[Trombone-l] Blazhevich Clef Studies

[Keith Marr]

Speaking of clef studies I was involved in a performance of Dave Brubeck's 
cantata "The Gates of Justice" recently, on first. The first and second 
parts both have passages in concert pitch treble clef.

Never come across that before although I understand that jazzers 
occasionally write high passage in it to escape the usual telegraph poles of 
ledger lines. It sticks in my head that Ravel uses it a coupla times too.

I found it really easy to pick up if you're used to bass clef. My colleague, 
however, was used to brass band treble clef and found it a bit of a trial.

A good piece incidentally if you get a chance to play or listen. According 
to Schirmer, the publisher, we performed the European premiere. Yet it was 
written about 30 years ago!

Cheers!

Keith in Bb/F/D
Bass Trombone
St Albans Symphony Orchestra
Page Three Big Band