The musical material for Canyon Echoes was inspired after a trip to the Grand Canyon. The open voicings of quartal harmonies reflect the canyon s vast expanse. This work is fun to perform and enj...

Challenging Jazz Duets - Volume 3 is a set of 5 jazz duets for players of multiple combinations of instruments. The purpose of these duets is to provide players challenging jazz duets based on the...

Challenging Jazz Duets - Volume 4 is a set of 5 jazz duets for players of multiple combinations of instruments. The purpose of these duets is to provide players challenging jazz duets based on the...

Challenging Jazz Duets Volume 1 is a set of 5 jazz duets for players of multiple combinations of instruments. The purpose of these duets is to provide players challenging jazz duets based on the c...

Challenging Jazz Duets Volume 2 is a set of 5 jazz duets for players of multiple combinations of instruments. The purpose of these duets is to provide players challenging jazz duets based on the c...

So who doesn't like playing duets? Especially fun ones. Please find printed upon these pages a handful of easy duets to while away the time. A varied assortment of styles is offered for your merrim...

I had a lot of fun writing "Just For Two" and fun is what playing duets is all about. These duets were written in a variety of styles, keys and meters and will provide hours of... you guessed it.....

The material in these duets have been taken from a variety of public domain sources including vocal duets and instrumental works for strings, horns, flutes and even bagpipes(!); composers represent...

This is a collection of arrangements of well-known music set for 2 like-instruments (or may be combined with other transposing instruments). These serve as a great introduction to chamber playing a...

This collection of short original duets is ideal for developing strong musical skills, independent playing and just having fun! Possible uses might include anything from a short interlude between c...

This is a collection of arrangements of well-loved Christmas music set for 2 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situations such as school concerts, at chur...

This is a collection of short original pieces set for 2 like-instruments. They are suitable for a variety of performance situations including school concert, festival use or at church. All duets ar...

This is a collection of over 20 short arrangements of well-loved children s pieces, classical works and folksongs that are ideal for beginner musicians. Students in the first year of playing can en...

Moments Majestique is a versatile duet that works well for any occasion. It has a royal or regal air about it, and is adaptable to almost any instrumental combination or cross-over. It is designe...

Designed for beginning level instrumentalists, Partners n Sidekicks was written for a couple of my former students whose musical energies were contagious. Though both very independent players (a s...

This is a collection of fresh, new arrangements of well-loved Christmas music set for 2 trumpets and piano. A number of styles and moods are represented in these eight pieces. They are suitable for...

These arrangements are fun and easy and will make a perfect addition to any Christmas concert or holiday celebration. Also available with these arrangements are beautiful, lush orchestral accompani...

This work belongs to that large body of early music for which we can identify neither the composer nor the occasion that stimulated its creation. This composition is a carefully worked out double f...

This energetic work is dance-like in character with a touch of frivolity. It brings to mind a more contemporary setting of the moresca or Renaissance masque. It is also the third movement of the t...

As the second movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is designed to be very introspective and thought provoking; a piece that sugges...

This is a collection of original compositions and arrangements of various styles of jazz music set for 3 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situations such...

As the second movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is designed to be very introspective and thought provoking; a piece that sugges...

As the first movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. Designed to remind the listener of the Renaissance style madrigal, in a modern setti...

Musical Tag is a light-hearted work designed to provide some amusement amongst the performers by way of a "chase" between two voices with the third voice tagging along. Each voice is given melodic...

Novelette, as the title would suggest, is a small story with several distinctive chapters. As a result, this composition is a set of five variations on an original theme and each with their own ch...

As the third movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is dance-like in character with a slight sense of urgency. It is an excellent...

Scherzo Diabolique is a diabolical display of notes and rhythms designed to showcase the technical skills of the trio who performs it. It is a relentless foray into a facile-fingered fold. While...

Solemnis Elegiac is an introspective, melancholy work that evokes the feelings of personal loss.

This piece was designed to teach various forms of syncopation in an ensemble setting. While much of what is presented is pretty straightforward and somewhat common in terms of syncopated figures,...

A tableau can be defined as a picturesque grouping of persons, striking a pose. So too is my vision of this piece as I see a group of individuals in a statuesque, albeit somewhat regal setting, ea...

The title of this piece, Three and Three-Quarters, is not meant as some hidden cryptic message, but simply that of three performers getting together for some musical fun in three-quarter time. It...

Trombonists have always played chorales for the development of fine ensemble performance. The limited technical demands, clear harmonies and independent lines in this style permit players to focus...

This is a collection of compositions and arrangements of well-loved music set for 3 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situations such as school concerts,...

This is a collection of compositions and arrangements of well-loved music set for 3 like-instruments (or can be used with others in the series to accommodate performance with any combination of ins...

This is a collection of original compositions by award winner educator and composer Kevin Kaisershot set for 3 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situation...

This is a second collection of original compositions by award winner educator and composer Kevin Kaisershot set for 3 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance si...

Don Sweete has taken eight three-part Renaissance vocal pieces and arranged them for trombone trio. Ideal for three tenor trombones, any piece from this collection can be used for recitals or conce...

Triplet Trove is a concept piece designed to teach the use of the triplet figure within a musical composition. The number three therefore figures prominently in its structure as it is written for...

This arrangement for 3 trombones and organ is another very successful addition to music for trombone choir. This work is not too difficult and can be performed with or without the continuo. Clear a...

The Huron Indian Carol (also known as The Huron Carol and Twas in the Moon of Wintertime) is generally considered the first Canadian Christmas carol. This hauntingly beautiful piece set for 3 like-...

This beautiful hymn has been arranged to feature several players in the trombone quartet. This arrangement opens with a short introduction then proceeds through several verses. Each verse is scored...

This famous and popular piece needs no introduction. It has been transposed into B-flat concert to facilitate range but none of the melodic lines has been compromised. All the parts are fairly equa...

This collection takes some famous chorales from Luther, Praetorius and others and puts them together to form a practical and useful suite that is approachable by most quartets.This arrangement is i...

Deception is an energetic ride through different articulations, harmonies and styles in just three minutes. This five-part rondo weaves it way through tonalities, serving as a great introduction to...

This collection is directed at the developing player and a wide variety of pieces has been arranged with this in mind. Pieces include the main themes from: Aura Lee, Surprise Symphony, 1812 Overtur...

Ben Perrier has released this popular Christmas piece from his collection of often-performed arrangements. Set in the original key of D major, this arrangement is challenging but has interesting pa...

The famous Mexican Hat Dance is a traditional melody that has been used extensively in movie scores. This arrangement has used several creative compositional devices to make it more rhythmically an...

Northwestern Sketches was written in the weeks before Benjamin Perriers 1996 Christmas vacation in Thunder Bay which is located in Northwestern Ontario. His excitement for the upcoming trip greatly...

Following along the similar lines as the Trios for Trombones, Don Sweete has arranged five Renaissance and early Baroque pieces for trombone quartet. The first part is fairly high (often around hig...

This arrangement of Shenandoah was written for the trombone ensemble Slide By Slide. This setting evokes the feeling of a ship traversing one of America s major waterways.

Spirituals have found their way into the standard repertoire of vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrical tunes combined with the powerful message they tell affect us all. This arrangement is mai...

The sound of a trombone quartet closely resembles the sound and scope of an all-male choir. As a result it seems only natural for arrangers to look to the choral repertoire to create sets of short...

Victoria, and others in his time period were writing a substantial amount of sacred choral writing. Tenebrae Factae Sunt is a beautiful example of this type of music, arranged here for 4 trombones....

The canzona is a form popularized by the great Giovanni Gabrieli. The contributors to the popularity of this form were not limited to this one composer. These three interesting and varied canzonas...

Don Sweetes Three Pieces for Trombone Quartet is a challenging work for advanced musicians. The upper trombone part is in a high tessitura for the majority of the work but the melody parts are dist...

The Silver Swan, My Heart to Thee Now Makes its Plea and Now is the Month of Maying make up this set of famous madrigals for 4 trombones. There are two slower melodies and one fast one to add varie...

Turkey in the Straw is true hoe-down music and should be played with the energy of the square dancers. The syncopated rhythms combined with the short crisp articulations makes this a fun tune for b...

Each hymn was conceived as a four-part chorale to be used as both a warm-up selection and a piece that could be used to develop lyrical performance skills. Both hymns are personal favorites of the...

Keith Kinder has adapted two Renaissance motets O, My Beloved, Thine Eyes and Sancta Trinitas for trombone quartet. The top part is in tenor clef as the line ascends to high Cs and Ds. The other pa...

The Cougar Fanfare is an excellent way to begin a concert. Written for five trombones, it is accessible for a quintet or large trombone choir of young players. At just over one minute in length, th...

This arrangement of the main theme of Handel s Hornpipe from his Water Music is intended for use by intermediate trombone students. The parts can be played with one or multiple players on a part.

A great new arrangement of this powerful work is perfect for trombone quintet. Originally for organ, this very chromatic work lends itself well to a choir of trombones. This arrangement is rated di...

This is a tremendous addition to the trombone ensemble repertoire. Don Sweete has arranged and edited many significant new pieces for various combinations of trombones. The Two Italian Madrigals is...

This is a terrific arrangement for 6 trombones that was taken from a choral setting. The expanse and scope of an ensemble of this size is truly shown at its best with this Renaissance piece.

This is a beautiful piece of music that has been elegantly arranged for 8 trombones by Keith Kinder. The concept of two antiphonal trombone quartets is brilliant and the sound of this ensemble is...

This piece was written by the little known composer Johann Henschel. It is found here in a ground-breaking new edition by Don Sweete. The original parts have been proofed and edited for errors and...

Echo Song has been set for two choirs of 4 trombones each. As the title would suggest, there is a continuous echo effect throughout the work. An ideal piece for a recital at the university or profe...