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Low Brass Curriculum (Trombone, Bass Trombone,

Baritone, Tuba)
LEVEL I – Introductory

Suggested Methods:

Grunow, Jump Right In, The Instrumental Series, Book 1 with Cassette/CD, the Solo CD One with
Writing Book

Sample Solos:

NYSSMA Level 1 solos

Skills:

Foundations of efficient technique: relaxed deep breathing, producing a rich buzz on the mouthpiece, full
tone quality
Basic musicianship: develop the ability to hear and sing IN TUNE and move in a steady rhythm

Practice goals:

Learn music by ear – sing first, then play. Breathe where a singer would breathe (phrasing a song).
Develop a repertoire of memorized tunes

LEVEL II – Basic

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Methods:

Grunow, Jump Right In, The Instrumental Series, Solo CD One with Writing Book
Kinyon, Breeze Easy (Book 2)
Rubank, Intermediate Method

Hunsberger, ed., The Remington Warm-Up Studies for Trombone

Sample Solos:

Level 2 NYSSMA Solos

Bach, Minuet

Franck, Panis Angelicus

Handel, Saraband

Skills:

Articulation: separated vs. connected styles

Flexibility: smooth lip slurs with good embouchure
Continued ear training
Major and Minor scales (Bb/ g, Eb/c, F/d)
Remington #1, 3, 5, 13, 18
All major and minor scales and arpeggios, two octaves
High D and above
Sight-reading in alto and tenor clefs
Remington above + #42, 44, 53, 56, 57

Students are required to:

Practice DAILY. I will not require a specific amount of weekly practice unless a student is repeatedly
unprepared. Students should always practice at least 20-30 minutes a day to be minimally prepared for a
30-minute weekly lesson. For maximum benefit, strive for two to three hours daily, but break this up into
half-hour segments to avoid fatigue (both physical and mental) which can lead to injury and/or bad habits.
This amount is required for level 6 students planning to audition for a conservatory.

Participate in large ensemble in school. Ensembles out of school, especially youth orchestras, offer
important and unique musical opportunities and are highly recommended. Playing in a youth orchestra
will raise your musical standards and introduce you to important repertoire. Low Brass instruments are
“team players”!

Attend concerts – at least once per semester, but the more the better. Open your ears to the high quality of
live music in Rochester. Attend RPO concerts (free tickets may be available through CED, or $5 student
rush tickets at the door), recitals, ESM concerts, jazz ensemble, even listen to concerts which don’t
involve brass, such as piano recitals, early music ensembles, operas, etc. Strive to be an intelligent
musician, who happens to play a brass instrument! Buy recordings of great players of your instrument.

Keep your instrument clean and in good working order. Each student must have an appropriate instrument
for his/her skill level and playing goals. Level 5 and 6 students need to have a trombone with f-
attachment, or euphonium/tuba with four valves. I may require repairs as necessary, and on occasion,
require the purchase of a specific mouthpiece. Students will purchase method books, solos, etc. in a
reasonable amount of time (usually two weeks) and bring the necessary materials to every lesson.

LEVEL III – Intermediate

Methods:
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Rubank, Advanced Method, vol. 1

Hunsberger, ed., The Remington Warm-Up Studies for Trombone

Sample Solos:

Level 3 NYSSMA Solos

Corelli, Prelude and Minuet

Bach/Fote, Air

Skills:

Freedom of expression as technique develops

Control of dynamics, articulation, and range with a beautiful, even tone; high G
Major and Minor scales (C/a, G/e, D/b, Ab/f)
Sight reading
Remington above + #7, 14, 16, 19, 20, 23, 28

Level IV – Intermediate

Suggested Methods:

Rubank, Advanced Method, vol. 1 & vol. II

Raph, ed., Introductory Melodious Etudes

Hunsberger, ed., The Remington Warm-Up Studies for Trombone

Sample Solos:

Level 4 NYSSMA Solos

Mozart, Sonatina
Hasse, Suite

Skills:

Legato, vocal style

Natural slurs: seamless use of the air with a relaxed approach
High B-flat
Major and Minor scales (Db/bb, Gb/Eb, A/f#, E/c#)
Remington above + #20, 29, 35, 37, 40, 48

LEVEL V: DIPLOMA LEVEL

Suggested Methods:

Bordogni/Rochut, Melodious Etudes for Trombone, v. I

Bordogni/King, 43 Bel Canto Studies for Tuba

Hunsberger, ed., Blavhevitch Clef Studies
Fote, ed. Kopprasch, Studies for Trombone with F-attachment
King, ed. Kopprasch, Selected Studies for Tuba
Hunsberger, ed., The Remington Warm-Up Studies for Trombone

Sample Solos:

NYSSMA Level 5 Solos

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Trombone:

Mozart, Concerto in B-flat, mvt. III

Hindemith, Sonata, mvts. I & II

Rimsky-Korsakov, Concerto
Sulek, Sonata
Telemann, Suite in f minor

Bass Trombone:

Lebedev, Concerto

Wilder, Sonata
Hidas, Meditation

Euphonium:

Guilmant, Morceau Symphonique

Mozart, Concerto in B-flat, mvt. III

Tuba:

Haddad, Suite for Tuba

Unrated solos, trombone:

Casterede, Sonatine

Grondahl, Concerto
Larsson, Concertino
Pryor, Blue Bells of Scotland
Saint-Saens, Cavatine (+ other Paris Cons. Pieces)

Skills:

Security in the high register

Alto and tenor clefs for trombone
High C; use of f-attachment; double and triple tonguing
Major and Minor scales (B/g#, F#, C#, Cb/ab)
Remington above + #21, 39, 49, 51, 55

LEVEL VI: HONORS LEVEL

Suggested Methods:

Level 5 Materials, plus…

Melodious Etudes for Trombone, v. I and II, as written plus in tenor clef, down the octave
Orchestral Excerpts, in parts and books, ed. Brown
Hunsberger, ed., The Remington Warm-Up Studies for Trombone
Tyrrell, 40 Progressive Studies
Bach, Cello Suites

Sample Solos:
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NYSSMA Level 6 Solos

Trombone:

Blazhevitch, Concerto No. 2 in D-flat

David, Concertino
Guilmant, Morceau Symphonique
Hindemith, Sonata, mvts. III & IV
Jacob, Concerto
White, Sonata

Bass Trombone:

George, Concerto

Hartley, Sonata Breve

Tuba:

Hindemith, Sonata

Mozart, Serenade, ed. Morris

Lebedev, Concerto
Gregson, Concerto
Wilder, Suite No. 1

Euphonium:

Mozart, Concerto in B-flat, mvt. I

Saint-Saens, Morceau de Concert (Nelson)

White, Lyric suite
Solos by Clarke, Bellstedt

Skills:

Demonstrate full control of range, articulation, dynamics, intonation, and rhythm

Mastery of flexibility, slide/valve technique, tone quality, and breath control
Able to create aesthetically compelling interpretations independently

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