Author: ben

The following is a continuation of a discussion started last month between Ken Shifrin and Jay Friedman on the history of orchestral trombone writing and use of the alto trombone. Continue Reading →

The following article is a discussion between Jay Friedman and Ken Shifrin  which was initiated as a follow up to last month’s article on the alto trombone. Thanks to Ken for Continue Reading →

Occasionally I get a question about the use of the alto trombone in symphonic repertoire. There are many questions regarding the original intent of the composer as to the use Continue Reading →

These days, it seems like people are playing more notes than ever before. Players are getting through tons of material at breakneck speeds, as if the player with the most Continue Reading →

My thought in recording this file of the first page of the Concertino by Ferdinand David was to go through the process of making an audition CD, just as many Continue Reading →