- Solo Title: Sonatina
- Composer and Arranger: Robert W. Jones (1932-1997)
- Publisher Code: Wingert-Jones Music, 9051969
- Date Published: 1970
- Clef: Bass
- Purchase Link: Sheet Music Plus
- Professional Recordings: Ron Babcock, Trombone Treasures, No Label
Robert W. Jones’ Sonatina is filled with a technical flair that compliments lyrical prowess. The first movement begins with sweeping melodies at fortissimo that has the performer reach A4 multiple times. While the movement predominantly stays in 4/4, there are brief instances where 2/4 and 7/8 are sprinkled in the movement. Sixteenth notes occur as well with the first movement ending with a G4 trill for two beats. The second movement begins with a muted 3/2 meter that allows for full, expressive lyricism. While some trombone guides say this work is a 3-movement piece, a recording by Ron Babcock includes the “Allegro ma energico” as a part of the second movement [1]. The 6/8 time signature in this faster section is brisk with several jolts of articulation, concluding with glissando rips to G4 in the final measures.
| Movements and Tempo Markings | Duration | |||||||
| I. Allegro Molto | 5' | |||||||
| II. Lento - Allegro ma energico | 5’ | |||||||
| Organization’s Class and Grade Levels | FMEA | ISSMA | ITA | NYSSMA | OMEA | PMEA | UIL | |
| (What is This?) | 5 | Yes | 5 | 4 | A | 5 | 1 | |
| Grading Points Scale | Level | Total Points | Range | Rhythm | Tempo | Duration | Bonus | |
| (What is This?) | - | - | G2 to A4 | 16th | 107 bpm | 10' | Mute, Ornamentation, Meter Changes | |
| 5 (4.7) | 23.5 | 2.5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 3 | ||
- Thompson, J. Mark. Solos for the Student Trombonist, 32-33.