I just added the below entry to both the general Trombone History Timeline and the Alto Trombone History Timeline. In this blog post I have included the Praetorius illustration for the sake of convenience (it’s not included with the entry…
Trombone History
Early Baroque Works for Trombone with Voice
Today I added the below entry to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—first half). The early Baroque was a busy time in the history of the trombone. Look at the number of entries in the timeline just for the year…
Early Baroque Trombone Music on Period Instruments
I just added the below heading and video to the Trombone History Timeline. Among the pieces listed is one of the oldest original trombone quartets. The video features that quartet, with terrific playing on period instruments. Enjoy! 1629—Nuremberg, Germany: Numerous works from Biagio…
Trombone Music from the Early Baroque
I just added the below seven entries to the Trombone History Timeline—17th century (first half). They all refer to music that specifies trombone, and the information comes from A Catalog of Music for the Cornett, an excellent and thorough resource…
Angel Trombonist from German Baroque
I recently added the below picture and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (18th century). I will also be adding it to the collection Angel Trombonists Throughout History. 1700s—King David Playing the Harp, a painting from the German school,…
Angel Trombonist from German Renaissance
Today I added this image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century) and Angel Trombonists Throughout History (where there are now 75 images). c. 1566—Celle, Germany: The interior of Celler Schlosskapelle (the chapel of Celle Castle) is completely…
Trade Catalog: Another 19th Century Alto Trombone Sighting
I just added the below caption to the Alto Trombone Timeline. This addition brings the total number of 19th century trade catalogs that clearly label the alto trombone an E-flat instrument to 22 (see here). What is the historical significance? This is yet another piece of evidence that…
Trade Catalogs: More Alto Trombone in the 19th Century
I just added the below two captions to the Alto Trombone Timeline. This addition brings to 21 the total number of 19th century trade catalogs that clearly label the alto trombone an E-flat instrument (see here). What is the historical significance? This is yet another piece of…
Some London Trombonists
Today I added this picture and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (20th century). And no, I can’t see any trumpets either. c. 1930—London, England: John Cooper, an artist of the East London Group, paints Hark to Trombone and Trumpet (see below…
Renaissance Angel Trombonist
I just added the image and caption below to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). I will also be adding it to the collections Angel Trombonists Throughout History and How to Hold a Sackbut. And yes, that tubing does appear…