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    Contents
    
    Introduction
    
    Part I: The Alto-Tenor-Bass Trombone Trio
    
    Chapter 1: From Beethoven to Schumann
    
    Chapter 2: The Ascent of the Tenor Trombone
    
    Part II: The alto trombone is rarer than it was
    
    Chapter 3: Bruckner
    
    Chapter 4: Brahms
    
    Chapter 5: Dvorak
    
    Coda: The Orchestral Alto Trombone in the 20th Century
    
    Bibliography
    
    Author Biography
    
    Appendices 1 and 2
    
    Appendix 1
    
    Appendix 2
    
    Appendix 3
    
    Music Examples
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Current Articles

Fall and Rise of the Alto Trombone: 1830-2000

Written by Rob Slocombe

During the latter half of the 19th century, the alto trombone diminished in popularity almost to the point of extinction. The last thirty years have seen a resurgence of interest. Rob Slocombe investigates the Fall and Rise of the Alto Trombone.

Large one or small one, sir?

Written by Michael Hext & Tom Winthorpe

Michael Hext and Tom Winthorpe, trombonists with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, speak out on the issue of using smaller trombones in the opera house in Large one or small one, sir?

God's Trombones

Written by Peter Bassano

Peter Bassano, ex-trombonist with the Philharmonia Orchestra, has researched that well-known work for trombone quartet, Beethoven's Vier Equale and presents his findings in God's Trombones.

"The Improved Trombone": an essay in Edwardian ingenuity

Written by Chris Greening

One of the most remarkable efforts to improve upon the basic design of the trombone occurred at the turn of the 20th Century in Edwardian England. In The Improved Trombone, former Editor of The Trombonist Chris Greening looks at the instrument designed for and produced by the Salvation Army.

New York, New York

Written by David Lalljee

Recently interviewed, Sam Burtis reveals to David Lalljee the intricacies of the life of a New York studio musician. He discusses the influences on him and other studio trombonists and the pressures of working in the New York studio scene.

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Crossing the Great Divide: Michael Hext expounds on being both a jazz and classical trombonist.

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New York, New York: Recently interviewed, Sam Burtis reveals to David Lalljee the intricacies of the life of a New York studio musician.

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Adrian Cleverley reports on Chris Stearn's Contrabass Trombone Masterclass at Trinity College of Music.

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Don Lusher: Sheila Tracy has penned a fitting tribute and obituary for the man who inspired generations of young trombonists.

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The Improved Trombone: an essay in Edwardian ingenuity Innovation or flop?

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Rob Slocombe investigates the Fall and Rise of the Alto Trombone.

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God's Trombones: Peter Bassano has researched Beethoven's Vier Equale.

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Arthur Wilson: With the passing of Arthur (21 Jun 1927 – 10 Jul 2010) after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, the music profession has lost one of its finest symphonic trombone players and teachers.

Arthur's career spanned more than 50 years. His loss will be deeply felt by hundreds of friends, colleagues and ex-students.