2025-26 Consortium Commission
for trombone octet or choir

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.

Consortium Details and Benefits

  • Limited to 25 member institutions or ensembles
  • Lead commissioners - Dr. Sterling Tanner, University of Colorado, Boulder and Dr. Drew Leslie, Colorado State University
  • Cost per ensemble - $60
  • Parts and score provided as PDF files for easy reproduction for larger choirs
  • Personalized score and parts with the name of each ensemble/institution and/or instructor/conductor
  • Appropriate difficulty for collegiate or advanced high school trombonists
  • Anticipated Completion: Early October 2025
  • Performance exclusivity until May 1, 2026
  • Duration: ca. 12 minutes
    • 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

Join the Commission!

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    Questions: [email protected]

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