The First Book of Trombone Solos is designed to introduce the young trombonist to the experience of working with an accompanist at an early stage. This book offers a wide selection of music from different composers, historic periods and in many styles. It is arranged in increasing order of difficulty from elementary to intermediate level. The pieces introduce new technical and musical features and encourage young trombonists to approach pieces with an increased musical awareness.
Titles: Fitzenhagen: Russian Song Without Words; Air Slave * Pearson: Intrada; Rag Trade * Blake: Walking In The Air * Holborne: The Fruits of Love * Pachelbel: Saraband * Monteverdi: Ave Maris Stella * Kuhlau: Arietta * Mendelssohn: Song Without Words * Offenbach: La Perichole * Lloyd Webber: Memory * Marcello: Adagio * Tchaikovsky: Rococco Varations * Bassano: Galliard * Weber: Waltz * Sullivan: I Am The Ruler Of The Queen's Navy * Traditional: Creme Catalan."