Appendices 1 & 2 (in book form only)

Ken Shifrin: The Alto Trombone in the Orchestra: 1800-2000

Appendix 1

Benjamin Britten: The Burning Fiery Furnace

Appendix 2

Alto Trombone Technical Innovations: Gadgets, Gimmicks and Gizmos?

ii.1 The Yamaha YSL673 alto trombone with detachable Bb valve
ii.2 The trill valve for the Yamaha YSL-671/673: the Yamaha Eb alto trombone with detachable Db valve.
ii.3 The Conn 38H Alto Trombone

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Featured Articles 1
Featured Articles 2
Featured Articles 3

mike-hext

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.

future-is-low

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.

grinsted

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

altposaune

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

beethoven

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

arthur-wilson

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.