Adolphe Adam's famous Christmas song is now available for Brass Quintet. This simple but beautiful melody features Trumpet 1. Parts a for Bb trumpets. Length of about 3 minutes and being in the key of C major and range is moderate. A very nice addition to your annual Christmas Concert.
Originally for two violins and orchestra, this work has been transcribed for two tenor trombones and piano by Gordon Cherry, principal trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony. One of Bach's greatest compositions is now available for advanced trombonist(s) who can read tenor clef. ?The work has been transposed down one full step from the original key of D minor to C minor. High "C" is the highest note requiring two advanced players. This transcription sounds amazing and is a fantastic showpiece for two trombonists & piano. It even sounds great with just the two trombone parts without piano.
Bach's great monument to the Fugue has been newly transcribed by Ralph Sauer for 4-part Trombone Ensemble. Volume 1 contains Contrapuncti 1 through 5. Although playable by a quartet, the Fugues may be performed by a larger ensemble with the included optional divisi. Playable by moderately advanced players, this should be a major part of any Trombone ensemble program. Volumes 2, 3 and 4 are in preparation.
Bach's great monument to the Fugue has been newly transcribed by Ralph Sauer for 4-part Trombone Ensemble. Volume 2 contains four Contrapuncti 6, 7, 8 and 9. Although playable by a quartet, the Fugues may be performed by a larger ensemble with the included optional divisi. Playable by advanced performers, any of these fugues chould be a major part of any Trombone recital/concert.
Bach's great monument to the Fugue has been newly transcribed by Ralph Sauer for 4-part Trombone Ensemble. Volume 3 contains four Contrapuncti 10, 11, 12a & 12b. Although playable by a quartet, the Fugues may be performed by a larger ensemble with the included optional divisi. Playable by advanced performers, any of these fugues chould be a major part of any Trombone recital/concert.
Bach's great monument to the Fugue has been newly transcribed by Ralph Sauer for 4-part Trombone Ensemble. Volume 4 contains four Contrapuncti 12a, 13b, 14, 15 and his last work, the Chorale, Vor Deinen Thron. Although playable by a quartet, the Fugues may be performed by a larger ensemble with the included optional divisi. Playable by advanced performers, any of these fugues chould be a major part of any Trombone recital/concert.
This work gives all five players a real workout. This masterful transcription is "Symphonic" in style with all 5 players playing the 4 voice fugue. There is a lot of doubling with some thrilling sounds and textures. ?You will hear this work performed by the Vancouver Symphony Brass Quintet on the mp3 sample. Turn up the volume, because this work shakes the rafters. A great work in recital!
A wonderful 8 part (6 tenors and 2 basses) Fugue in 12/8 (it swings along nicely), beautifully transcribed by Ralph Sauer, Prinicipal Trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This work requires moderately advanced performers and is relatively easy on the "chops". Range is from high C in the 1st part down to a low C in the bass part.
A beautiful setting of J.S. Bach's "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" for 8 Trombones in 2 choirs in the original key of G. This work is a perfect vehicle to show off the lyrical and noble sound of the Trombone Choir.
This work has been performed many times by the Vancouver Symphony Brass at Christmas concerts and is perfect for traditional wedding ceremonies as well. Your audience will be quite inspired by this beautiful sounding work that will fill the sanctuary or concert hall with the glorious sound of Brass and Organ. Instrumentation is for 2 trumpets (either in Bb or C, please specify) , horn, trombone, tuba & concert organ. Difficulty level is intermediate to high intermediate.
This work gives all three trombonists a real workout. The 2nd part playing the moving voice mid-range along with the bass trombone on the bottom line. ?The top line can be played on an alto trombone (or tenor) and plays the famous choral prelude melody on top in a beautiful legato line.
part plays the moving voice in the mid-range along with the third part on the bass tuba line. The first part for euphonium (can be played by an F tuba player with a good high register) plays the choral prelude melody on top in a beautiful legato line. This work gives all three tubists a real workout. The 2nd part plays the moving voice in the mid-range along with the third part on the bass tuba line. The first part for euphonium (can be played by an F tuba player with a good high register) plays the choral prelude melody on top in a beautiful legato line. This work gives all three tubists a real workout. The 2nd part plays the moving voice in the mid-range along with the third part on the bass tuba line. The first part for euphonium (can be played by an F tuba player with a good high register) plays the choral prelude melody on top in a beautiful legato line.
For Trumpet, Horn & Trombone. This work gives all three instrumentalists a real workout. The horn playing the moving voice mid-range along with the trombone on the bass line. ?The trumpet plays the choral prelude melody on top in a beautiful legato line.
Bach Unaccompanied Suites (BWV 1007-1012) transcribed for Tuba by Ralph Sauer, Principal Trombone, Los Angeles Philharmonic. This "Horn" edition has been transposed down from the original, putting the range of the music right in the heart of the instrument. Most notably, the 6th Suite, previously almost impossible, is now very playable! .Click here for more information
Bach's Unaccompanied Suites beautifully and meticulously edited for Trumpet by Ralph Sauer as a 48 page textbook. Mr. Sauer's thoughtful version of the Six Suites gives the performer "room to breathe" musically. To quote Mr. Sauer and Pablo Casals,"I refrained from using fanciful descriptive terms such as con brio, or quasi una fantasia because they may suggest a particular style...This transcription is not intended to be a blueprint to be followed exactly, but rather, it is the raw material from which a personal interpretation can be built."To quote Pablo Casals, "Where interpreting Bach's music is concerned, there are no hard and fast rules...The best thing to do is to discard all preconceived ideas and try to approach in our performances whatever the music conveys to us..."
Bach's Unaccompanied Suites beautifully and meticulously edited for Tuba by Ralph Sauer, 48 page textbook. Mr. Sauer's thoughtful version of the Six Suites gives the performer "room to breathe" musically. To quote Mr. Sauer and Pablo Casals,"I refrained from using fanciful descriptive terms such as con brio, or quasi una fantasia because they may suggest a particular style...This transcription is not intended to be a blueprint to be followed exactly, but rather, it is the raw material from which a personal interpretation can be built."To quote Pablo Casals, "Where interpreting Bach's music is concerned, there are no hard and fast rules...The best thing to do is to discard all preconceived ideas and try to approach in our performances whatever the music conveys to us.
J.S. Bach, the genius of Baroque music & the "father" of Western Music composed 3 exquisite Sonatas for Viola da Gamba. They are now available for Tenor Trombone & Piano, beautifully transcribed by former Principal Trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Ralph Sauer. This edition is truly the only version that fully exploits the possibilities of the Trombone. A must for all serious performers.
J.S. Bach, the genius of Baroque music & the "Father" of Western Music composed three exquisite Sonatas for Viola da Gamba. They are now available for Tenor Trombone & Piano, beautifully transcribed by former Principal Trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Ralph Sauer. This edition is truly fully exploits the musical & technical depths of the Tuba or Bass Trombone. A must for all serious performers.
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.
Bach's 15 legendary Two Part Inventions, BWV 772-786, have been brilliantly transcribed for two Trombones by retired Los Angeles Philharmonic Principal Trombonist, Ralph Sauer. These works can be performed by 2 Tenor Trombonists or a Tenor & Bass Trombonist. All of the Inventions are in the original key and have been ornamented in the Baroque style by Mr. Sauer. The Inventions are perfect for addition to a recital or concert, or as a teaching tool and even just for fun in the practice room. Each of the 15 Inventions have been carefully laid out over two facing pages making the music easy to read. These works are for moderately advanced performers.
