Albinoni, T. - Concerto in D Minor, Arr. Mark Lawrence, for Alto Tbn. & Piano - This piece is one of many written for oboe and strings by Albinoni. It provides a marvelous vehicle for the range and timbre of the alto trombone, as well as being very tuneful, beautiful and challenging. It is a perfect recital piece for alto trombone, and was recorded by Mark on his CD "Trombonology".
Bach, J. S. - Fugue in D Minor, Arr. Pierre Beaudry, for Tbn. Quartet - A great fugue by the master of the form, arranged by Canadian trombonist Pierre Beaudry. This fugue was recorded by Four of a Kind on their "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" CD and can also be performed with three trombones and tuba
Berlioz, Hector - Song of Bliss, Arr. Paul Welcomer, for Tbn. & Piano - This is a fantastic, melodic song by Hector Berlioz - an absolute beauty. It is a transcription from Berlioz' little-known piece "Lelio". Originally for tenor and orchestra, this arrangement also includes the lovely english horn melody at the end.
Brahms, Johannes - Von ewiger Liebe, Arr. Mark Lawrence, for Tbn. & Piano - A very popular art song by another of the masters of the form
Chopin, Frederic - Largo, Arr. Paul Welcomer, for Tbn. & Piano - This lovely work is the third movement of the Sonata for Piano and 'Cello. With thematic elements in both parts throughout the movement, this is a true duet for trombone and piano
Dorsey, Tommy - Trombonology, Piano Arr. Bob Elkjer, for Tbn. & Piano - One of Tommy Dorsey's signature pieces, with a new arrangement of the piano part written especially for Mark by Bob Elkjer. This is the title track of Mark's CD "Trombonology" and is pure fun in a two-beat swing!
Liszt, Franz - Oh! Quand je dors, Arr. Paul Welcomer, for Tbn. & Piano - With an ethereal mood, this Franz Liszt song takes you through a beautiful, romantic dream.
Liszt, Franz - Prelude in Ab, Arr. Mark Lawrence, for Tbn. & Piano - Originally for piano, this is a substantial piece that has a lilting turn of phrase. A very nice recital piece
Mendelssohn, Felix - Kinderstück Mvmts. 4, 5 & 6, Arr. Carl Lenthe, for Tbn. Quartet - These are three piano pieces transcribed for trombone quartet by Carl Lenthe, Professor of Trombone at Indiana University and former Principal Trombone of the Bavarian State Opera and the Bamberger Orchestra. This arrangement has been recorded on the "Take Me Out to the Ballgame CD" by the Four-of-a-Kind Trombone Quartet
Strauss, Franz - Nocturno, Arr. Mark Lawrence, for Tbn. & Piano - A beautiful, singing piece originally written for horn by Richard Strauss' father. Franz was the solo horn of the Hofopera in Munich, where he played the premieres of Wagner's "Tristan", "Der Meistersinger" and "Parsifal". Mark recorded this piece on his CD "Trombonology".
Strauss, Richard - Allerseelen, Arr. Mark Lawrence, for Tbn. & Piano - A wonderful art song by one of the masters of the form.
Strauss, Richard - Das Rosenband, Arr. Mark Lawrence, for Tbn. & Piano - A shorter song that is easy to play, but one that sounds very complex and beautiful with the accompaniment
Strauss, Richard - In goldener Fülle, Arr. Mark Lawrence, for Tbn. & Piano - Another wonderful Richard Strauss song - a little more of the hunt in this one, with dotted rhythms and a quicker tempo.
Telemann, G. P. - Six Duet Sonatas - Vol. I, Arr. Lawrence Welcomer, for Two Trbns. - These pieces are some of the most wonderful Baroque duets you'll ever find. They are challenging and immensely fun to play. There are six sonatas of four movements each - an incredible amount of beautiful music. Volume I contains Sonatas 1, 2 & 3. Each sonata is in the Slow-Fast-Slow-Fast pattern of the "Sonata da Chiesa".
Telemann, G. P. - Six Duet Sonatas - Vol. II , Arr. Lawrence Welcomer, for Two Trbns. - These pieces are some of the most wonderful Baroque duets you'll ever find. They are challenging and immensely fun to play. There are six sonatas of four movements each - an incredible amount of beautiful music. Volume II contains Sonatas 4, 5 & 6. Each sonata is in the Slow-Fast-Slow-Fast pattern of the "Sonata da Chiesa".
