Trombone Solos: Trombone Book

A curated pathway through genuine trombone writing. Each piece offers something distinct musically while staying within the technical reach of a capable young player, creating space for real musical expression rather than survival.

Advancing Level II trombone students aiming for contest success or recital performance. This book serves intermediate players who have solid fundamental technique but need carefully-vetted solo literature that challenges without overwhelming them.

• Work through the supplementary piano accompaniment volume during rehearsal so you can hear how each solo sits in a fuller harmonic context before tackling it alone.
• Select solos that highlight different slide positions and articulation styles within the collection so your student builds facility across the entire range of techniques.
• Use contest requirements as your pacing guide; prepare one solo per competition cycle rather than rushing through multiple pieces in a short timeframe.

Integrate these solos into your private lesson rotation and use the Federation Festivals selections to build your contest preparation calendar. Pair students with pieces that match their strengths, then schedule performances across your spring recital and festival season.

• Reading and executing solos with piano accompaniment
• Building slide technique across multiple registers
• Developing contest-appropriate articulation and phrasing
• Managing musical interpretation within advancing-level repertoire
• Sight-reading skills across varied solo styles and tempos