Trombone Solos: Piano Acc. Book

Engaging and achievable. These pieces offer the satisfaction of playing real music without requiring technical feats that would derail musicality. You'll find yourself focused on singing through the phrase rather than surviving the passage.

Advancing young trombonists working at Level 1, typically in their second or third year of study. These students benefit from contest and recital repertoire that respects their developing technique while offering genuine musical substance.

• Balance your dynamic control across the range of the piece. Young trombonists often play too loudly in the upper register and too softly in the lower, so use the piano part as your guide for where the melody truly lives.
• Listen carefully to how the pianist voices the accompaniment. The piano part often doubles or supports your line in ways that clarify phrasing and articulation choices you should make.
• Mark your slide positions before the first rehearsal if you haven't played the piece before. Having this roadmap prevents hesitation during performance.

Pair these selections with your band's concert programming to showcase soloists, or use them as the foundation for a solo and ensemble festival season. The alignment with the First Division Band Course makes these pieces natural companions to your regular band curriculum.

• Sustained tone control across the trombone's practical range
• Slide technique with accurate intonation in common positions
• Dynamic contrast and phrasing within Level 1 technical scope
• Accompaniment awareness and ensemble listening