Free sheet music for trombone by Benjamin Coy

Bach chorales are a popular way to warm up a section or ensemble. Bach Chorales Deconstructed presents a set of chorales in solo, duet, trio, and quartet formats for convenient use in a variety of settings. This resource is equally applicable in the lesson studio, the orchestral sectionional, and the quartet rehearsal.

In addition, I've transposed 384 of Bach's harmonizations into trombone range and compiled them into A Trombonist's Hymnal, comprised of two volumes. These quartets can be downloaded for free under a Creative Commons license.

Volume 1: Bach Chorales from Cantatas

Volume 2: Bach Chorale Harmonizations

Intonation Studies for Three Trombones consists of 70 pages of intonation exercises for an orchestral trombone section. This book distinguishes itself from similar resources by helping trombonists learn to work in the environment they most often encounter: performing with each other. Rather than providing a CD for private practice or describing abstract principles, it addresses the issues that orchestral musicians deal with on a daily basis. From the common chord voicings at the beginning to the annotated orchestral excerpts at the end, every exercise is directly applicable to standard orchestral repertoire.

Related to this publication, I have written a short discussion regarding proper tuning of the minor seventh interval.

I think Debussy's lyrical and heartfelt music is a natural match for the trombone's vocal qualities. However, I think it's a critical error to use this repertoire as a vehicle to show off excessive range or technique; the simplicity and beauty of the melodic line must override all other concerns. Here, I have transcribed two of his songs for trombone and piano.

Debussy: La fille aux cheveux de lin

Debussy: Beau soir

Tommy Dorsey was one of the great practitioners of the trombone solo repertoire. Sadly, too few of us can book a full big band for a solo recital, and must make do with smaller instrumentation. Here, I've arranged his signature "Trombonology" for trombone and piano.

Dorsey: Trombonology

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Ravel's orchestration of Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition is one of the most beloved pieces of the orchestral repertoire. Here, I've orchestrated the last two movements ("Baba Yaga" and "The Great Gate of Kiev") for double trombone quartet plus an optional (but highly recommended) percussionist.

Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition

My 0th brass quintet is a three movement work that showcases a quintet's musicianship in a late Classical style.

Coy: Brass quintet #0

Tired of Rubank duets? These eight highly sightreadable duets provide a welcome addition to the established repertoire.

Coy: Eight duets for two trombones

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