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ITA Journal
Volume 4, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1976)

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ARTICLES

Workshop Notes on Trombone
by Ernest E. Lyon

Thoughts on several aspects of trombone performance, including posture, tonguing, breathing, embouchure, slide technique, legato, and vibrato, among others

Performance Considerations of Early Music for the Trombone with Other Instruments
by Joseph M. Nicholson

A discussion of the use of sackbuts vs. modern trombones in performances of early music and a brief historical background on sackbut use.

Exit Sliding
by Buddy Baker

Humorous look at jazz trombonist Phil Wilson.

A Selected Bibliography of English Language Material Relevant to the Trombone
by Richard Roznoy

Annotated list of articles in periodicals, and un-annotated list of dissertations and theses. (Part two)

New Approach to Teaching of the Modern Bass Trombone
by Eliezer Aharoni

A discussion of the development of the modern bass trombone and performance on different pitched valves, single and double rotors, dependent and independent.

The Historical and Musical Aspects of the 19th Century Bass Trombone
by Thomas W. Streeter

Outline of the development of the bass trombone and its literature in the 19th-century. Solo Literature, Chamber Music, and Church Music. (Part Two)

Indeterminate Instrumentation: A Way of Extending Instrumental Techniques
by James Fulkerson

Suggestions for performance of 20th-century music. Includes a list of works that are not written for trombone, but could be performed on trombone.

Some Uses of the Trombone in the Mexican Symphonic Repertoire
by Carl J. Christensen

Use of trombones in orchestral works by native Mexican composers.

Thoughts of a Mother
by Bruce Fowler

Thoughts on expanding a trombonist's performance technique and musical thinking.

A Look at Some 18th Century Source Material for the Trombone
by Paul Bryan

A look at 18th century works by Leopold Mozart, Michael Haydn, Albrechtsberger, & Wagenseil to expand the trombonist's repertoire.

Instrument Manufacturers and Specifications
by G.B. Lane

Historical look at instrument manufacturing and detailed descriptions of early instruments. Includes drawings of early instruments. (Part two)

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