Ravel - Vocalise-étude for Trombone and Piano Book 2 iTromboni alum Kenneth Pearce and

iTromboni alum Kenneth Pearce and Andrew Poirier have skillfully set the Overture to "Nabucco" to highlight the beautiful melodies and technical flare in their arrangement for trombone quintet (2 altos

Philharmonic Sonny Ausman (straight tunes) and retired Professor Steve Sample (swing tunes)

Divinum Misterium (Plainsong chant)

They have all of the recognizable features of the composer: Simplicity

Ravel - Vocalise-étude for Trombone and Piano Book 2 iTromboni alum Kenneth Pearce andVocalise tude (en forme de Habanera) was originally written for voice and is one more example of a French composer's fascination with the music of Spain. Ravel in particular was fond of this Habanera style, having included it in several of his works. This music also may have been composed as a study for students at the Paris Conservatory. Ravel includes virtuosic runs and portamento effects which Mr. Sauer has effectively used in his fine arrangement