A History of the Trombone, the first title in the new series
American Wind Band, is a comprehensive account of the development
of the trombone from its initial form as a 14th-century Medieval
trumpet to its alterations in the 15th century; from its
marginalized use in a particular Renaissance ensemble to its
acceptance in various kinds of artistic and popular music in the
19th and 20th centuries. David M. Guion accesses new and important
primary source materials to present the full sweep of the
instrument's history, placing particular emphasis on the people who
played the instrument, the music they performed, and the relevant
cultural contexts. After a general overview, the material is
presented in two main sections: the first traces the development of
the trombone itself and examines the literature written about it,
and the second investigates the history of performance on the
instrument—the ensembles it participated in, the occasions in
which it took part, the people who played it, and the social,
intellectual, political, economic, and technological forces that
impinged on that history. Guion analyzes the trombone's place in
countries all over the world and in many styles of music, such as
art, opera, popular, and world music. An appendix of transcriptions
of selected primary source documents, including translations, and a
comprehensive bibliography round out this important reference.
Fully illustrated with more than 80 images, A History of the
Trombone appeals not just to trombonists but to students, scholars,
and fans of all musical instruments.
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