Description
Bring a cool, sophisticated twist to a classical favorite with Bill Geldard’s jazz-inspired arrangement of Edvard Grieg’s Hall of the Mountain King. Scored as a feature for Bass Trombone, this version transforms the iconic, brooding melody from Peer Gynt into a stylish showcase for the deep, resonant voice of the trombone. Geldard’s arrangement infuses the piece with “big band” swing, syncopated rhythms, and clever harmonic departures, all while maintaining the inexorable build-up of the original. This is a fantastic “fun” item for any concert, perfect for showcasing the personality and technical agility of your bass trombone player. Its unique blend of classical recognition and jazz flair makes it a guaranteed audience-pleaser.
Difficulty 5
(Hard) Arrangements with a difficulty 5 begin to introduce polyrhythm’s and asymmetrical meters. Changing meters are much more frequent and instrumentation may be more diverse, and include piano, harp, or unusual instruments.
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