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Recital Repertoire of the Trombone as Shown by Programs Published by the International Trombone Association

By David Guion • January 01, 1999

An examination of the recital programs published in the first 25 volumes of the ITA Journal, presented mostly in tables. Trombonists have programmed both solos and ensembles, with literature ranging from early music to avant garde and jazz. 283 pieces have been played at least five times in at least one five-year period or at least 15 times overall.

 

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