[Trombone-l] Of new trombone quintets

[Howard Weiner]

At 09:17 03.05.06 -0700, Jason Smith wrote:

>What church handbook is this from.  This has got to be
>the biggest bunch of hooey I have ever seen.  The
>trombone as many music historians would tell you got
>its "start" playing in church as early as 11th or
>twelveth century or sooner(I'm going from memory).

Talk about hooey! The trombone was probably not invented until 
sometime during the second half of the 15th century, and most likely 
got its start as a member of the "alta capella" (i.e., loud 
instrumental ensemble) that provided music for outdoor entertainment. 
It found its way into church usage at some point in the 16th century, 
but only sporadically at first (as far as we know).

In any case, different denominations have and have had different 
relationships to music, both to that performed in the actual church 
service as well as to that performed in the church but outside the 
service, and even to that performed outside the church.

Jason might want to consider this the next time he has the urge to go 
on a "rampage."

Howard


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