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Solo Time Patriotic Favorites for Trombone: Trombone Book

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Solo Time Patriotic Favorites for Trombone: Trombone Book

Solo Time Patriotic Favorites for Trombone: Trombone Book

Arranged by Andrew Balent

Item: 98-I-1014
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Acclaimed composer Andrew Balent provides students with the melodies to some of our country's most beloved and revered songs that speak the name Freedom! This compilation allows students to further develop skills of solo performance with music that is challenging but familiar. With this repertoire at hand, even less experienced performers have the opportunity to shine at solo festivals, concerts, and community events. Our national spirit is reaffirmed in songs that will never be silenced. Performances of pieces in this collection are sure to become fond musical memories for the student musician. While the content of the book is familiar to all of us, the pieces fall into a few different categories: Songs of the Armed Forces, Patriotic Hymns, Songs of Reverent Nationalism, and patriotic songs with a popular flair.

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Additional Details
Series: FJH Solo Time
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-56-939268-4
ISBN13: 978-1-56-939268-3
UPC: 674398210978
SKU: 98-I-1014

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About the Arranger: Andrew Balent

Andrew Balent is an accomplished composer and arranger whose work has appeared in educational settings across North America. Known for crafting accessible yet musically substantive arrangements, Balent brings sensitivity to both familiar melodies and the pedagogical needs of developing musicians.

His arrangements prioritize clarity and engagement without sacrificing musical integrity, making him a trusted voice in the FJH Music publishing catalog. Educators recognize his ability to honor well-known material while creating scoring that genuinely challenges and rewards student performers.

Why we love this

Balent's arrangements strike a crucial balance: they're recognizable enough that students feel confident and proud performing them, yet musical and technical enough to represent genuine solo work. Programming patriotic selections as featured solos creates natural concert moments where audiences connect immediately, giving young trombonists meaningful performance experience without overwhelming them.

What to expect

These arrangements honor patriotic traditions without cynicism or oversimplification. Whether moving through martial precision, hymn-like reverence, or folk-inflected melodies, you're engaging music rooted in American identity and history. The familiar lyrics and themes behind each tune create an emotional anchor that deepens the performance experience.

Who it's for

Trombonists in their second or third year of study who are ready for meaningful solo work beyond etude books. This collection serves students preparing for solo festivals, school concerts, or community performances where they want to showcase growing technical ability alongside musical maturity.

How to get the most out of it

  • Attend to phrase shaping by identifying where the melody breathes, especially in hymn-style arrangements where long lines demand controlled airflow and steady support
  • Interact with the accompaniment rather than treating it as background; these pieces often feature harmonic movement that can guide your phrasing and intonation
  • Distinguish between the character of each category (Armed Forces songs typically need crisp articulation and energy, while reverent nationalism pieces call for warmth and sustained tone)
  • Practice entrances carefully, as familiarity can lead to rushing; establish your tempo early and commit to it

How to use it

Feature individual solos during holiday concerts, Veterans Day programs, or Americana-themed nights, where audience familiarity enhances student confidence. These pieces also work well for developing musicians to perform in succession, creating an extended patriotic segment that showcases your section's depth of musicianship.

Skills your students will build

  • Solo performance under concert conditions
  • Phrasing and interpretation of familiar melodic material
  • Sustained tone production across varied musical contexts
  • Stylistic awareness (military songs versus hymnic versus popular arrangements)
  • Entrances and tempo establishment without full ensemble support

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