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Concert Piece for Bass Trombone
21432312
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Small Ensemble Bass Trombone, Piano Accompaniment, Trombone, Tuba - Level 5 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.757868
Composed by James Bicigo. This edition: pdf. Contemporary. 23 pages. Polar Publications #4844843. Published by Polar Publications (A0.757868).Concert Piece for Bass Trombone: A Modern Dialogue with Classics
Grade Level: 5 - 6 (Advanced to Professional)
Composer: James Bicigo (Canadian Composer)
"Concert Piece for Bass Trombone" is a demanding and intellectually stimulating new work for bass trombone and piano. This serious composition utilizes a modern serial (twelve-tone) technique to create a compelling dialogue with three pillars of the Romantic repertoire, making it an ideal choice for advanced recitals and contemporary music features.
Structural & Tonal Inspiration
The work's unique structure is derived from extracting twelve-tone rows from familiar tonal masterpieces, blending classical foundation with modern development:
Movement I: The tone row is drawn from the iconic bass solo theme in the Fourth Movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. This creates a foundation of monumental drama and classical structure.
Movement II: The row is derived from Edvard Grieg's "Solveig's Song" (from Peer Gynt Suite No. 2). This lyrical, melancholic inspiration provides the movement with its expressive, singing core.
Movement III: The row is taken from the expansive horn solo in Brahms' Second Symphony. This provides a vibrant,
rhythmic, and heroic foundation for the finale.
Performance & Technical Demands
Bass Trombone Showcase: This is a major, substantial work designed to challenge the advanced bass trombonist. It demands extreme technical fluency, wide dynamic control, and mature musicianship to navigate the complex rhythmic and harmonic language.
Serious Repertoire: This piece is essential for performers seeking to expand their repertoire with high-quality, contemporary works that possess clear structural integrity and intellectual depth.
Duo Excellence: The piano part is fully realized, acting as a crucial partner in developing the harmonic argument and rhythmic drive across all three movements.
Instrumentation: Bass Trombone and Piano Recital, Trombone Solo Advanced, Solo Bass Trombone Composition, Modern Trombone Repertoire, Serious Trombone Work.
Style & Grade: Grade 5 Trombone, Grade 6 Trombone, Serial Music Composition, Twelve-Tone Trombone, Beethoven Inspired Music, Brahms Inspired Music, Grieg Inspired Music, James Bicigo Composer.
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