Trombone Ensembles
Trombone Choir is an ensemble type rapidly growing in popularity. The range, warm tone and surprising flexibility of the trombone makes it feel like the brass equivalent of a traditional vocal choir but backed by tremendous power. This page has a number of arrangements to choose from for choirs of all shapes and sizes, but if there is any piece of music you want to play with your choir (or if you need a more specialized arrangement), reach out through the contact page to inquire about commissions!
Original Works
Original compositions from Trombone Choir by Cody Duke Anderson.
TROMBOVERTURE
Tromboverture is celebration of the trombone choir. Beginning with a lively and joyous motif, it dances among the players. Transitioning to the middle segment, a grand melody emerges, evoking strength and confidence. The concluding section merges the earlier themes, culminating in a vibrant and triumphant finale!
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Simple Gifts
An arrangement of Simple Gifts originally commissioned by a sackbut octet. This piece is a bit of a blend of renaissance style with some modern sensibilities and a cheeky reference or two. It is split into choirs A and B, playable by tenor and bass sackbuts or by modern trombones.
Instrumentation: Duration ~ 4'
6 - Tenor Sackbuts
2 - Bass Sackbuts
or
6 - Tenor Trombones
2 - Bass Trombones
Symphonies
Tired of counting hundreds of measures of rest just to play a handful of notes?
Tired of seeing TACET on most movements of every symphony?
Now if your chance to show those string players how it's done with these arrangements of some of the biggest and most popular classical symphonic works!
Symphony No. 2 mvm. IV (ending excerpt)
Gustav Mahler
A brilliant and groundbreaking symphony now brought to the glory of a full armada of trombones! This arrangement starts towards the end of the final movement around measure 472 in the original score, the Langsam. Misterioso. Best played by a LARGE choir.
Instrumentation:
1 - Alto Trombone
11 - Tenor Trombones
4 - Bass Trombones
Duration ~ 14'
Symphony No. 5 mvm. IV, Op. 64
Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky
The final movement of Tchaikovsky's brilliant 5th symphony as arranged for a large trombone ensemble! This arrangement is very demanding both technically and on the chops, but should prove to be an excellent crowd pleaser.
Instrumentation:
1 - Alto Trombone
8 - Tenor Trombones
3 - Bass Trombones
Duration ~ 12'30"
Symphony No. 9, "From the New World", Op. 95
Antonin Dvorak
This symphony is a staple of orchestral literature and one of the most iconic pieces of classical music in existence! This arrangement features all 4 movements, a number of solo opportunities, and the use of multiple different types of mutes to achieve a wide range of colors.
Instrumentation:
9 - Tenor Trombones
3 - Bass Trombones
Duration ~ 42'
Film Scores
Out of respect to copyright, many of these pieces may not be for sale. If you are interested in playing any of these pieces, use the Contact button to reach out directly.
The Magnificent Seven
Elmer Bernstein
A classic cowboy movie with a classic cowboy theme. This arrangement includes the traditional parts you love along with a tender adagio section and the ORIGINAL and spicy ending often missing from most arrangements!
Instrumentation:
6 - Tenor Trombones
2 - Bass Trombones
Opt.
1 - Timpani
3 - Percussion
Duration ~ 5'30"
March from 1941
John Williams
Whether you consider the movie to be an underrated comedy or a big swing and a miss, the music provided by John Williams is as clever and riveting as you would expect! This challenging and VERY catchy march will test your rhythmic proficiency and delight any audience.
Instrumentation: Duration ~ 5'30"
6 - Tenor Trombones
2 - Bass Trombones
3 - Percussion (snare recommended!)
Opt.
1 - Timpani
1 - Piano
1 - Harp
Star Wars: Original Trilogy Suite
John Williams
Star Wars! An absolutely classic soundtrack that's sure to be a hit on any concert. This very challenging suite includes 5 movements which you can play all together (if you have chops of steel) and pull out your favorite movements for any occassion!
Movements:
1. Opening Titles
2. Princess Leia's Theme
3. Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
4. Yoda's Theme
5. Throne Room & End Title
Instrumentation: Duration ~ 25'
6 - Tenor Trombones
2 - Bass Trombones
Opt.
1 - Timpani
2 - Percussion
1 - Piano
1 - Harp
Theme from Jurassic Park
John Williams
A classic cowboy movie with a classic cowboy theme. This arrangement includes the traditional parts you love along with a tender adagio section and the ORIGINAL and spicy ending often missing from most arrangements!
Instrumentation:
6 - Tenor Trombones
2 - Bass Trombones
Duration ~ 5'30"