Added the below image and entry to the 19th Century Trombone History Timeline (first half). It is noteworthy because it appears to show both rear-facing and traditional trombones playing in the same ensemble. It also represents yet another rear-facing trombone…
Month: August 2010
Curious Trombone History Image
Added the below entry and images to the Trombone History Timeline, 17th century (first half). The instrument most clearly resembles a trombone, although the left-hand grip and the fact that the rear bow doesn’t extend behind the head is obviously…
Trombone History: Domestic Joys
Added the below entry and image to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, first half). Interesting related themes include Females in Trombone History and rear-facing trombones. 1865—Paris, France: A satirical graphic titled Domestic joys of parents whose daughters take part…
Trombone in Russian Orchestra
Added the following to the Trombone History Timeline (19th Century—first half): c. 1850—Russia: Symphony Concert in Russia, a lithograph by R. Babajev, includes a depiction of a trombonist performing in an orchestra. A violinist conducts the group with his bow…
Beautiful Alto Trombone Playing
Really beautiful alto trombone playing! Added the following two clips to the 18th Century Timeline of Michael Mulcahy’s solo premiere with the Chicago Symphony, playing Leopold Mozart’s Concerto. Mulcahy’s alto playing encompasses many of the best elements writers have historically…
Where’s Waldo? Find the 3 Trombonists!
I recently added the below caption and image to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century–first half). Rather than make it easy here and include the details that clearly show the three trombonists, as a little challenge, I am only including…
Part II of Trombone in Parades
Added Part II (of II) of The Trombone in Parades to HubPages. It covers trombone activity in processions from the 17th through the 19th centuries–more than 25 processions ranging from royal and religious processions to military processions, Beethoven’s funeral procession being…
The Trombone in Parades
Added another article, Trombone History: The Trombone in Parades, 15th and 16th Centuries, to HubPages. It’s the first of a two-part series on the trombone in processions throughout history. Check it out here.
Vote for Trombone Article on HubPages
Not sure what to make of this, or why they would want to feature a trombone article, but I got the notice shown below today from HubPages. So, if you get a minute and you’re so inclined, I would love…
Trombone in Concert Scenes from the Early 17th Century
I recently added the first image/entry shown below to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century–first half). The painting is noteworthy for three reasons, in my opinion: 1) the performers appear to be upper-class, 2) the trombonist is female, and 3)…