compositions
Concerto for Bass Trombone & Orchestra (2000)
Chris recorded his “Concerto for Bass Trombone & Orchestra” with the London Symphony Orchestra which can be heard on the Koch recording “Bach to Brubeck” available on iTunes and Amazon
The Concerto for Bass Trombone & Orchestra is available for full orchestra and/or chamber orchestra.
It is also available in Concert Band format as well as a Brass Band arrangement.
The Concerto is also available in a recital version (for piano and bass trombone) which is a popular choice for college student recitals. Use CONTACT form for more information about the Concerto in all its arrangements
For purchase or rental information visit the Contact page.
Instrumentation
- MOVEMENT I - "Paradise Utopia"
- 2 Flutes
- 1 Piccolo
- 2 Oboes
- 2 Clarinets
- 1 Bass Clarinet
- 2 Bassoons
- 4 Horns in F
- 3 Trumpets in Bb
- 3 Trombones
- 1 Tuba
- Timpani
- Percussion (3 Players)
- Drum Set
- Piano
- Bass Trombone
- Strings
- MOVEMENT II - "Sorrow Floats":
- Flute I
- Clarinet I in Bb
- French Horn in F
- Percussion (3 Players)
- Bass Trombone
- Strings
- MOVEMENT III - "James Brown in the Twilight Zone"
- 2 Flutes
- 2 Oboes
- 2 Clarinets
- Bass Clarinet
- 2 Bassoons
- 4 Horns
- 3 Trumpets
- 3 Trombones
- Tuba
- Timpani
- Percussion (3 Players)
- Drum Set
- Piano
- Strings
- Bass Trombone