All applicants will receive written by majority vote of the judges. However for band music, they are commonly present and therefore will be indicated after bassoon as something similar to "SAATB" where S=soprano, A=alto, T=tenor and B=baritone. Unless otherwise noted, we will use this system for both orchestra and band works (in most band scores, Trumpet precedes Horn, and sometimes Oboe & Bassoon follow Clarinet). 1994. The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following many of the titles in our Brass Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of five numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: The bracketed numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. This ficticious work is for 2 flutes (plus piccolo), 1 oboe, 3 clarinets plus alto and bass clarinets, 2 bassoons, 5 saxes (soprano, 2 altos, tenor & bari), 2 trumpets (plus 2 cornets), 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba, tympani, percussion and double bass. 
Major, Levi Ferrebee. The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following some titles in our Orchestra & Band catalogs, you will see a numeric code enclosed in square brackets, as in these examples: The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. The winner of the WVU Trombone Solo Competitionwill be selected 
The Also, it should be noted that Euphonium can be doubled by either Trombone or Tuba. And finally, here is one more way to visualize the above code sequence: Trombone Outfit w/F Attachment [pre-owned], Flute (doubles or with additional Piccolo), Oboe (doubles or with additional English Horn), Clarinet (doubles or with additional Bass Clarinet), Bassoon (doubles or with additional Contrabassoon), Saxophones (band music only, showing SATB voicing), Horn (doubles or with additional Wagner Tuba), Trumpet (doubles or with additional Cornet), Trombone (doubles or with additional Euphonium), Tuba (doubles or with additional Euphonium), Strings (1st & 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass). must be mailed to the following address: Trombone Instructor and Director of Trombone Ensembles. student trombonists (as of the start of the 2018-19 school year). Instruments shown in parenthesis are optional and may be omitted. Following many of the titles in our Wind Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. online resource for trombone music, mouthpieces, mutes, accessories, etc. Thus a double reed quartet of 2 oboes, english horn and bassoon will look like this: Note the "2+1" portion means "2 oboes plus english horn". RMU ML128 T76 E9 1978, Fasman, Mark J. However for band music, they are commonly present and therefore will be indicated after bassoon as something similar to "SAATB" where S=soprano, A=alto, T=tenor and B=baritone. 
The first number stands for Flute, the second for Oboe, the third for Clarinet, the fourth for Bassoon, and the fifth (separated from the woodwinds by a dash) is for Horn.
Committed to expanding the role of the 21st century musician, she co-founded the Taller de Trombones Panama in 2014. This meant setting aside time very month to do internet searches with the words summer festival and trombone, poll my friends and professors on their own experiences, and write letters of interest to potential opportunities. Entries must be RECEIVED by September 10,2018 Any additional instruments (Piano in this example) are indicated by "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign. Thus, the Copland Fanfare shown above is for 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, no Euphonium, 1 Tuba and Tympani. feedback. Whether as a teacher, performer, administrator, or hybrid of all three roles, I try to approach every professional situation with compassion and a goal of understanding how what I am presenting fits into my audiences lives. please include the student's name in the memo section of the check Please contact webmaster@hickeys.com, Questions about an order? It is highly typical of band sets to have multiple copies of parts, especially flute, clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone & percussion. Strings are a standard 44322 configuration (4 first violin, 4 second violin, 3 viola, 2 cello, 2 bass). It is an orchestral work for piccolo, 2 flutes (1 of whom doubles on piccolo), 1 oboe, 2 clarinets plus an additional bass clarinet, 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets (plus an optional 2 cornets), 3 trombones, no tuba, percussion, tympani, 6 first violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 3 cellos, 2 double basses, Eb clarinet (as an additional chair, not doubled), 5 saxes (soprano, 2 alto, tenor & baritone) & a trombone soloist.
Strings are represented with a series of five digits representing the quantity of each part (first violin, second violin, viola, cello, bass).
Twentieth-Century Brass Soloists. 15 will be disqualified, and entries without corresponding payments will not ALP alum Catie Hickey graduated from Eastman in 2007 with degrees in Trombone Performance and Jazz Studies. ML960 B38, Dempster, Stuart. Note the inclusion of the saxes after bassoon for this band work. Titles listed in our catalog without bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." 5. The WVU Trombone Day will begin at 10am and end around7:30pm and will include Most large ensembles in the Department of Music ask you to provide a black tuxedo/black dress for concert performances as well. Participate in ensembles and programs at Eastman that stretch your comfort zone. Open to any interested students, parents, teachers, and band a complimentary lunch for participants. Multiples, if any, are not shown in this system. These are linked to their respective principal instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. Finalists will be expected to perform the unaccompanied selection at WVU Trombone
Typically, orchestra scores have the tuba linked to euphonium, but it does happen where Trombone is the principal instead.
Please contact webmaster@hickeys.com, Questions about an order? and Construction. http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/40576 age trombonists and hosted by WVU trombone professors Keith Jacksonand Note also that the separate euphonium part is attached to trombone with a plus sign. Nashville: Brass Press, 1983.
WVLB, Brass Bibliography: Sources on the History, Literature, The first set of numbers (before the dash) represent the Woodwinds. A professional quality instrument s necessary to properly study and perform solo and ensemble music. For orchestral music, saxes are at the end (see Saxophones below. a special Guest Artist appearance by And finally, here is one more way to visualize the above code sequence: Flute (doubles or with additional Piccolo), Oboe (doubles or with additional English Horn), Clarinet (doubles or with additional Bass Clarinet), Bassoon (doubles or with additional Contrabassoon), Saxophones (band music only, showing SATB voicing), Horn (doubles or with additional Wagner Tuba), Trumpet (doubles or with additional Cornet), Trombone (doubles or with additional Euphonium), Tuba (doubles or with additional Euphonium), Strings (1st & 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass).
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Note: This system lists Horn before Trumpet.
2. During the course of each semester, students should plan on purchasing additional music, texts, and accessories as necessary as well as paying accompanist fees. The second example is common for a concert band or wind ensemble piece. Oxford Music Online, London: Faber,
Our fifthannualday-long trombone seminar is designed for high-school This woodwind quartet is for 1 Flute, no Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn and Piano. Saxophones, when included in orchestral music (they rarely are) will be shown in the "other instrument" location after strings and before the soloist, if any. WVU Trombone Solo Competition! Any additional instruments (Piano in this example) are indicated by "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign. Strings are represented with a series of five digits representing the quantity of each part (first violin, second violin, viola, cello, bass).
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Example 3 - MacKenzie: (a fictional work, by the way). Trombone Instructor and Director of Trombone Ensembles. Thus a double reed quartet of 2 oboes, english horn and bassoon will look like this: Note the "2+1" portion means "2 oboes plus english horn".
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Ithaca, NY 14850 directors, this educational experience will be packed with trombone performances Sometimes strings are simply listed as "str," which means 44322 strings. Please contact us at orders@hickeys.com, All Contents 1994-2022 Hickey's Music Center | Created in harmony with The Cyrus Company. These are linked to their respective principal instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. Whenever this occurs, we will separate the first four digits with commas for clarity. The Trombone: An Annotated Bibliography. A former touring member of the Foothills Brass Quintet, she performs with groups ranging from New to the Joe Clark Big Band. Last updated on January 16, 2019. please include the student's name in the memo section of the check. )
Scarecrow, 1999. Letters that are duplicated (as in A in this example) indicate multiple parts. Note: This system lists Horn before Trumpet. The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following many of the titles in our Brass Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of five numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: The bracketed numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. Brian Plitnik. The Trombone: The Instrument and its Music. It is highly typical of band sets to have multiple copies of parts, especially flute, clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone & percussion. Studio D (Saxophone and Double Reeds Studio), UT Martin Undersound - Tuba & Euphonium Studio, The Paducah Symphony Orchestra, Paducah, KY, The Jackson Symphony Orchestra, Jackson, TN, National Association for Music Education (Formerly known as MENC), Professional quality trombone with F-attachment (F & G-flat attachments for bass trombonists) and mouthpiece, A metronome either a traditional metronome capable of subdivision that can be used with headphones or an equivalent application on your smart phone, A tuner either a traditional stand-alone tuner capable of discriminating pitch from A=438 to 442 or an equivalent application on your smart phone.
This is standard orchestral nomenclature. The numbers represent only distinct parts, not the number of copies of a part. Whenever this occurs, we will separate the first four digits with commas for clarity. The Beethoven example is typical of much Classical and early Romantic fare. The system used above is standard in the orchestra music field. 1973. The competition is open to all high school Titles listed in our catalog without bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." https://guides.library.uwm.edu/musicguides, Concertos with String Orchestra (Arranged), International Trombone Association Journal. Other Required and Solo parts follow the strings: Principal auxilary instruments (piccolo, english horn, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, wagner tuba, cornet & euphonium) are linked to their respective instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the auxiliary instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. Indiana University Press, 1990. Multiples, if any, are not shown in this system. Other texts than the ones listed below may be assigned, please consult Dr. Frye BEFORE purchasing! Instruments shown in parenthesis are optional and may be omitted. My duties at SIU include studio trombone teaching and recruitment, jazz studies courses, the music appreciation course, the faculty brass quintet, and the faculty jazz quintet. Letters that are duplicated (as in A in this example) indicate multiple parts. One of the main goals of ALP is to increase the marketability of Eastman students in the professional music world. 4. If you are interested in attending this exciting event there are no registration After completing her degrees at Eastman, Caties travels and adventures have included earning a Masters degree in performance from Rice University in Houston, traveling to Africa for chamber music outreach, performing with a Mexican Orchestra and Canadian brass quintet, and now teaching at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Thus, this string quartet is for 2 Violas and 2 Cellos, rather than the usual 2110. Please avoid speaking on the recording. In this case, the winds are all doubled (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets and 2 bassoons), and there are two each horns and trumpets. There are several merchants that you can use to procure items, but Hickeys Music is my vendor of choice: Hickeys Music: costs or audition requirements, but please contact BrianASAP as space ML128 T76 A7, Baines, Anthony C., et al. The West Virginia University School of Music Trombone Studio isexcited Saxophones, when included in orchestral music (they rarely are) will be shown in the "other instrument" location after strings and before the soloist, if any. Eastman School of Music The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following many of the titles in our String Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of four numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: These numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. In the third example, we have a rather extreme use of the system. ML965 G74, Lane, George B. The first number stands for Flute, the second for Oboe, the third for Clarinet, the fourth for Bassoon, and the fifth (separated from the woodwinds by a dash) is for Horn. Other Required and Solo parts follow the strings: Principal auxilary instruments (piccolo, english horn, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, wagner tuba, cornet & euphonium) are linked to their respective instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the auxiliary instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. There is no separate number for Bass Trombone, but it can generally be assumed that if there are multiple Trombone parts, the lowest part can/should be performed on Bass Trombone. Sometimes there are instruments in the ensemble other than those shown above. 2022 West Virginia University. Percussion is abbreviated following the brass. Working in music is about communicating. Note the inclusion of the saxes after bassoon for this band work. A $10 entrance fee (check or money order made payable to The first number stands for Violin, the second for Viola, the third for Cello, and the fourth for Double Bass. I was constantly brainstorming about what was possible, which provided motivation when I went to practice my craft. Active membership in the International Trombone Association (ITA). Strings are a standard 44322 configuration (4 first violin, 4 second violin, 3 viola, 2 cello, 2 bass).
The Beethoven example is typical of much Classical and early Romantic fare. The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following many of the titles in our String Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of four numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: These numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. 104 Adams Street The Modern Trombone: A Definition if its Idioms. ) must be mailed to the following address: WVU College of Creative Arts In the body of the email with the attachment, applicants must include 2nd ed. Try to budget $150 to $250 per semester for such expenditures. Website: http://www.hickeys.com. Bloomington: A basic curiosity and fascination with process will go far. London: Norton, 1978. 1. (accessed March 9, 2012). Nashville, c/o Brian Plitnik University of California Press, 1979. solo is an original compositionfor unaccompanied trombone by WVU Composition There is tympani. Even if you do not have time in your degree program to pursue Music Education or ALP on a formal level, attend the workshops these departments present.
Note also that the separate euphonium part is attached to trombone with a plus sign. ML399 M4 1994.
Finalists will be announced via email on or around Acquiring the necessary equipment for trombone study is the responsibility of each student. Any additional instruments (Tympani in this example) are indicated by a "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign. Entries received after September One Fine Arts Drive Questions or Comments about this site? Sometimes there are instruments in the ensemble other than those shown above. Some of the most helpful learning experiences I had were presented by artists outside the brass field. The first set of numbers (before the dash) represent the Woodwinds. There is no low brass. There is no separate number for Bass Trombone, but it can generally be assumed that if there are multiple Trombone parts, the lowest part can/should be performed on Bass Trombone. Phone: 1-800-HICKEYS (1.800.442.5397) The numbers represent only distinct parts, not the number of copies of a part.
This woodwind quartet is for 1 Flute, no Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn and Piano. WVU is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. Catie Hickey (she/her/hers) is a trombonist, educator and arts advocate based in Chicago. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Morgantown, WV 26506-6111 First Round will be a recording. Grove Trombone Article (UWM ID Required), Bate, Philip. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." Committed to improving access to music education in Chicago, Catie also serves on the board of directors of Chicago Arts and Music Project. Dress for UTM Trombone Choir performances will black long sleeved shirt/blouse, black slacks/skirt, and black dress shoes (No athletic shoes!). Also, it should be noted that Euphonium can be doubled by either Trombone or Tuba. In Grove Music Online. Example 2 - Jones: (concert band/wind ensemble example). This is standard orchestral nomenclature. Email: info@hickeys.com The prize for Institute for Music Leadership Ms. Hickey is a frequent guest of Trombonanza, Urubrass and many other brass workshops in Latin America. Westport: Greenwood Day on September 23 before a panel of judges. The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following some titles in our Orchestra & Band catalogs, you will see a numeric code enclosed in square brackets, as in these examples: The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. Please contact us at orders@hickeys.com, All Contents 1994-2022 Hickey's Music Center | Created in harmony with The Cyrus Company. These are minimum requirements. Unless otherwise noted, we will use this system for both orchestra and band works (in most band scores, Trumpet precedes Horn, and sometimes Oboe & Bassoon follow Clarinet). She teaches at Loyola University-Chicago and the Francis Parker School. Thus, this string quartet is for 2 Violas and 2 Cellos, rather than the usual 2110. The Trumpet and Trombone: An Outline of Their History, Development Year in school, Name of high school. RMU ML128 W5 F3 1990, Gregory, Robin. I also learned about how American orchestral audiences attend concerts based on programming, and how to deal with the management side of classical music. It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. Bach 42AFW9 Trombone Outfit w/Infinity Axial Flow Valve - "Stradivarius" - no case, Bach 42AG Trombone Outfit w/Hagmann Valve & Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 42B Trombone Outfit w/F Attachment - "Stradivarius", Bach 42BG Trombone Outfit w/F Attachment & Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 42BO Trombone Outfit w/Open Wrap F Attachment - "Stradivarius", Bach 42BOF Trombone Outfit w/OpenFlow Valve & Centennial Engraving - "Stradivarius Centennial", Bach 42BOG Trombone Outfit w/Open Wrap F & Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 42C Trombone Outfit w/Detachable F Attachment - "Stradivarius", Bach 42CO Trombone Outfit w/Detachable Open Wrap F - "Stradivarius", Bach 42G Trombone Outfit w/Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 42K Trombone Outfit w/K-Valve - "Stradivarius", Bach 42T Trombone Outfit w/Thayer Valve - "Stradivarius", Bach 42TG Trombone Outfit w/Thayer Valve & Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 42TGH Trombone Outfit w/Thayer Valve & Heavyweight Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 50A Bass Trombone Outfit - Single Hagman Valve - "Stradivarius", Bach 50A3 Bass Trombone Outfit - Dual Inline Hagman Valves - "Stradivarius", Bach 50A3L Bass Trombone Outfit - Dual Inline Hagman Valves w/10-inch Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 50AF3 Bass Trombone w/Dual Infinity Axial Flow Valves - "Stradivarius", Bach 50AF3G Bass Trombone w/Dual Infinity Axial Flow Valves & Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius". I still perform with the Calgary-based Foothills Brass Quintet and teach at the Eastman Summer Trombone Institute and Alfredo San Malo Festival in Panama City. and hands-on trombone education. Typically, orchestra scores have the tuba linked to euphonium, but it does happen where Trombone is the principal instead.
Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." Christopher Billof YouTube fame, jazz by Osteology (Bones and Payment must be postmarked by September 10. winning the competition is a Berkeley: is limited. Example 2 - Jones: (concert band/wind ensemble example). ML965 D45, Everett, Thomas G. Annotated Guide to Bass Trombone Literature . (iPhone users: the Tonal Energy app is the suggested application for ios devices). Brian.Plitnik@mail.wvu.eduin one of the following formats: MP3 or WAV. September 17. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." The first number stands for Trumpet, the second for Horn, the third for Trombone, the fourth (separated from the first three by a dot) for Euphonium and the fifth for Tuba. Rhythm), and a chance for Trombone Day participants to perform in a mass Trombone West Virginia Low Brass View Caties bio here. 26 Gibbs Street, Box 26 RMU ML128.T76 L36 1999, Meckna, Michael.
The set of numbers after the dash represent the Brass. Thus, the Copland Fanfare shown above is for 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, no Euphonium, 1 Tuba and Tympani. Other Required Texts - (Assisgned as needed). Sometimes strings are simply listed as "str," which means 44322 strings. Lanham, MD: Pedagogy, Performance, and Acoustics of Brass Instruments. There is no low brass. For a serious student, collecting equipment begins early in ones career and will more than likely continue throughout his or her professional life. In this case, the winds are all doubled (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets and 2 bassoons), and there are two each horns and trumpets. I did my ALP internship with the Artistic Operations department of the Rochester Philharmonic. Catie Hickey After completing her degrees at Eastman, Caties travels and adventures have included earning a Masters degree in performance from Rice University in Houston, traveling to Africa for chamber music outreach, performing with a Mexican Orchestra and Canadian brass quintet, and now teaching at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
There is tympani. It is an orchestral work for piccolo, 2 flutes (1 of whom doubles on piccolo), 1 oboe, 2 clarinets plus an additional bass clarinet, 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets (plus an optional 2 cornets), 3 trombones, no tuba, percussion, tympani, 6 first violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 3 cellos, 2 double basses, Eb clarinet (as an additional chair, not doubled), 5 saxes (soprano, 2 alto, tenor & baritone) & a trombone soloist.
The WVU Trombone Day is free and will feature Faculty and Guest Artist masterclasses, The first number stands for Trumpet, the second for Horn, the third for Trombone, the fourth (separated from the first three by a dot) for Euphonium and the fifth for Tuba. Choir alongside WVU students. For orchestral music, saxes are at the end (see Saxophones below. Percussion is abbreviated following the brass. If you are going to buy something, make it the best a good piece of equipment is an investment and will last a lifetime. to announce the secondannual TN: Brass Press, 1985. a WVU Trombone Faculty recital, performances by WVU student trombone ensembles, Following many of the titles in our Wind Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results. The set of numbers after the dash represent the Brass.
In the third example, we have a rather extreme use of the system.
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Some student find it practical to give their family and relatives a catalog to use for gift ideas at birthdays and holidays. Arling, Harry J. Trombone Chamber Music: An Annotated Bibliography. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." Example 3 - MacKenzie: (a fictional work, by the way). Download the piece for the solo competition (PDF). quality digital recording and emailed as an attachment to Most trombone students will acquire more instruments and accessories during their years in college. Caties post-Eastman career path demonstrates her awareness of a broad scope of musical opportunities and her ability to market her diversified strengths.
Rules of the Competition are as follows: Caties professional experiences thus far span across the globe and cover a variety of musical genres. This ficticious work is for 2 flutes (plus piccolo), 1 oboe, 3 clarinets plus alto and bass clarinets, 2 bassoons, 5 saxes (soprano, 2 altos, tenor & bari), 2 trumpets (plus 2 cornets), 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba, tympani, percussion and double bass. The system used above is standard in the orchestra music field. The second example is common for a concert band or wind ensemble piece. Brian Plitnik, The first number stands for Violin, the second for Viola, the third for Cello, and the fourth for Double Bass. the following information: Name, Mailing address, Email address, Phone number, "Trombone." Find someone who is doing what you want to do and figure out how they reached their position. I gained practical experience in ironing out all of the details that go into putting an 80-piece band on stage, which has been invaluable to me as I travel with my own professional groups or present my own concerts. Questions or Comments about this site? Freshman and sophomores will have to pay for their own accompanist for jury and recital performances until they pass into upper division. Any additional instruments (Tympani in this example) are indicated by a "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign.
Major, Levi Ferrebee. The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following some titles in our Orchestra & Band catalogs, you will see a numeric code enclosed in square brackets, as in these examples: The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. The winner of the WVU Trombone Solo Competitionwill be selected The Also, it should be noted that Euphonium can be doubled by either Trombone or Tuba. And finally, here is one more way to visualize the above code sequence: Trombone Outfit w/F Attachment [pre-owned], Flute (doubles or with additional Piccolo), Oboe (doubles or with additional English Horn), Clarinet (doubles or with additional Bass Clarinet), Bassoon (doubles or with additional Contrabassoon), Saxophones (band music only, showing SATB voicing), Horn (doubles or with additional Wagner Tuba), Trumpet (doubles or with additional Cornet), Trombone (doubles or with additional Euphonium), Tuba (doubles or with additional Euphonium), Strings (1st & 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass). must be mailed to the following address: Trombone Instructor and Director of Trombone Ensembles. student trombonists (as of the start of the 2018-19 school year). Instruments shown in parenthesis are optional and may be omitted. Following many of the titles in our Wind Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. online resource for trombone music, mouthpieces, mutes, accessories, etc. Thus a double reed quartet of 2 oboes, english horn and bassoon will look like this: Note the "2+1" portion means "2 oboes plus english horn". RMU ML128 T76 E9 1978, Fasman, Mark J. However for band music, they are commonly present and therefore will be indicated after bassoon as something similar to "SAATB" where S=soprano, A=alto, T=tenor and B=baritone. The first number stands for Flute, the second for Oboe, the third for Clarinet, the fourth for Bassoon, and the fifth (separated from the woodwinds by a dash) is for Horn. Committed to expanding the role of the 21st century musician, she co-founded the Taller de Trombones Panama in 2014. This meant setting aside time very month to do internet searches with the words summer festival and trombone, poll my friends and professors on their own experiences, and write letters of interest to potential opportunities. Entries must be RECEIVED by September 10,2018 Any additional instruments (Piano in this example) are indicated by "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign. Thus, the Copland Fanfare shown above is for 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, no Euphonium, 1 Tuba and Tympani. feedback. Whether as a teacher, performer, administrator, or hybrid of all three roles, I try to approach every professional situation with compassion and a goal of understanding how what I am presenting fits into my audiences lives. please include the student's name in the memo section of the check Please contact webmaster@hickeys.com, Questions about an order? It is highly typical of band sets to have multiple copies of parts, especially flute, clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone & percussion. Strings are a standard 44322 configuration (4 first violin, 4 second violin, 3 viola, 2 cello, 2 bass). It is an orchestral work for piccolo, 2 flutes (1 of whom doubles on piccolo), 1 oboe, 2 clarinets plus an additional bass clarinet, 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets (plus an optional 2 cornets), 3 trombones, no tuba, percussion, tympani, 6 first violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 3 cellos, 2 double basses, Eb clarinet (as an additional chair, not doubled), 5 saxes (soprano, 2 alto, tenor & baritone) & a trombone soloist.
Strings are represented with a series of five digits representing the quantity of each part (first violin, second violin, viola, cello, bass).
Twentieth-Century Brass Soloists. 15 will be disqualified, and entries without corresponding payments will not ALP alum Catie Hickey graduated from Eastman in 2007 with degrees in Trombone Performance and Jazz Studies. ML960 B38, Dempster, Stuart. Note the inclusion of the saxes after bassoon for this band work. Titles listed in our catalog without bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." 5. The WVU Trombone Day will begin at 10am and end around7:30pm and will include Most large ensembles in the Department of Music ask you to provide a black tuxedo/black dress for concert performances as well. Participate in ensembles and programs at Eastman that stretch your comfort zone. Open to any interested students, parents, teachers, and band a complimentary lunch for participants. Multiples, if any, are not shown in this system. These are linked to their respective principal instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. Finalists will be expected to perform the unaccompanied selection at WVU Trombone
Typically, orchestra scores have the tuba linked to euphonium, but it does happen where Trombone is the principal instead.
Please contact webmaster@hickeys.com, Questions about an order? and Construction. http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/40576 age trombonists and hosted by WVU trombone professors Keith Jacksonand Note also that the separate euphonium part is attached to trombone with a plus sign. Nashville: Brass Press, 1983.
WVLB, Brass Bibliography: Sources on the History, Literature, The first set of numbers (before the dash) represent the Woodwinds. A professional quality instrument s necessary to properly study and perform solo and ensemble music. For orchestral music, saxes are at the end (see Saxophones below. a special Guest Artist appearance by And finally, here is one more way to visualize the above code sequence: Flute (doubles or with additional Piccolo), Oboe (doubles or with additional English Horn), Clarinet (doubles or with additional Bass Clarinet), Bassoon (doubles or with additional Contrabassoon), Saxophones (band music only, showing SATB voicing), Horn (doubles or with additional Wagner Tuba), Trumpet (doubles or with additional Cornet), Trombone (doubles or with additional Euphonium), Tuba (doubles or with additional Euphonium), Strings (1st & 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass).
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Note: This system lists Horn before Trumpet.
2. During the course of each semester, students should plan on purchasing additional music, texts, and accessories as necessary as well as paying accompanist fees. The second example is common for a concert band or wind ensemble piece. Oxford Music Online, London: Faber,
Our fifthannualday-long trombone seminar is designed for high-school This woodwind quartet is for 1 Flute, no Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn and Piano. Saxophones, when included in orchestral music (they rarely are) will be shown in the "other instrument" location after strings and before the soloist, if any. WVU Trombone Solo Competition! Any additional instruments (Piano in this example) are indicated by "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign. Strings are represented with a series of five digits representing the quantity of each part (first violin, second violin, viola, cello, bass).
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Example 3 - MacKenzie: (a fictional work, by the way). Trombone Instructor and Director of Trombone Ensembles. Thus a double reed quartet of 2 oboes, english horn and bassoon will look like this: Note the "2+1" portion means "2 oboes plus english horn".
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Ithaca, NY 14850 directors, this educational experience will be packed with trombone performances Sometimes strings are simply listed as "str," which means 44322 strings. Please contact us at orders@hickeys.com, All Contents 1994-2022 Hickey's Music Center | Created in harmony with The Cyrus Company. These are linked to their respective principal instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. Whenever this occurs, we will separate the first four digits with commas for clarity. The Trombone: An Annotated Bibliography. A former touring member of the Foothills Brass Quintet, she performs with groups ranging from New to the Joe Clark Big Band. Last updated on January 16, 2019. please include the student's name in the memo section of the check. )
Scarecrow, 1999. Letters that are duplicated (as in A in this example) indicate multiple parts. Note: This system lists Horn before Trumpet. The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following many of the titles in our Brass Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of five numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: The bracketed numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. Brian Plitnik. The Trombone: The Instrument and its Music. It is highly typical of band sets to have multiple copies of parts, especially flute, clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone & percussion. Studio D (Saxophone and Double Reeds Studio), UT Martin Undersound - Tuba & Euphonium Studio, The Paducah Symphony Orchestra, Paducah, KY, The Jackson Symphony Orchestra, Jackson, TN, National Association for Music Education (Formerly known as MENC), Professional quality trombone with F-attachment (F & G-flat attachments for bass trombonists) and mouthpiece, A metronome either a traditional metronome capable of subdivision that can be used with headphones or an equivalent application on your smart phone, A tuner either a traditional stand-alone tuner capable of discriminating pitch from A=438 to 442 or an equivalent application on your smart phone.
This is standard orchestral nomenclature. The numbers represent only distinct parts, not the number of copies of a part. Whenever this occurs, we will separate the first four digits with commas for clarity. The Beethoven example is typical of much Classical and early Romantic fare. The system used above is standard in the orchestra music field. 1973. The competition is open to all high school Titles listed in our catalog without bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." https://guides.library.uwm.edu/musicguides, Concertos with String Orchestra (Arranged), International Trombone Association Journal. Other Required and Solo parts follow the strings: Principal auxilary instruments (piccolo, english horn, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, wagner tuba, cornet & euphonium) are linked to their respective instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the auxiliary instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. Indiana University Press, 1990. Multiples, if any, are not shown in this system. Other texts than the ones listed below may be assigned, please consult Dr. Frye BEFORE purchasing! Instruments shown in parenthesis are optional and may be omitted. My duties at SIU include studio trombone teaching and recruitment, jazz studies courses, the music appreciation course, the faculty brass quintet, and the faculty jazz quintet. Letters that are duplicated (as in A in this example) indicate multiple parts. One of the main goals of ALP is to increase the marketability of Eastman students in the professional music world. 4. If you are interested in attending this exciting event there are no registration After completing her degrees at Eastman, Caties travels and adventures have included earning a Masters degree in performance from Rice University in Houston, traveling to Africa for chamber music outreach, performing with a Mexican Orchestra and Canadian brass quintet, and now teaching at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Thus, this string quartet is for 2 Violas and 2 Cellos, rather than the usual 2110. Please avoid speaking on the recording. In this case, the winds are all doubled (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets and 2 bassoons), and there are two each horns and trumpets. There are several merchants that you can use to procure items, but Hickeys Music is my vendor of choice: Hickeys Music: costs or audition requirements, but please contact BrianASAP as space ML128 T76 A7, Baines, Anthony C., et al. The West Virginia University School of Music Trombone Studio isexcited Saxophones, when included in orchestral music (they rarely are) will be shown in the "other instrument" location after strings and before the soloist, if any. Eastman School of Music The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following many of the titles in our String Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of four numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: These numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. In the third example, we have a rather extreme use of the system. ML965 G74, Lane, George B. The first number stands for Flute, the second for Oboe, the third for Clarinet, the fourth for Bassoon, and the fifth (separated from the woodwinds by a dash) is for Horn. Other Required and Solo parts follow the strings: Principal auxilary instruments (piccolo, english horn, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, wagner tuba, cornet & euphonium) are linked to their respective instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the auxiliary instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. There is no separate number for Bass Trombone, but it can generally be assumed that if there are multiple Trombone parts, the lowest part can/should be performed on Bass Trombone. Sometimes there are instruments in the ensemble other than those shown above. 2022 West Virginia University. Percussion is abbreviated following the brass. Working in music is about communicating. Note the inclusion of the saxes after bassoon for this band work. A $10 entrance fee (check or money order made payable to The first number stands for Violin, the second for Viola, the third for Cello, and the fourth for Double Bass. I was constantly brainstorming about what was possible, which provided motivation when I went to practice my craft. Active membership in the International Trombone Association (ITA). Strings are a standard 44322 configuration (4 first violin, 4 second violin, 3 viola, 2 cello, 2 bass).
The Beethoven example is typical of much Classical and early Romantic fare. The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following many of the titles in our String Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of four numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: These numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. 104 Adams Street The Modern Trombone: A Definition if its Idioms. ) must be mailed to the following address: WVU College of Creative Arts In the body of the email with the attachment, applicants must include 2nd ed. Try to budget $150 to $250 per semester for such expenditures. Website: http://www.hickeys.com. Bloomington: A basic curiosity and fascination with process will go far. London: Norton, 1978. 1. (accessed March 9, 2012). Nashville, c/o Brian Plitnik University of California Press, 1979. solo is an original compositionfor unaccompanied trombone by WVU Composition There is tympani. Even if you do not have time in your degree program to pursue Music Education or ALP on a formal level, attend the workshops these departments present.
Note also that the separate euphonium part is attached to trombone with a plus sign. ML399 M4 1994.
Finalists will be announced via email on or around Acquiring the necessary equipment for trombone study is the responsibility of each student. Any additional instruments (Tympani in this example) are indicated by a "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign. Entries received after September One Fine Arts Drive Questions or Comments about this site? Sometimes there are instruments in the ensemble other than those shown above. Some of the most helpful learning experiences I had were presented by artists outside the brass field. The first set of numbers (before the dash) represent the Woodwinds. There is no low brass. There is no separate number for Bass Trombone, but it can generally be assumed that if there are multiple Trombone parts, the lowest part can/should be performed on Bass Trombone. Phone: 1-800-HICKEYS (1.800.442.5397) The numbers represent only distinct parts, not the number of copies of a part.
This woodwind quartet is for 1 Flute, no Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn and Piano. WVU is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. Catie Hickey (she/her/hers) is a trombonist, educator and arts advocate based in Chicago. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Morgantown, WV 26506-6111 First Round will be a recording. Grove Trombone Article (UWM ID Required), Bate, Philip. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." Committed to improving access to music education in Chicago, Catie also serves on the board of directors of Chicago Arts and Music Project. Dress for UTM Trombone Choir performances will black long sleeved shirt/blouse, black slacks/skirt, and black dress shoes (No athletic shoes!). Also, it should be noted that Euphonium can be doubled by either Trombone or Tuba. In Grove Music Online. Example 2 - Jones: (concert band/wind ensemble example). This is standard orchestral nomenclature. Email: info@hickeys.com The prize for Institute for Music Leadership Ms. Hickey is a frequent guest of Trombonanza, Urubrass and many other brass workshops in Latin America. Westport: Greenwood Day on September 23 before a panel of judges. The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following some titles in our Orchestra & Band catalogs, you will see a numeric code enclosed in square brackets, as in these examples: The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. Please contact us at orders@hickeys.com, All Contents 1994-2022 Hickey's Music Center | Created in harmony with The Cyrus Company. These are minimum requirements. Unless otherwise noted, we will use this system for both orchestra and band works (in most band scores, Trumpet precedes Horn, and sometimes Oboe & Bassoon follow Clarinet). She teaches at Loyola University-Chicago and the Francis Parker School. Thus, this string quartet is for 2 Violas and 2 Cellos, rather than the usual 2110. The Trumpet and Trombone: An Outline of Their History, Development Year in school, Name of high school. RMU ML128 W5 F3 1990, Gregory, Robin. I also learned about how American orchestral audiences attend concerts based on programming, and how to deal with the management side of classical music. It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. Bach 42AFW9 Trombone Outfit w/Infinity Axial Flow Valve - "Stradivarius" - no case, Bach 42AG Trombone Outfit w/Hagmann Valve & Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 42B Trombone Outfit w/F Attachment - "Stradivarius", Bach 42BG Trombone Outfit w/F Attachment & Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 42BO Trombone Outfit w/Open Wrap F Attachment - "Stradivarius", Bach 42BOF Trombone Outfit w/OpenFlow Valve & Centennial Engraving - "Stradivarius Centennial", Bach 42BOG Trombone Outfit w/Open Wrap F & Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 42C Trombone Outfit w/Detachable F Attachment - "Stradivarius", Bach 42CO Trombone Outfit w/Detachable Open Wrap F - "Stradivarius", Bach 42G Trombone Outfit w/Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 42K Trombone Outfit w/K-Valve - "Stradivarius", Bach 42T Trombone Outfit w/Thayer Valve - "Stradivarius", Bach 42TG Trombone Outfit w/Thayer Valve & Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 42TGH Trombone Outfit w/Thayer Valve & Heavyweight Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 50A Bass Trombone Outfit - Single Hagman Valve - "Stradivarius", Bach 50A3 Bass Trombone Outfit - Dual Inline Hagman Valves - "Stradivarius", Bach 50A3L Bass Trombone Outfit - Dual Inline Hagman Valves w/10-inch Bell - "Stradivarius", Bach 50AF3 Bass Trombone w/Dual Infinity Axial Flow Valves - "Stradivarius", Bach 50AF3G Bass Trombone w/Dual Infinity Axial Flow Valves & Goldbrass Bell - "Stradivarius". I still perform with the Calgary-based Foothills Brass Quintet and teach at the Eastman Summer Trombone Institute and Alfredo San Malo Festival in Panama City. and hands-on trombone education. Typically, orchestra scores have the tuba linked to euphonium, but it does happen where Trombone is the principal instead.
Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." Christopher Billof YouTube fame, jazz by Osteology (Bones and Payment must be postmarked by September 10. winning the competition is a Berkeley: is limited. Example 2 - Jones: (concert band/wind ensemble example). ML965 D45, Everett, Thomas G. Annotated Guide to Bass Trombone Literature . (iPhone users: the Tonal Energy app is the suggested application for ios devices). Brian.Plitnik@mail.wvu.eduin one of the following formats: MP3 or WAV. September 17. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." The first number stands for Trumpet, the second for Horn, the third for Trombone, the fourth (separated from the first three by a dot) for Euphonium and the fifth for Tuba. Rhythm), and a chance for Trombone Day participants to perform in a mass Trombone West Virginia Low Brass View Caties bio here. 26 Gibbs Street, Box 26 RMU ML128.T76 L36 1999, Meckna, Michael.
The set of numbers after the dash represent the Brass. Thus, the Copland Fanfare shown above is for 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, no Euphonium, 1 Tuba and Tympani. Other Required Texts - (Assisgned as needed). Sometimes strings are simply listed as "str," which means 44322 strings. Lanham, MD: Pedagogy, Performance, and Acoustics of Brass Instruments. There is no low brass. For a serious student, collecting equipment begins early in ones career and will more than likely continue throughout his or her professional life. In this case, the winds are all doubled (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets and 2 bassoons), and there are two each horns and trumpets. I did my ALP internship with the Artistic Operations department of the Rochester Philharmonic. Catie Hickey After completing her degrees at Eastman, Caties travels and adventures have included earning a Masters degree in performance from Rice University in Houston, traveling to Africa for chamber music outreach, performing with a Mexican Orchestra and Canadian brass quintet, and now teaching at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
There is tympani. It is an orchestral work for piccolo, 2 flutes (1 of whom doubles on piccolo), 1 oboe, 2 clarinets plus an additional bass clarinet, 1 bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets (plus an optional 2 cornets), 3 trombones, no tuba, percussion, tympani, 6 first violins, 6 second violins, 4 violas, 3 cellos, 2 double basses, Eb clarinet (as an additional chair, not doubled), 5 saxes (soprano, 2 alto, tenor & baritone) & a trombone soloist.
The WVU Trombone Day is free and will feature Faculty and Guest Artist masterclasses, The first number stands for Trumpet, the second for Horn, the third for Trombone, the fourth (separated from the first three by a dot) for Euphonium and the fifth for Tuba. Choir alongside WVU students. For orchestral music, saxes are at the end (see Saxophones below. Percussion is abbreviated following the brass. If you are going to buy something, make it the best a good piece of equipment is an investment and will last a lifetime. to announce the secondannual TN: Brass Press, 1985. a WVU Trombone Faculty recital, performances by WVU student trombone ensembles, Following many of the titles in our Wind Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results. The set of numbers after the dash represent the Brass.
In the third example, we have a rather extreme use of the system.
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Some student find it practical to give their family and relatives a catalog to use for gift ideas at birthdays and holidays. Arling, Harry J. Trombone Chamber Music: An Annotated Bibliography. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." Example 3 - MacKenzie: (a fictional work, by the way). Download the piece for the solo competition (PDF). quality digital recording and emailed as an attachment to Most trombone students will acquire more instruments and accessories during their years in college. Caties post-Eastman career path demonstrates her awareness of a broad scope of musical opportunities and her ability to market her diversified strengths.
Rules of the Competition are as follows: Caties professional experiences thus far span across the globe and cover a variety of musical genres. This ficticious work is for 2 flutes (plus piccolo), 1 oboe, 3 clarinets plus alto and bass clarinets, 2 bassoons, 5 saxes (soprano, 2 altos, tenor & bari), 2 trumpets (plus 2 cornets), 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba, tympani, percussion and double bass. The system used above is standard in the orchestra music field. The second example is common for a concert band or wind ensemble piece. Brian Plitnik, The first number stands for Violin, the second for Viola, the third for Cello, and the fourth for Double Bass. the following information: Name, Mailing address, Email address, Phone number, "Trombone." Find someone who is doing what you want to do and figure out how they reached their position. I gained practical experience in ironing out all of the details that go into putting an 80-piece band on stage, which has been invaluable to me as I travel with my own professional groups or present my own concerts. Questions or Comments about this site? Freshman and sophomores will have to pay for their own accompanist for jury and recital performances until they pass into upper division. Any additional instruments (Tympani in this example) are indicated by a "w/" (meaning "with") or by using a plus sign.