Top Broadway and Movie Songs: Trombone Book & Online Audio/Software/PDF

There's a cinematic quality to this entire set. Whether you're soaring through the iconic melody of Over the Rainbow or locking into the driving pulse of Eye of the Tiger, you get to inhabit music that audiences recognize and love. Even at this intermediate level, these arrangements let you sound like you're part of a full orchestra.

Intermediate trombonists at grades 2 through 3 who are ready to play real songs with accompaniment and want to feel the satisfaction of performing material that connects with audiences. This works equally well for students in concert band settings and for those taking private lessons who want engaging solo repertoire.

• Use the TNT 2 software to isolate problem sections at a slower tempo, then gradually increase speed. This bridges the gap between careful practice and confident performance better than fixed recordings alone.
• Sing the melodies away from your instrument first, especially with the Broadway material. These songs carry theatrical intention; knowing the lyrical shape helps you shape the phrase musically.
• Experiment with the demo tracks to hear phrasing and articulation choices from professional musicians, then make conscious decisions about what fits your own interpretation.

Slot individual selections into solo and ensemble festivals, or thread several titles through a spring pops concert to show the range and storytelling potential of the trombone. The online accompaniments mean you don't need a full accompanist on staff for solo performances, and the demo tracks give students a clear model for musicianship at every step.

• Playing with professional orchestral accompaniments
• Phrasing and expression in melodic contexts
• Tempo flexibility and control using variable-speed playback
• Musical interpretation of well-known material
• Confidence in solo performance with full arrangements