Intermediate Bach for Trombone by Johann Sebastian Bach

Solo Title: Intermediate Bach for Trombone
Composer and Arranger: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), arr. Charles Krane
Publisher Code: Spratt Music Publishers, 1272
Date Published: 1962
Clef: Bass
Purchase Link: Stanton’s
Recording: None

Intermediate Bach for Trombone is a collection of 9 short pieces that could individually stand on their own as independent solos. This collection has a wide variety of slow and fast movements with a wide range in pitch and fast tempo. Several movements are quite challenging, such as the “Bourree” where there is more than an octave between pitches on several occasions. Other movements, such as “Allegro Moderato,” have long strands of eighths notes with the half notes receiving the primary beat. Tempos are marked for each movement, and the soloist needs to be cautious in not picking a movement that is too difficult.

Movements and Tempo Markings			Duration
Gigue Allegro (dotted q=72)			2'
Chorale Adagio (q=52)			3'
Bourree Moderato (h=84)			2'
Sarabande Andante (q=60)			3'
Forlane Vivace (dotted h=56)			2'
Allegro Moderato (h=88)			2'
Siciliano Andantino (e=84)			3'
Minuet Allegretto (q=112)			2'
Pastorale Allegro (dotted q=72)			2'
Organization’s Class and Grade Levels		FMEA	ISSMA	ITA	NYSSMA	OMEA	PMEA	UIL
(What is This?)		NL	Yes [1]	NL	2 / 4 [2]	C [3]	4 [4]	3 [5]
Grading Points Scale		Level	Total Points	Range	Rhythm	Tempo	Duration	Bonus
(What is This?)		-	-	G2 to A4	32nd	76 bpm	3' [6]	See Footnote [7]
		3 (2.9)	14.5	2.5	4	2	3	3

1. ISSMA requires one fast and one slow movement.
2. For Level 2, play Minuet only. For Level 4, play either Chorale and Bouree OR Allegro Moderato and Pastorale.
3. OMEA requires movements 1, 2, 3 OR 4, 5, 6 OR 7, 8, 9.
4. PMEA requires “Allegro Moderato” and “Pastorale.”
5. UIL requires one movement.
6. Considering this is a collection of short solos, I have selected the longest duration of time for one movement.
7. Ornamentation (1), Key Signature (1), Interval Jump (1)