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ITA Journal
Volume 6, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1978)

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ARTICLES

Trombone Slide Position Equivalence Tables
by Stuart-Morgan Vance

Tables that show "The amount of slide extension for the positions on trombones of different sizes in terms of what position that extension would be on the B-flat tenor trombone."

The Talking Trombone in Jazz
by Gerald Sloan

Historical discussion of the use of the trombone in a vocal role in jazz music, especially achieved through the use of mutes.

Thoughts About Trombone Technique
by Miff Mole

Suggestions for developing the upper register. Reprinted from 1940.

A Selected List of Original Works for Trombone Trio
by Donald Hummel

Includes list of works and sources from which the works may be attained.

Cimbasso
by Rudolf Lewy

Historical support for equating the cimbasso in orchestral literature with the use of the bass trombone.

Some Thoughts on Trombone Tuning
by Charles Dalkert

Practice suggestions and exercises for improving intonation. Focuses on improving half-step distinction.

A Second Look at Rimsky-Korsakov's Trombone Concerto with the Original Cadenzas
by Glenn Smith

Historical information on the Concerto. Includes the original cadenzas for the second and third movements

Index to Orchestral Excerpts for Trombone
by Robert Wagenknecht

Guide to the contents of the published collections of orchestral excerpts. Listed by composer / composition.

Georg Christoph Wagenseil's Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra: An Analysis - First Movement
by Benedict J. Smar

An analysis of Wagenseil's "Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra"

Idiomatic Similarities and Differences of the Trombone and Euphonium in History and Performance
by Edward Bahr

A description of the idiomatic similarities and differences between the trombone and euphonium in performance and history.

Polish Chamber Music for Brass Instruments Since 1945
by Juliusz Pietrachowicz

A brief historical look at brass chamber music in Poland. Includes list of works for brass instruments by Polish composers categorized by instrumentation.

Daniel Speer
by David Fetter

A brief biography of Daniel Speers, well known brass ensemble composer.

Trombone Theater Pieces
by Howard Buss

A discussion of theatrical elements in selected trombone literature.

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