Solo Literature for Low Brass and Organ

Whether you are a low brass musician or an organist, you have an opportunity to explore a new and rewarding musical collaboration. This annotated bibliography provides information about 221 original pieces for solo trombone, euphonium, or tuba with organ. Annotations for each work include information about the composer, general stylistic comments, performance notes, and available recordings. My interest in low brass and organ began with an opportunity to play with a gifted and willing organist during my master’s study. It grew into research for a doctoral paper. It’s morphed into a mission to have this literature played more widely. Try it! It will inject welcome variety into routine academic recitals. And it’s a feast for the ears for the many who have never heard this rich combination of instruments. In here, you’ll find solos spanning every dimension, from starched-collar serious to utterly laughable. From serene and reflective to bold and bombastic. From baroque to avant-garde. From easy to extremely challenging. Some are perfectly straightforward. Others require an array of mutes and every tricky technique that composers can imagine (and some you may wish they hadn’t). There’s something for everyone and every situation.