Three and Three Quarters: 3 Trombones Score & Parts

A conversation among friends who happen to play trombone, organized by the gentle swing of waltz time. The lighthearted subtitle sets the tone: this is music made without pretense, full of the kind of wit that comes from understanding the instrument's voice.

Trombone students or professionals seeking accessible, genuinely fun chamber repertoire that doesn't condescend to the players. Three trombonists at the intermediate level or above will find rewarding parts without excessive technical demands.

• Balance the three parts as equal voices. Each trombone line deserves clarity, so resist the temptation to dominate the texture even when your part sits higher.
• Let the lighthearted character breathe through articulation. Tonguing choices should feel conversational, not mechanical.
• Lock the phrasing across all three parts so the trio moves as one musical thought, even during passages that sit in different registers.

Perfect for a concert opener or chamber showcase where you want to establish a warm, approachable tone. Use it to give advanced middle school or high school trombonists a chamber experience before moving to longer or more demanding works.

• Ensemble balance and voice independence in three-part writing
• Phrasing in compound meter (3/4 time)
• Lyrical tonguing and articulation control
• Collaborative listening and rhythmic precision in small ensembles