Semester
Summer
Date of Graduation
2023
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Type
DMA
College
College of Creative Arts
Department
School of Music
Committee Chair
Keith Jackson
Committee Co-Chair
Scott Tobias
Committee Member
Yoav Kaddar
Committee Member
Hakeem Bilal
Abstract
For nearly 60 years composers have written for bass trombone as a solo instrument and continue to create works that showcase its virtuosity and musical capabilities. Before 1961, bass trombonists would often play tuba solos, transcriptions, and musical arrangements from other instruments. This document includes works that were composed specifically for bass trombone from as early as 1961 to 2021. Each piece is categorized and presented with an evaluation in addition to a level of performance preferable for collegiate students to professional performers. Commentary has also been included discussing challenging areas as well as providing information necessary to perform the music successfully.
Recommended Citation
Ortega, Andrew Amadeus, "A Selective Guide to Solo Bass Trombone Repertoire from 1961 to Present" (2023). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 12053.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/12053
Comments
Abstract is now single-spaced