Trombone Solos: Piano Acc. Book

A carefully chosen setlist of pieces that let intermediate trombonists shine without overselling their abilities. Each selection offers genuine musical satisfaction, from lyrical passages that reward sustained tone to rhythmic figures that build confidence in articulation and tonguing.

Intermediate trombonists preparing for contests, recitals, or solo performances who need curated pieces matched to their technical level. Music teachers and private instructors working with advancing players who want reliable, well-tested repertoire without spending hours sorting through catalogs.

• Balance your dynamic range across the full register. Younger trombonists often play loud passages with solid support but underestimate the resonance needed for soft passages, especially in the lower positions.
• Work the piano part into your preparation from day one. These accompaniments are written to frame the solo line, not compete with it, but they do establish harmonic context that shapes how you hear your own phrasing.
• Mark your slide positions clearly in the score during early rehearsals, then erase them once they become automatic. This keeps your focus on music rather than mechanics.

Pull solos from this collection for student recital nights, small chamber concerts, or contest preparation. The Grade II level makes these accessible for several consecutive years of teaching, so you can rotate selections across different studio or section members.

• Sustaining longer phrases with consistent air support
• Executing smooth position changes across the full range
• Balancing melodic shaping with rhythmic precision
• Reading and responding to piano accompaniment cues
• Controlling dynamics across low, middle, and high registers