Concerto for Bass Trombone & Orchestra (2000)
Details
Concerto for Bass Trombone & Orchestra (2000)
Music by Dave Brubeck & Paul Desmond arranged by Chris Brubeck
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
Recital version available for bass trombone and piano. This piece is a popular choice for college student recitals and concerto competitions.
Overview
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.