Gordon Cherry has been running Cherry Classics for over 20 years. He is a leading professional Trombonist in North America, having performed as Principal Trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony, and the CBC Radio Orchestra. As well, Gordon has taught hundreds of Brass students for over 30 years at the University of British Columbia and many international leading music festivals.Details
Bass Lines for unaccompanied Bass Brombone by David Fetter, composed in 1993, consists of four intentionally difficult etudes.
No. 1 exploits a traditional Boogie-Woogie figure, taking it through all keys, like an elaborate warm-up.
No. 2 has a Spanish influence. Its first performance was by Blair Bollinger, Bass Trombone of the Philadelphia Orchestra, on a recital at Temple University in 1996.
No. 3 Flowing, is a minimalist challenge requiring concentration, breath control, and stamina, with long flowing patterns, slurs through the middle register, and references to rhythms found in the music of Charles Ives.
No. 4 has a pounding Rock A section and a calm, jazz-cello style B section.
This work of about 15-minutes in length is appropriate for advanced performers.
Bass Lines is a great work to present on a recital, competition or a jury.
YouTube video of Fetter Bass Lines No. 2 Spain
YouTube video of Fetter Bass Lines No. 4 Rock