I recently added the below image of a wind band from the Seville Cathedral (1564) to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). This image brought to mind a discussion in a book I’ve been reading regarding exactly when, in the…
trombone iconography
Trombone History: Pair of 18th Century Images
Trombone images from the 18th century are somewhat difficult to find, largely due to the fact that the trombone itself was a bit difficult to find during that era. However, I’ve recently added a pair of interesting images to the…
Trombone History: Another Angel-Trombonist
Added the below entry and image to the 16th Century Timeline. It hardly needs mentioning if you’ve looked at the overall Trombone History Timeline or the HubPages article on Angel-Trombonists, but the number of trombonists depicted as angels in artwork throughout…
Getting a Grip
I mentioned in this blog a few weeks ago that I had written an article for HubPages called How to Hold a Sackbut: The Grip of the Early Trombone in Pictures on iconography and the grip of the trombone in…
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 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…
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.
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)…