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The Guidonian Hand trombone quartet
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biography
Hailed by the New York Times for their “expertly played”
performances displaying “meaty lower brass textures,” the Guido-
nian Hand Trombone Quartet is New York City’s leading modern
trombone collective. They have performed and premiered works
at the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society Master Class Series
as well as Le Poisson Rouge, The Stone, The Juilliard School,
Galapagos Art Space, Manhattan School of Music, The Tank,
Mannes College of Music, New York University, and the Gershwin
Hotel’s New Music series. In July 2010, the Guidonian Hand
performed a concert at the International Trombone Festival in
Austin, TX, which was broadcast online all over the world. This
adventurous ensemble collaborates frequently with living
composers to expand, study, and perform new music for low
brass. In addition to modern literature, the Guidonian Hand gives a
fresh voice to classic repertoire as well as the latest scholarly
editions of Renaissance works. The Hand is passionate about
creating original performance experiences that blend music with
other art forms such as film, dance, theatre and spoken word.
Nestled in the heart of New York City’s vibrant music scene, the
Guidonian Hand has worked exclusively with and premiered works
by composers including Conrad Winslow, J. Mark Stambaugh,
Galen Brown, and Jeremy Howard Beck, the ensemble’s Compos-
er-in-Residence for the 2010/11 season. Looking toward the future,
composers James Bergin, Max Seigel, Gary Philo and Chris
Cerrone are currently creating pieces for the ensemble. The Hand also looks forward to returning to the University of the Arts in
Philadelphia to give a joint master class and recital, as well as presenting a master class at West Chester University during the 2010/11
concert season.
Members of the Guidonian Hand have performed with numerous symphony orchestras including the Dallas Symphony, Utah
Symphony, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Akron Symphony, New Hampshire Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, National Orchestral
Institute, Canton Symphony, and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra and Symphony in Camden.
Now calling New York City home, the trombonists of the Hand hail from all across the country, being natives of
California, New York, Texas and Utah. They hold graduate degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory
and Mannes College of Music.
The Guidonian Hand is Mark Broschinsky, William Lang, Sebastian Vera and James Rogers.
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program offerings for 2011/12 season
TRANSCENDENT SONORITIES : CHORAL WORKS FOR THE TROMBONE
Mozart, Double Fugue (from The Requiem Mass in D minor)
Brahms, Marienlieder
Debussy, Trois Chansons
Haydn, Achieved Is Thy Glorious Work (from The Creation)
Mendelssohn, Equale No. 3
Hindemith, Three Songs for Male Choir
Bruckner, Motets
Machaut, selections from the Notre Dame Mass
Pérotin, Viderunt Omnes
Designed to match the range and timbre of the human voice, the
trombone has spent centuries filling out and accompanying
sacred choirs. This program allows the trombone to move to
the foreground and show the beauty and power that has been
hidden in the back row of the orchestra. This program of
powerful arrangements of vocal works covers multiple eras, from
11th-century four-part organum, through the classicism of Mozart
and Haydn, to the 20th-century male choir works of Debussy and
Hindemith.
FOUR PILLARS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Shostakovich, 8th String Quartet (arr. Mark Hetzler)
Stravinsky, Concertino (arr. Mark Hetzler)
Bartók, 10 Easy Pieces for Piano (arr. James Rogers)
Webern, Langsamer Satz (arr. Mark Hetzler)
The 20th Century was the most remarkable time in Western
art music. No era before it saw such diversification of styles, nor
the creation of so many original personal musical languages.
This program is a sampling of four of the most revered
composers to live through (and react to) a century of ideas, wars,
and discoveries.
THE ART OF THE FUGUE
Contrapunctus No. 1 ~ Original Theme
Contrapunctus No. 4 ~ Inverted Theme
2-Part Invention No. 1
Contrapunctus No. 5 ~ Stretto Theme
Contrapunctus No. 7 ~ Augmented and Diminished Themes
Contrapunctus No. 9 ~ Triple Fugue
Contrapunctus No. 10 ~ Double Fugue
2-Part Invention No. 15
Contrapunctus No. 13 ~ Mirror Fugue
Contrapunctus No. 15 ~ Canon at the Octave
One of the most important pieces of Western art music, The Art
of the Fugue is an essay on the possibilities of thematic
transformation. Carefully selected movements from this set of
works show the primary techniques used by Bach to take a very
simple melody and create a masterwork. All works by J. S. Bach,
arr. Ralph Sauer.
THE POST-MODERN TROMBONE
Daniel Schnyder, Trombone Quartet
Thelonious Monk, ‘Round Midnight (arr. Slide Hampton)
Folke Rabe, Bolos
Conrad Winslow, Pinning Music
Galen Brown, Grind
Jeremy Howard Beck, Awakening
Including many of the greatest and newest trombone quartets
ever written, the “Post-Modern Trombone” highlights a wide
range of approaches to music written after 1950. Tied together
seamlessly with connective interludes, the concert feels as if it is
constantly growing, engaging audiences in a new compelling way
to experience chamber music. From the jazz-based quartets of
Daniel Schnyder to the avant-garde graphic notation of Rabe to
the post-minimalist approach of Galen Brown, the GUIDONIAN
HAND presents a virtuosic concert of highly emotional depth and
beautiful sonorities that will stay with audiences for a long time.
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concerto offerings
QUARTET WITH ORCHESTRAKoetsier, Concertino with String Orchestra
Premru, Music for Three Trombones and Tuba and Orchestra
QUARTET WITH WIND ENSEMBLE/BANDZacares, Oracles
TRIO WITH ORCHESTRABourgeois, Concerto for Three Trombones
Ewazen, Emerald Rhapsody
TRIO WITH WIND ENSEMBLE/BANDHartley, Concerto for Three Trombones
Bourgeois, Concerto for Three Trombones (arr. for band by composer)
additional offerings
CHAMBER MUSIC AND SOLO MASTER CLASSESIn addition to nurturing the growth of low brass literature, the Guidonian Hand wants to train future chamber and solo musicians.
Collectively, members of the Hand have decades of experience in the solo, chamber and orchestral fields. The Guidonian Hand gives
master classes to all student levels in which they coach musicians in solo preparation and in their chamber groups, as well as giving
lectures in technique, ensemble playing and audition and performance preparation. They are also delighted to equip students with all
of the knowledge they need to start or continue their chamber music projects. The Guidonian Hand can give students reference lists of
repertoire, show them the best web resources for finding and ordering new music, and give advice on how to approach composers to
get new pieces written.
COLLEGE COMPOSERS FORUMOne of the primary goals of the Guidonian Hand is to expand chamber music literature for brass instruments. One of the ways they
achieve this goal is to collaborate directly with composers. The Hand can design a program that demonstrates specific techniques of
the instrument to help guide the next generation of composers. They will also play pieces that have been written for the forum, and
answer student questions about the instrument, the trombone quartet as a performing group, or the landscape of contemporary music.
The Guidonian Hand would also enjoy staying in contact with both composition professors and students to see the compositional
process through to completion.
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMSEducational outreach is intrinsic to the Guidonian Hand’s mission. Their
instructive programs forge connections between the music that the children
are currently learning and listening to, and music from around the world and
throughout music history. The quartet works adaptively and effectively with
all grade levels, and excels at demonstrating the intensity and importance
of music to students from all backgrounds.
WIND ENSEMBLE COLLABORATIONThe Guidonian Hand would be honored to perform any of the following
works with university or high school wind ensembles or bands:
Zacares, Oracles (Quartet with Wind Ensemble/Band)
Hartley, Concerto for Three Trombones (Trio with Wind Ensemble/Band)
Bourgeois, Concerto for Three Trombones (arr. for band by composer)
ORGAN COLLABORATIONSA church’s organ can be a great source of joy and pride to a congregation,
as well as an incredible musical instrument. The Guidonian Hand can work
with interested church organists to plan a wonderful and unique collabora-
tive concert which mixes the power of the organ with the flexibility and
richness of the trombone quartet. Possible program works include:
J.S. Bach Passacaglia from the B Minor Mass
Giovanni Gabrieli Sonata
François Couperin Passacaglia and Chaconne
Johann Christoph Pezel Intrada
“Attendite, popule meus”
Jeremiah Clarke Fanfare
Heinrich Schuetz Psalm 1
Daniel Speer Sonata
additional offerings (cont.)
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recent concert performances (2008-2010)
July 8, 2010: Full concert at The International Trombone
Festival (ITF), held at the University of Texas, Austin, TX –
Conrad Winslow, Pinning Music; J. Mark Stambaugh, Splendor
Solis; Eve Beglarian, In and Out of the Game; Galen H. Brown,
Grind (world premiere); Jeremy Howard Beck, Awakening
April 12, 2010: The Juilliard School, Paul Hall, New York City
– Jeremy Howard Beck, Awakening (world premiere)
Feb. 18, 2010: The Tank, New York City – Pérotin (arr. Mark
Broschinsky), Viderunt Omnes; William Osbourne/Abbie Conant,
Pond; Jerome Naulais, Monologue for solo bass trombone; Derek
Jacoby, Sketches for solo trombone (world premiere);
Hovhaness/Shelly (arr. Mark Broschinsky), O World; Jeffrey Gavett,
Duo for trombones (world premiere); Béla Bartók (arr. James
Rogers), Selections from 10 Easy Pieces for Piano; Folke Rabe,
Bolos
Jan. 25, 2010 (air date): Minding Your Business, Manhattan
Neighborhood Network, New York City – Conrad Winslow,
Pinning Music
Dec. 17, 2009: The Gershwin Hotel Performance Space, New
York City – Christmas Medley (arr. Bill Reichenbach); Pérotin (arr.
Mark Broschinsky), Viderunt Omnes; J.S. Bach (arr. Ralph Sauer),
Contrapunctus 1 from “The Art of the Fugue”; Georg Christoph
Wagenseil (arr. Kagarice), Sonata No. 4 in A; Scarbourgh Fair (arr.
Bill Reichenbach); Weezer (arr. Matt Melore), My Name is Jonas;
Weezer (arr. Matt Melore), Buddy Holly
Nov. 27, 2009: The Galapagos Art Space, Brooklyn NY –
Jacob TV, Jesus is Coming; Conrad Winslow, Pinning Music;
Pérotin (arr. Mark Broschinsky), Viderunt Omnes
Nov. 9, 2009: Manhattan School of Music, Greenfield Hall,
New York City – Anthony Barfield, In the Beginning (world
premiere)
Nov. 2, 2009: Manhattan School of Music, Borden
Concert Hall, New York, NY – J. Mark Stambaugh, Splendor
Solis for trombone quartet (world premiere)
Oct. 19, 2009: The Juilliard School, Paul Hall, New York
City – Conrad Winslow, Pinning Music
Oct. 16, 2009: The Gershwin Hotel Performance Space,
New York City – Johann Strauss II (arr. James Rogers),
Leichtes Blut (Polka schnell); Johann Strauss II (arr. Mark
Broschinsky), New Pizzacato Polka; Joseph Haydn, Achieved
Is Thy Glorious Work
Oct. 7, 2009: Mannes School of Music Concert Hall, New
York City – Daniel Schnyder, Trombone Quartet; Thelonious
Monk (arr. Slide Hampton), ‘Round Midnight; Folke Rabe,
Bolos; Conrad Winslow, Pinning Music; Jerome Naulais,
Reflexions; Jacob TV, Jesus is Coming
Sept. 1, 2009: Le Poisson Rouge, New York City – Conrad
Winslow, Dilating Music (known after this performance as
Pinning Music)
May 6, 2009: Lincoln Center, Rose Theatre – Conrad
Winslow, Dilating Music
May 6, 2009: NYU Black Box Theater – Conrad Winslow,
Dilating Music
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recent concert performances (2008-2010) (cont.)
April 28, 2009: Manhattan School of Music, Power Concert
Series – Béla Bartók (arr. James Rogers), 10 Easy Pieces for Piano
Feb. 28, 2009: Church of the Intercession, New York City –
Daniel Speer, Canzona; J.S. Bach, Crucifixus from Mass in B
minor; Béla Bartók (arr. James Rogers), 10 Easy Pieces for Piano;
Claude Debussy, Trois Chansons; Thelonious Monk (arr. Slide
Hampton), ‘Round Midnight; Giovanni Gabrielli (arr. James
Rogers), Canzona a 12
Feb. 9, 2009: Manhattan School of Music, Greenfield Hall, New
York City – Dmitri Shostakovich, 8th String Quartet; Jacob TV,
Jesus is Coming
Dec. 18, 2008: Gershwin Hotel Performance Space, New York
City – Christmas Medley (arr. Bill Reichenbach); Anton Webern,
Langsamer Satz; Claude Debussy, Trois Chansons; Anthony Plog,
Trombone Quartet No. 1, Densities; Jacob TV, Jesus is Coming
Oct. 2008: Manhattan School of Music, Power Concert
Series – Anthony Plog, Trombone Quartet No. 1, Densities
July 29, 2008: The Stone, New York City – Christian
Rodriguez, No Parking
July 24, 2008: The Stone, New York City – Folke Rabe,
Bolos
July 15, 2008: The Gershwin Hotel Performance Space,
New York City – Christian Rodriguez, No Parking; Dmitri
Shostakovich, String Quartet No. 8; Folke Rabe, Bolos
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press
September 3, 2009
additional testimonials
“The Guidonian Hand transcends the limitations of the trombone by
accepting them. Architecturally sound new music using everything of
which the trombone is capable. Brilliant writing, brilliant playing. Loose
and yet rigorously precise. Revelatory. A celebration of pure sound,
and played from the heart at a very high level. Totally new. Go hear it.”
- Sam Burtis, trombonist, bass trombonist, tubist, composer/arranger,
music director, and educator in New York City since 1967
“More interesting, though, was [Conrad Winslow’s] “Dilating Music,” an atmospheric
exploration of meaty lower brass textures, complete with subtle slides and juxtapositions
of muted and open timbres, expertly played by the trombone quartet Guidonian Hand.”
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