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The Rosary for Trombone Solo and Piano: Trombone/ Euphonium, Solo with Piano

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The Rosary for Trombone Solo and Piano: Trombone/ Euphonium, Solo with Piano

The Rosary for Trombone Solo and Piano: Trombone/ Euphonium, Solo with Piano

By Ethelbert Nevin / arr. Floyd O. Harris

Grade: 1

Item: 36-10530159
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Ethelbert Nevin (1862-1901) wrote the Rosary for voice and piano in 1898, and it is one of the pieces for which he is best known. Floyd Harris has arranged the work here for a trombone trio with piano accompaniment. The work is a perfect selection for beginning brass players to take to contest or play at a recital. Versions exist for trumpet/cornet solo, duo, or trio, trombone solo, duo, or trio, and baritone solo or duo. Each version has piano accompaniment.

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Additional Details
Series: LudwigMasters Brass Series
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-88-852400-2
ISBN13: 979-8-88-852400-8
UPC: 676737682330
SKU: 36-10530159
Instrumentation: Detailed Instrumentation: Trombone Solo and Piano

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About the Composer: Ethelbert Nevin

Ethelbert Nevin (1862-1901) was an American composer and pianist whose salon pieces achieved remarkable popularity during the late nineteenth century. Born in Edgeworth, Pennsylvania, he studied in Boston and later in Europe, where he absorbed the lyrical traditions of Romantic music and brought them back to American concert halls and parlors.

Why we love this

The Rosary offers young brass players a chance to perform a genuinely beloved melody without getting lost in technical demands. Nevin's gift for memorable songwriting shines through in this arrangement; the tune sits naturally on trombone, and the Grade 1 difficulty level means students spend their energy on musicality and phrasing rather than wrestling with the mechanics.

What to expect

Warm and contemplative, The Rosary flows with the ease of a well-known hymn or folk song. The melody has a gentle, devotional quality that invites the player to sing through the instrument rather than simply play the notes.

Who it's for

This solo works beautifully for trombone or euphonium players preparing for their first festival or recital appearance. The approachable level and familiar melodic content make it ideal for students building confidence in solo performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening phrase with a gentle crescendo and slight ritardando at the cadence to let the melody breathe naturally
  • Balance your dynamic range carefully with the piano; the accompaniment is an equal partner, not a background layer
  • Use legato tonguing to connect the phrases smoothly and maintain the song-like character throughout

How to use it

This piece works well in a recital where you want to include something reflective between more energetic selections. It also serves as an excellent confidence-builder for students preparing for their first solo competition or contest appearance.

Skills your students will build

  • Legato phrasing and breath control at the phrase level
  • Dynamic shaping to create musical contour
  • Balancing solo line with piano accompaniment
  • Interpretation of a vocal melody on an instrumental voice

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