Music for Trombone by Canadian Composers
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Northern Soundings features Brad Howland on solo trombone, Frances Perriam on piano, Darren Buhr on double bass, and the Pacific Trombone Quartet, consisting of Brad Howland, Don McDougall, and Bob Fraser of the Victoria Symphony and Kevin Thompson of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.
“Northern Soundings is a fine recording of both solo and ensemble music for trombone by Canadian composers. Trombonist Brad Howland, who serves as the soloist, quartet leader and producer, has gathered an assortment of compositions along with a refined group of musicians to present a quality recording. The CD cover design is crisp and clean and the selection order is presented like a well planned recital...he represents these works by Canadian composers with admirable musicianship.”
~ Online Trombone Journal
Track Listing & Sound Samples
Trombone Quartet
- Elizabeth Raum: Processional Fanfare - 2:38
Trombone & Piano
Greg Furlong: Sonata
- Allegro, energico - 3:41
- Reflectively - 4:23
- Vivace - 3:47
Trombone Quartet
Malcolm Forsyth: Quartet 61
- Ostinato: Andantino - 2:47
- Adagio con moto - 3:02
- Vivace, alla burlesca - 1:46
Trombone & Double Bass
- Steve Tittle - The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore - 9:52
Trombone & Piano
- Elizabeth Raum: Fantasy - 6:14
Trombone Quartet
Kevin Thompson: Canadian Folk Song Suite
- Bien Travailler-Alouette, Moto Perpetuo - 1:55
- She's Like The Swallow - 2:56
- The Kelligrews Soiree - 3:46
Trombone & Piano
Robert Jones: Chorale Preludes
- Largo e pesante - 2:49
- Andante moderato - 2:56
- Andante - 3:13
Total playing time: 56:45
Northern Soundings Quotes
“I very much enjoyed your CD of solo music. There are some excellent tracks on it!! Bravo Brad.”
~ Gordon Cherry; Vancouver, BC, Canada
“It's so gratifying to hear your music performed just the way you imagined it. That's how I felt when I put on Brad Howland's CD with my Processional Fanfare for Trombone Quartet and Fantasy for Trombone and Piano. It's a wonderful CD full of fantastic trombone playing.”
~ Elizabeth Raum; Regina, SA, Canada
“I'm listening to your new CD and think it is great! The northern lights image really turned out perfect. I've contributed my images to many music artists and your CD is by far the nicest looking. Besides attracting me to the album, the music works well with the theme of northern soundings. Much luck in the coming years.”
~ Jan Curtis; Laramie, WY, USA
“Last night I had trouble sleeping. When all the world was cradles in darkness I went downstairs, slipped into my earphones and listened to your recently recorded CD. I found it very beautiful. The music you have chosen is interesting and the sounds that you make with your trombone are just so full and round.”
~ Murray Polson; Victoria, BC, Canada
“These contemporary trombone pieces far surpassed my expectations. They are wonderful to listen to!”
~ Hubert Meeker; Victoria, BC, Canada
Bedlam in Bethlehem
Christmas with the Pacific Trombone Quartet
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The Pacific Trombone Quartet (Brad Howland, Don McDougall, and Bob Fraser of the Victoria Symphony and Kevin Thompson of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra) presents its highly popular Christmas CD:
“An ensemble that plays with a palpable joy, solid tone and intonation and fine style...The program overall is an excellent representation of Christmas music for trombones, containing a pleasant mix of sacred and secular tunes. It is particularly nice to hear the Tommy Pederson Christmas quintet arrangements put down on disc. They are a staple of any trombonists' holiday repertoire, being fun to play and hear...From beginning to end this CD is a joy to listen to, and must have been a joy to record with such fine musicians.”
~ Online Trombone Journal (complete review)
“I just got through listening to samples of your new CD...I fell in love with this recording right away. Congratulations on a superior CD, and I personally wish you great success with this album.”
~ Wallace H. Breedlove, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Track Listing & Sound Samples
Trombone Quartet
- Joy to the World - 2:20
- French Carol - 1:54
- The First Noël - 2:10
- Away in a Manger - 2:00
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - 2:45
- O Jesu So Sweet, O Jesu So Mild - 1:58
- The Little Drummer Boy - 1:59
Trombone Quartet With Ian McDougall
- Jingle Bells - 2:13
- Silent Night - 2:13
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - 1:46
- O Holy Night - 2:08
- Adeste Fideles - 2:03
Trombone Quartet
- The Christmas Song - 2:50
- Bedlam in Bethlehem (on O Little Town of Bethlehem) - 2:59
- Here Comes Santa Claus - 2:09
- Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer - 1:49
Trombone Quartet With Ian McDougall
- Let it Snow - 3:09
- Jungle Bell Rock (on Jingle Bell Rock) - 2:56
Trombone Quartet With Annabelle Vitek, Harp
- Waltz of the Flowers (from the Nutcracker Ballet) - 6:03
Trombone Quartet
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas - 1:33
Total playing time: 49:00
