Neoclassical Suite for trombone octet or trombone choir
Medium Advanced - ca. 12 minutes Performed at the 2025 International Trombone Festival by the University of Colorado Trombone Ensemble Performed at the 2026 American Trombone Workshop by the Colorado State University Trombone Ensemble Purchase at Murphy Music Press ($30 each, click links below)
I am excited to announce my largest work for trombone ensemble to date that is based on many enjoyable years of playing with other trombonists myself. Inspired by favorite works for trombone ensemble by 20th century composers such as Serocki, Defaye, Bozza, Jacob, and others, this new piece could serve as a cornerstone of a trombone choir concert and pedagogically appropriate for advancing collegiate and high school trombonists.
Duration and Movements
Total Duration: ca. 12 minutes, all movements may be performed separately
Movement I - Fanfare á Quatre (utilizing quartal/quintal harmonies and a brash American style) - ca. 3 minutes
Movement II - "Les Sons et les parfums..." ("the sounds and fragrance of night", using mutes and 1920's French jazz and post-impressionist language) - ca. 5 minutes
Movement III - Marche Octatonique (based entirely on the octatonic scale with aggressive rhythms referencing Bartók and Hindemith) - ca. 4 minutes
Prior Trombone Works by James M. David
Garden of the Gods - Joseph Alessi, solo trombone; Columbus State University Trombone Ensemble
Secure. Contain. Protect. - Jeremy Wilson, trombone; David Rogers, piano
Song of the Valar - James Markey, bass trombone with the Aries Trombone Quartet