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ITA Journal
Volume 9, Issue 1 (Winter/January 1981)

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ARTICLES

Quarter-Tone Scale, Twenty-Four Note Octave
by Earl Schreiber

A discussion of the quarter-tone scale as it relates to slide positioning.

A Checklist of Compositions with Significant Trombone Parts in the Liechtenstein Music Collection
by Craig Otto

A list of compositions with significant trombone parts in the Liechtenstein Music Collection. Listed alphabetically by author. Also includes a description and brief history of the Liechtenstein Music Collection.

The Breathing Process
by Peter Jackson

A mechanical description of the breathing process. Includes several illustrations and bibliography.

The Contrabass Sackbut - A Modern Copy
by Richard Lister

Brief description of a modern copy of the "Oktavposaun" as described by Praetorius.

The Emancipation of the Trombone in Orchestral Literature
by John Drew

A description of the use of the trombone in the orchestral works of selected composers

Ferdinand David's Concertino for Trombone and Orchestra, Op. 4
by Larry Weed

A detailed analysis of David's "Concertino".

Monteverdi's Use of Brass Instruments
by Terry Pierce

A description of the various brass instruments and how Monteverdi used them. Includes musical examples.

Developing the High Register on Trombone
by Donald Appert

A look at a simple and practical approach to developing the trombonist's upper register.

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