[Trombone-l] Of new trombone quintets

[John Burton]

I think I have a chart (somewhere in my stack) of Pachelbel's Canon for four trombones.  Pretty easy chart, tho TIMING is important on that Canon.  When played quiet it's almost organ-like, but still carries that marvelous trombone sound.  
 
That'd be a good way to bring "appropriate" sounds into your services.  Many folks are afraid of hearing loud blaring music when they see brass instruments, they're not educated to hear the real sound of a trombone.  Play quiet, but with plenty of air to support your music and your church may yet adopt (adapt??) to instrumental music.
 
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john burton 
Bach 50B3 
Bass Trombone, Charleston NeoPhonic Orchestra 
South Charleston, West Virginia 

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From: trombone-l-bounces at maillists.samford.edu on behalf of ROBERT SLAVEN
Sent: Wed 5/3/2006 10:58 AM
To: John Burton
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Subject: Re: [Trombone-l] Of new trombone quintets



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!
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>
> 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?
>

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