[Trombone-l] Of new trombone quintets

[ROBERT SLAVEN]

Sigh.  Oh, to be in a church like that!  From my church's music handbook:

"Organs and pianos are the standard instruments used in Church meetings. If other instruments are used, their use should be in keeping with the spirit of the meeting. Instruments with a prominent or less worshipful sound, such as most brass and percussion, are not appropriate for sacrament meeting."

Oh well.  Our region has an annual classical music night; last year I broke the brass barrier with Panis Angelicus (trombone duet and piano) and a trombone/violin/cello "Sleepers Wake".  This year it'll be Pachelbel's Canon and Golliwog's Cakewalk (both me and piano).

Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: John Burton <John.Burton at JohnBurton.org>
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2006 6:38 am
Subject: [Trombone-l] Of new trombone quintets

> My suggestion in this case would be to start with the church 
> hymnal!  
>
> Have fun.  A good trombone (shoot, ANY trombone) ensemble adds 
> much to the church service.  And with trombones you needn't worry 
> about being too soft, unless your playing one of those stadium-
> sized churches five trombones will fill the sanctuary with great 
> sound and music!
> ________________________________
> 
> From: trombone-l-bounces at maillists.samford.edu on behalf of 
> tom at sagamorebenefits.comSent: Wed 5/3/2006 9:21 AM
> To: trombone-l at server5.samford.edu
> Subject: Re: [Trombone-l] Trombone-l Digest, Vol 16, Issue 2
> 
> 
> 
> As a newby to this mailing list I am afraid to ask you all for 
> help but what
> the heck, you don't know me and probably never will.
> 
> Here's the question:  I have been asked to put together a trombone 
> quintetfor my local church.  Three of the players are very good 
> but two are
> mediocre at best.  Do any of you have any suggestions for 
> published music
> that would keep everyone happy?
>