Added another article to HubPages: God Save the King! The Trombone in Coronations throughout History. The number of coronations that trombone has participated in is impressive, a reflection of the longstanding view that the trombone is an important instrument for special…
Trombone Images
Trombone History: Headed Both Ways
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…
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…
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…
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)…
Trombone History: 41 Images of Angel Trombonists
Added an article, Angel Trombonists Throughout History: 41 Images, to HubPages. The pictures span from the 15th century through the 18th century and include many not generally known in the “trombone world.” Check out the article here.
Females in Trombone History, 1500-1900
Added another new article, Females in Trombone History, 1500-1900, to HubPages. Lots of interesting info and images. You can find it here. Along similar lines, I also added the following to the 19th century (2nd half) of the Trombone History…