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Alto Trombone Literature:
Methods and Solos
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- Aharoni, Eliezer; * Alto Trombone Method: This was never to be completed due to copyright problems.
- Anderson, Stephen C.; A Complete Method for Eb Alto Trombone Vol 1- 2
- Darmiento, Frank T.; Alto Trombone Etudes
- Harvey, Roger; BrassWorkBook for Alto Trombone
- Jaeckle, Franklin A; A Comprehensive Performance Project in Trombone Literature with an Essay consisting of a Method Book for the E-flat Alto Trombone.
- Mullen, Bob; 32 Etudes for Alto Trombone
- Naulais Jérôme; 32 Etudes variees Sur la Virtuosite. Le Style et Le rhythm
- Parow, Karsten; Initiation Complete Au Trombone Alto
- Shifrin, Ken; Orchestral Excerpt Series
- Slokar, Branimer; Methode Complete De Trombone Alto, Schule Vol. 1
- Sluchin, Benny; Study Material for Alto Trombone. Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4
- Sluchin, Benny; Alto Trombone Excerpts. (not yet released)
- Svanberg, Carsten; Alto Trombone Method: In Progress
- Winkler, Klaus; Schule For Altposaunen In F Oder Eb
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These are books, which either state portions of the material are intended for or usable on alto or contain large sections in alto clef.
- Blazhevich, Vladislav, edited by Kharlamov & Deryugin; School for Trombone in Clefs, original edition. This includes the Alto Studies.
- Bordogni, Marco; Etudes (Cherry Classics)
- Braun, André; Gamme et Méthode pour les Trombonnes alto, Tenor et Basse (contains very little alto material and not worth pursuing). 18th century.
- Cornette; Method du trombone alto, ténor et basse, 19th century. (All alto studies are included in Benny Sluchin's book Vol. 1)
- Edwards, Brad; Introductory Studies in Tenor & Alto Clef for Trombone "Before Blazhevich"
- Ellenrieder, M.: Unterricht für bass-tenor un Alt-Posaune. Same as Braun above.
- Fink, Reginald H.; Introducing the Alto Clef. Perhaps better suited for tenor work in alto clef.
- Gebauer, François; 50 Lecons our la Trombone Basse, Alto & Tenor. 18th Century.
- Jørgensen, Axel; 24 Improvisations. Out of print.
- Kahila, Kakuko; Advanced Studies
- Maxted, George; 20 Studies
- Miller, Robert; School for Trombone Book III (contains very little alto material and not worth pursuing)
- Nemetz, Andr.; Neuestel Posaun Schule (contains very little alto material and not worth pursuing). 19th Century.
- Reift, Marc; School of Rhythm (Rhythm studies with no pitch indicated)
- Shifrin, Ken; The Orchestral Excerpt Series for the Orchestral 'Doubler'. The Professional's handbook of Orchestral excerpts, Alto trombone
- Seidel, Edward; Practical School for the Slide Trombone Part 2 (contains very little alto material and not worth pursuing)
- Sluchin, Benny; Alto trombone excerpts. Not yet available.
- Uber, David ; First Studies
- Uber, David ; Melodic Concepts II
- Uber, David ; Symphonic Studies in Alto Clef
- Uber, David ; 21 Etudes (contains very little alto usable material)
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- Albrechtsberger, Johann Georg; Concerto (Music Rinata)
- Albrechtsberger, Johann Georg; Concerto (Marc Reift)
- Albrechtsberger, Johann Georg; Concerto (Peters, Frankfurt) Seems to be a licensed edition of the Reift publication.
- Albrechtsberger, Johann Georg; Concerto (Tarrodi)
- Anonymous (Wagner Editor); Sonata (Fredrick)
- Anonymous (Weiner Editor); Sonata Trombone and Basso (ensemble)
- Anonymous St. Thomas Sonata (Virgo Music Publishers); This is the same as the two above.
- Cesare, Giovanni Marino; La Hieronyma (Musikverlag Max Heibrer, Munich) [There is some question about this being for alto]
- Cesare, Giovanni Marino; La Hieronyma (Robert King) [There is some question about this being for alto]
- Cesare, Giovanni Marino; La Hieronyma (M. Hieber, Munich) [There is some question about this being for alto]
- Cesare, Giovanni Marino; La Hieronyma (Marc Reift) [There is some question about this being for alto]
- Haydn, Johann Michael; Andantino (Les Editions Doberman-Yappan)
- Haydn, Johann Michael; Concerto (Modern Editons)
- Haydn, Johann Michael; Concerto (Tarrodi)
- Haydn, Johann Michael; Concerto (Rosin edition)
- Haydn, Johann Michael; Concerto (McNaughtan)
- Haydn, Johann Michael; Divertimento In D
- Haydn, Johann Michael; Larghetto (Modern Editions)
- Haydn, Johann Michael; Larghetto (Doblinger)
- Mozart, Leopold; Concertino (Marc Reift) see Concerto
- Mozart, Leopold; Concerto (Ludwig)
- Mozart, Leopold; Concerto (Tarrodi)
- Mozart, Leopold; Concerto (Rosehill) This has been transposed and is not suitable for alto.
- Mozart, Leopold; Concerto (Les editions Doberman-Yappan)
- Mozart, Leopold; Concerto (Eulenberg) See Serenata
- Mozart, Leopold; Serenata In D (Eulenberg)
- Wagenseil, Georg C ; Trombone Concerto (Cherry Classics). Includes the orchestral parts
- Wagenseil, Georg C ; Trombone Concerto (Boosey & Hawkes) This is for tenor trombone.
- Wagenseil, Georg C.; Concerto (Marc Reift)
- Wagenseil, Georg C.; Konzert (Willy Muller)
- Wagenseil, Georg C.; Posaunenconzert (Universal)
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- Andresen, Mogens; Chaconne for Alto Trombone or Horn and Brass Band
- Angerer, Paul; Luctus Et Gaudium
- Appert, Donald; Canticle for Alto Trombone and Piano
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- Appert, Donald; Maskil
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- Ayers, Richard; Number Twenty-Four
- Bartek, Mojmir ; + Silhouettes
- Belmont, Jean; Elegy
- Benson, Mark; Encounter for Alto Trombone And Percussion or Electronic Sounds
- Bjelinski, Brukna; Simfonijeta Za Alt-Trombon I Guidace
- Bolter, Norman;
Sky Dreams
- Bolter, Norman;
Trees from Of Mountains, Lakes and Trees
- Breimo, Bjorn; Postlude For Alto Trombone & Organ /
for information
- Brening, Arnold; Concert Fantasie Op. 115 for Alto Trombone and Piano
- Bresgen, Cesar; Konzert für Altposaune und Orchester
- Corcoran, Gary; Aegean Dance
- Cossaboom, Sterling; Statement And Transformations for Alto Trombone and Piano
- Daetwyler, Jean; Chanson de Troubadour pour Trombone et harp
- Daetwyler, Jean; Dialogue Concertant pour Trombone et Harp
- Daetwyler, Jean; Double Concerto for alto trombone and harp
- Daetwyler, Jean; Orphée et Eurydice, Poéme pour Trombone and Harp
- Daetwyler, Jean; Largo and Scherzo pour Trombone Alto Solo
- Daetwyler, Jean; Reverie du soir for Alto Trombone and Harp
- Daetwyler, Jean; Serenade Au Clair De Lune
- Darmiento, Frank T.;
Concerto for Alto Trombone. Available in piano reduction or for orchestra
- Eötvös, Péter; As I Crossed a Bridge of Dreams
- Ewazen, Eric; Palmetto Suite
- Fievé, Peter; Koncert for altbasun og strygere, op. 42
- Forsyth, Michael; Diversion
- Fritze, Greg; Greg is said to be working on a piece for alto trombone.
- Genzmer, Harold; Sonata - This work is not for alto, but has been listed as such in some publications.
- George, Thom; Sonata For Alto Trombone and Piano
- Gilfedder, John; Triptych for the Trinity: for solo trombone
- Gipps, Dr. Ruth; Sonata for Alto Trombone and Piano Opus 80
- Gladwin, Wally; Four Solo Studies for Solo Trombone and 9 Trombones Ensemble
- Glauser, Max; Trilogy
- Gross, Eric; Aria
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- Gross, Eric; Cadenza XI
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- Gross, Eric; Three Pieces Op. 210
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- Gross, Eric; Three Movements Op. 236A
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- Günes, Betin; The Trombonite (1995)
- Hartley, Walter; Fantasia On Vermont Tunes (1993)
- Haug, Halvor; Essay for Alto Trombone and String Quartet
- Hause, Evan; Evan is said to be working on a piece for alto and jazz ensmble.
- Herring, David; Mythos II
- Herring, David; Wintersongs for Alto Trombone and String Orchestra
- Hillborg, Anders; U-Tangia-Na
- Hoepelman, Christopher J.; Elegy on B.A.S.S.
- Hogg, Merle; Contrasts (with organ)
- Hollier, Donald; Concerto 6 for 25 Trombones
- Irik, Mike; Concertstuk I
- James, Kevin; Andante Maestoso
- Jung, Helge; A Poet's Discourse
- Keenan, PAul; A Field of Scarecrows.
- Kehrberg, Robert; Novella
- Kenny, John; Sonata for Alto Trombone
- Klein, Joseph; Goblin Market for Solo Trombonist and Environment
- Klein, Joseph; Pathways: Opposing Forces for Solo Trombone and Chamber Orchestra (mvt. II)
- Koch, Erland von; Fanfar for Bronslur (altern alto trombone)
- Koetsier, Jan; Choralpartita "Die Tageszeiten" (with organ)
- Koetsier, Jan; Concerto Grosso (2 solo altos and 1 solo tenor with 5 trombone accompaniment)
- Laburda, Jir ; Sonata No. 2 for Alto Trombone and Piano
- Larsen, Svend; Piece
- Lewis, Robert; Monophony VIII
- Lindberg, Christian; Variations on a Gregorian Chant (III)
- Lindberg, Christian; Chick 'a' Bone Out
- Liubovaky, Leonid ; * (Does this piece exist?)
- Lund, Gudrun; Concerto op. 26 For Alto Trombone
- Lund, Gudrun; Mixed Movements op. 90 for Alto Trombone and Piano
- Mackay, John; Concert for Alto Trombone and Orchestra
- Mackay, John;
Sonata for Alto Trombone and Piano
- Marak, Robert; Sonatina
- Marsh, Roger; Variations
- Maxwell-Geddes, John; 'Leo Dreaming' for Alto Trombone and Tape
- Meyer [first name is unknown]; * Das Liebesspiel
- Meyer, Hannes; Sonata In C Minor for Alto Trombone and Organ In Baroque Style On Themes Of Pergolesi
- Mielenz [first name is unknown]; *Konzert für Altposaune
- Molineux, Alan; Brittle Beauty
- Moralev, Oleg; * Nothing is known of this work.
- Nilsson, Torsten; Concertino Per Trombone Alto Ed Organ
- Nilsson, Torsten; Fanfare, Op. 104:1 for Bronslur or Alto Trombone Alone
- Nilsson, Torsten; Rondo Per Trombone Alto-Solo Op. 94
- Nilsson, Torsten; Rondo Sueziae for Alto Trombone and Piano Op. 116
- O'Leary, Jim; Untitled Piece
- Pavlov, Philipp; Scherzo Sonata
- Popov, Peter; * Believed to be a work for alto and string orchestra
- Pospisil, Juraj; * Sonata
- Potter, David; Canzonetta for Alto Trombone and Piano
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Prescott, John
; Suite for Alto Trombone and Piano Op. 18
- Raue, Reinhard; Drei Pastelle für Altposaune and Orgel
- Raum, Elizabeth; Olmütz Concerto
- Rolin, Eienne; Alto Voce
- Ross, Walter; Canzonetta
- Robertson, David; Caprice (2004) for Alto Trombone and Piano
- Rush, Steve; Song of Gideon, Concerto for Alto Trombone and Wind Ensemble
- Saglietti, Corrado; Suite for Alto Trombone and String Quartet
- Sandstrom, Jan; Lacrimae, lacrimae (Tears, Tears)
- Satterwhite, Marc; Chamber Concerto No. 2 for Alto Trombone & Chamber Orchestra
- Schudel, Thomas; Concerto for Alto Trombone
- Siembis, Kostas; Piece for Alto Trombone and Piano
- Studer, Hans; 'Tres Laudes' for Alto Trombone and Organ
- Szarán, Luis; 'La Magdalena' Op. 60
- Szollosy, Andras; *Nothing is known about this work.
- Terry, Peter; In Winter
- Tomlinson, Alan; + Bo-Bo 86213 The Lancashire Witch
- Tomlinson, Alan; +* L.M.S. 44736
- Tomlinson, Alan; + No Name No Title No Tune
- Uber, David; Rhapsody In F Minor Op. 226
- Uber, David; Soli[Solo]Loquy
- Underwood, James; Cadenzas
- Vidjeskog, Patrick; Canzona for Alto Trombone and Organ
- Vogelin, Fritz; Concerto for Altposaune Und Steichorchester
- Vogelin, Fritz; Nordlich Varaitionen
- Vollrath, Carl; Chant With Trope for Alto Trombone and Piano
- Wade, Simon; The Herald Angel
- Wehr, Jamie; Quiet Night - with string quartet
- Wehr, Jamie; Nocturne No. 3, Op. 4 "Quiet Night" - with Trombone ensemble
- Whear, Paul; 'Burberry Red' Concerto for Alto Trombone, String Orchestra and Percussion
- White, Stephen; Duals
- Young, David; Koris 4
- Young, David; Koris 25
- Young, David; Koris 35
- Zechberger, Günther; ...und teilen die gruüne Insel mit ihren Blicken.
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- Haydn, Michael ; + Adagio Et Allegro Molto
- Vejvanovsky, Pavel Joseph; Sonata Tribus Quadrantibus (Tromba Publications)
- Vejvanovsky, Pavel Joseph; Sonata Tribus Quadrantibus (Music Antiqua Bohemica Vol. 48)
- Vejvanovsky, Pavel Joseph; + Sonata Tribus Quadrantibus (Musica Rara)
- Vejvanovsky, Pavel Joseph; + Sonata A 5
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These are all published with alto listed as an option. This does not include works which may be usable such as the Hindemith Sonata for Alto Horn.
- Albinoni, Tomaso; Concerto in D Major, transcribed and edited by Mark Lawrence (not published)
- Albinoni, Tomaso; Concerto in D Minor, transcribed and edited by Mark Lawrence
- Albinoni, Tomaso; Konzert B- Dur
- Anonymous (Lindberg editor); Three Medieval Dances (unaccompanied)
- Bach, Johann Sebastian; Air and Badinerie
- Bach, Johann Sebastian; Sonata no. 3 in G minor
- Bach, Johann Sebastian; Suite in B flat minor (original in d minor, #2)
- Bellini, Vincenzo; Concerto
- Besozzi, Alessandro; Sonata B-Dur
- Boismortier, Joseph Bodinde; Sonate C- Dur
- Charpentier, Marc-Antonie; Prelude from Te Deum.
- Corelli, Archangelo; Op. 5 Violin Sonatas
- Danzi, Franz; Concert in Eb
- Debussy, Claude; La plusa que lente
- Finger, Gottfried; Sonata
- Föster, Christoph; Concerto in Eb
- Gershwin, George; An American in Paris
- Handel, Georg Friedrich; Concerto B-Dur
- Handel, Georg Friedrich; Concerto f-moll
- Haydn, Joseph; Concerto No. 1 in D, Hob. VIId:3
- Haydn, Joseph; Concerto No. 2 in D, Hob. VIId:4
- Haydn, Michael; Andantino & Presto
- Hoffmeister, Franz Anton; Horn Quintet in Eb
- Hummel, Johann Nepomuk; Introduktion, Thema und Variation op. 102
- Krebs, J. L.; Fantasie
- Leclair, Jean-Marie; Sonata B- Major
- Loeillet, Jean-Baptiste; Sonata g-moll
- Marcello, Benedetto; Adagio, Largo and Allegretto
- Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix; Lieder Ohne Worte für Alt-Posaune und Streichorchester
- Mitchell, Lawrence L.; A Comprehensive Performance Project in Trombone Literature. This includes 10 transcriptions.
- Mozart, Leopold; Adagio and Allegro
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Ah! vous dirai-je, Maman
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Concerto No. 1 in D. K.V. 412+514
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Concerto in D. K.V. 412+514
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Concerto No. 2 in Eb. K.V. 417
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Concerto No. 3 in Eb. K.V. 447
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Concerto No. 4 in Eb. K.V. 495
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Concerto Movement in E. K.V. 494a
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Die Hölle Rach from Die Zauberflöte
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Horn Quintet in Eb. K.V. 407 (386c)
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Rondo in Eb. K.V. 371
- Mudge, Richard; Concerto for Alto Trombone
- Musorgskij (sic), Modest; Pictures at an Exhibition
- Neruda, Jan Kritel Iri; Concerto in Eb
- Nilsson, Torsten; + Concertino for Bronslur in Eb or Alto Trombone and Brass Quartet, op. 105a
- Nilsson, Torsten; + Music for Bronslur Op.104 No. 1
- Purcell, Henry; Sonata for Trombones with Alto Trombone Solo
- Quantz, Johann Joachim; Concerto in Eb
- Reinecke, Carl; Notturno
- Rimsky-Korsakov; Flight of the Bumblebee
- Rosetti, Francesco Antonio; Concerto No. 2 in EB
- Rossini,
Gioachino
arr.
Robert Elkjer;
Overture to the Barber of Seville
- Satie, Erik; Three Gymnopeedies
- Schumann, Robert; Adagio and Allegro
- Schumann, Robert; Romanze Number 2
- Sinigaglia, Leone; Romanze Op. 3
- Stamitz, Carl; Concerto in Eb
- Strauss, Franz; Concerto, Op. 8
- Strauss, Richard; Concerto #1 in Eb
- Tartini, Giuseppe; Concerto en re mineur
- Telemann, Georg Philipp; Concerto B-Dur
- Telemann, Georg Philipp; Concerto in c minor
- Telemann, Georg Philipp; Fantasia in b flat minor (unaccompanied)
- Telemann, Georg Philipp; Fantasia in D Major (unaccompanied)
- Telemann, Georg Philipp; Fantasia in Eb Major (unaccompanied)
- Telemann, Georg Philipp; Fantasia in Bb Major (unaccompanied)
- Vivaldi, Antonio; Winter from the Four Seasons
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