo evokes a tranquil night sail in which the piano accompaniment provides the rhythm of a gentle wave motion. With this piece, teachers can work on the student’s tone production, phrasing, and legato style and the students will enjoy playing this technically easy solo. “Here is an excellent solo for a junior high school level player….dynamics and breathing are clearly marked. Legato tonguing is the only technical requirement. The piano part is equally accessible.” David Mathie, Boise State University, ITA Journal . January 2006, Vol.34 No.1
WM #245…$4.00
Chocolate Kisses – Trombone w/Voice and Piano
by Eric Street
What a great way to end a recital if you are looking for something that everyone will remember! Here is a piece that is as impressive for an instrumental recital as for a vocal recital. Fun and off pace, The lyrics and masterfully written instrumental parts are sure to keep the audience’s attention. You will not want to miss having this on your next program, nor will your audience.
WM #265…$9.50
Tonight I Can Fly – Trombone w/Voice and Piano
by Eric Street
lyrics by William Ferrara
Here is a fresh and imaginative piece for voice, piano, and trombone. The instrumentalist or vocalist looking for something more than the usual musical fare will find this a wonderful work to enhance the recital routine. Its accessible style makes it truly enjoyable.
WM #241…$7.50
Mantra for Trombone – Unaccompanied Trombone
by Jim Theobald
This seductive work for unaccompanied trombone (bass or tenor) provides the performer many opportunities for freedom of expression. This can be performed with any or all other Mantras by Jim Theobald. “It is a good introduction to less traditional music for trombone, while great performers like David Taylor, for whom it is written, can showcase a great deal of technique and express a more mature musical thought process. This is an interesting piece and worth programming on your next recital.” Tom Hagen, ITA, Journal, Summer 1999.
WM #140…$3.00
Sonata for Trombone – Trombone w/Piano
by Jim Theobald
This marvelous work, for trombone with piano, is set in three movements. The first is a lavish and majestic andante. The second movement is based on the “chorale and variation” form, exhibiting the flexibility of style the trombone can affect. The third is a jazzy latin fusion with exciting syncopations and lilting melodies that will demonstrate the artistry of the soloist to advantage.
WM #95…$19.00
Concerto for Trombone – Trombone w/Piano
by David Uber
Wehr’s Music House is proud to reissue Dr. Uber’s Concerto for Trombone [w/piano], dedicated and written for Victor Sumerkin. Set in a single movement but in three distinct sections this work establishes the musical prowess of the trombonist and collaborative artist alike.
WM #62A…$13.50
Legend of Danby Mountain – Trombone w/Piano
by David Uber
Although set in just one movement, yet there are three distinct sections in this work which traverse emotional and technical boundaries. From the majestic yet mysterious opening to the lyrical andante and closing with the electrifying allegro section. This piece, for trombone and piano, has everything that you would expect from a renowned composer such as Dr. Uber.
WM #339…$9.00
Theatre Piece – Trombone w/Piano
by David Uber
This lively piece in one movement for trombone and piano has all the earmarks of Dr. Uber’s writing at his best: challenging technically yet lyrical and always a delight to play and hear.
WM #347…$6.00
Deep Inside – Trombone w/piano
by Jonathan Warburton
An extraordinary musical talent, Jonathan Warburton, performs in the top ensembles in England, performs and as a soloist world wide. His talents though are not confined to just playing his instrument, the bass trombone, but is sought after as a composer. Many of his compositions he performs in recital and with the ensembles he is a member of, while others are written for friends and colleagues. In this work Mr. Warburton, wrote a beautiful melancholic piece for bassoon [also works very well for trombone] and piano.
WM #435…$6.50
The Memory of You – Trombone w/Piano
by Jonathan Warburton
This is truly a delicious bitter-sweet piece. A hauntingly lovely melody for the solo instrument and creamy harmonies in the piano. Enjoy this wonderful solo.
WM #415…$4.50
Ballad for My Other Brother – Trombone w/Piano and Perc.
poem by Dr. Stephen Caldwell Wright
music by Jamie Wehr
Commissioned by Michael Butrico, Artist-in-Residence at Seminole Community College for the celebration of Seminole Community College’s founding 40 years ago, Ballad for My Other Brother [for trombone, piano, percussion and narrator], was a collaboration between Jamie Wehr and Dr. Wright, a published writer and poet, who worked to help establish the Zora Neale Hurston Festival, is as well a member of the Faculty at Seminole Community College. The piece is set in two parts: The first being a “marshal” fanfare musically representing the “birth” of Sanford, Florida – where Seminole Community College is located – with trombone, piano and tenor drum. This section leads seamlessly into the second and final section that enjoys lush harmonic and melodic contours as Dr. Wright’s beautiful poem “My Other Brother” is narrated, bringing this piece to a tranquil end.
WM #335…$14.50
Sanford Soliloquy – Trombone w/Piano
by Jamie Wehr
Commissioned by Michael Butrico, Artist-in-Residence at Seminole Community College, Jamie Wehr presents this striking, one movement piece for trombone and piano. This work owes its dramatic lyricism and vivacity to the inspiration of Central Florida’s natural beauty.
WM #272…$19.00
Concertino for Trombone w/F attachment – Trombone w/Piano
by David F. Wilborn
Those who know and enjoy Dr. Wilborn’s music will appreciate this, his foray into recital literature for trombone and piano. Written with his typical dash for lyricism and harmonic/rhythmic drive this is something to include in recitals by professionals as well as aspiring professionals on the collegiate level.
WM #460…$17.50
Spring Cassation – for Euphonium or Trombone w/Piano
by David F. Wilburn
This new publication of Dr. Wilburn captures the essence of joyful spring day as the work opens and closes with a virtuoso lines for the soloist. The middle section is lyrical, rendering in pitch and rhythm the beauty in nature at this time of year. The piece as a whole is designed to display the full range of playing styles and a testament to the versatility of the euphonium.
WM #471…$11.00
The Refraction of Shadow – Trombone w/Piano
by Man-Ching Yu
Delight in the beautiful lines that Mr. Yu has written. A superb transparency, and yet an ardent full sound is given in this vignette for tenor trombone and piano.
WM #397…$7.00