Hit Movie & TV Instrumental Solos: Trombone Book & CD

Stepping into the spotlight with music audiences already know. Each arrangement carries the emotional signature of its source, whether you're swelling through a romantic theme, driving a comedic moment, or channeling the drama of a superhero narrative.

Trombone students in grades 2-3 who are ready to tackle solo repertoire but need material that sounds satisfying without extreme technical demands. Players drawn to contemporary music will feel more invested in these recognizable melodies than in abstract etudes.

• Listen to the demo track first to hear how the melody should sit in the overall mix, then focus on locking your rhythm with the accompaniment track to build confidence with the tempo.
• Watch your articulation; these pop and film themes often benefit from cleaner, more defined tonguing than classical solo repertoire to capture the character of each source.
• Pay attention to dynamics marked in your part. The orchestrated accompaniment will support you, but your control over phrase shaping makes the difference between competent and compelling.

Feature individual soloists in a pops concert alongside other light repertoire, or use these titles as recital pieces for studio students. The variety of moods makes it easy to program two or three pieces back-to-back as a showcase for your strongest trombonists.

• Playing over a full orchestral accompaniment without losing pulse
• Phrasing pop and film melodies with appropriate style and character
• Balancing solo projection with blend in a recorded ensemble texture
• Interpreting dynamic and articulation markings to shape a recognizable tune