I added the below caption and images to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—first half). I have also added this picture and caption to the collections of images in Angel Trombonists throughout History (where there are now 80 examples) and…
Month: September 2015
Another Angel Trombonist from 17C Italy
Today I added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—first half). The number of angel-trombone images from the first quarter of the 17th century alone is remarkable and reflects the role of the trombone as…
An Epic Struggle
Below is the latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century—2nd half). c. 1870—English artist Robert Alexander Hillingford (1828-1904) paints Trombone Player. The unusual grip and posture of the player reflect a humorous struggle (not to mention the impossible…
Sousa Photo from 1892
I recently added the below photo and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century—2nd half). It features the famous conductor-composer John Philip Sousa with the US Marine Band. Several trombonists are pictured on the far right. Additional trombone connections…
Trombone in 19C Adventure Novel
I recently added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century—2nd half). In the story, two French acrobats, about to embark on a journey by sea, need to pack light, taking with them only the essentials….
Brass Bands with Alto, Tenor, and Bass Trombone
I just added the below 2 images and captions to both the Trombone History Timeline (19th century—2nd half) and the Alto Trombone History Timeline. 1865—Lancashire, England: A photograph of the 4th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Band shows trombone players with alto,…
Trombone in Renaissance France
Today I added the below two entries to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). Both of them involve royal celebrations in Renaissance France. These celebrations are part of what is known as the “Royal Tour of France,” a tour by…