Bozza-Trois Essais (SP)-P/TN

The percussive textures of this work support and add color to the intricate trombone material. This would be well suited for a trombone masterclass or recital.

Number of Players: 2
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Trombone

Player II: 3 Temple Blocks, 3 Cowbells, 2 Woodblocks, 2 Suspended Cymbals, 2 Bongos, Tambourine, Tam-Tam, Gong, Bass Drum w/Pedal, Snare Drum, Triangle

Eugène Bozza was a brilliant student at the Paris Conservatoire, winning First Prizes for the violin (1924), conducting (1930), composition (1934), as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He conducted the orchestra of the Opera-Comique until 1948; he then became Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes.