I’d like to let you know about my new composition Ballad and Dance Variations. It comes in two versions, one for trombone and piano and the other for trombone and band. This composition was composed for Paul Compton and the University of Oklahoma Wind Ensemble. The Ballad is lyrical with long lines, rich harmonies, and the trombone part uses the high tessitura frequently. It is rhapsodic in form and has a trombone cadenza towards the end. Three variations follow that are based on motivic ideas from the Ballad. The first is in the style of a waltz, the second is a tango, and the last movement, a stomp. The duration is 12:00 and the difficulty level is advanced. You can sample this piece and my other original compositions and arrangements for trombone by visiting my web site at http://www.cooppress.hostrack.net. Follow the links to "Compositions and Arrangements" and then "trombone".

Sy Brandon