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End-of-School Newsletter 2020
Jack Gale Duet #5 (Rhythm Changes in Bb)
O. Blume Duet #1
This is the first long duet I ever played, and it holds a special place in my heart. Here is the first page.
Dance Monkey w/ FX
Recorded as a guest post for the Harwood Union High School Band, Spring 2020.
Equipment Used:
Warm Audio 47jr microphone
TC-Helicon Harmony GXT
TC-Helicon Create
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface
mixed and edited on Garageband and iMovie
Shout out to Molly for the inspiration!
Gigue (Corelli)
From Repertoire Classics for Trombone, ed. Alan Raph
A challenging triple-time piece. Though the range is moderate, the lack of breathing opportunities make this a test of stamina. I found the opening section to be easiest, because it’s repeated several times. Focus more on the middle section (around 0:47 to 1:03), remembering to relax into those lower notes.
Danse Bacchanale (Saint-Sæns)
Practice recordings of Danse Bacchanale for VYO trombone section. Original audio sourced from Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Berliner Philharmoniker (video below). Overdubs hastily recorded by me.
Jack Gale Duet #1
Slama #22
I absolutely love the Anton Slama book. There are so many studies in here which start like a basic scale exercise, but then take you someplace completely different. Many others are much more like a Bordogni vocalise. Regardless of style, tempo, or key (all sharps and flats found in here!), they always interest me.
In #22, I like to disregard the tempo marking of Moderato in order to get the whole thing done in one breath. Slide position suggestions are useful with a straight horn, but don’t make a lot of sense with an F attachment. The key is to practice difference lines slowly, and frequently switching the target areas, always staying cool and relaxed.
Allegro (Mozart)
Moderato (Telemann)
This is a great little duet that several of my students have played recently. The leading part is actually written up an octave from what I played, but still works well if you’re not feeling up to a high D5.
This post includes individual audio parts! Metronome click too. Just download and play along!