Stout - Al Circo for Trombone and Harp Blake with dark tragic tones

with dark tragic tones

is a collaborative effort consisting of ten movements by ten different composers including Ibert

all in bass clef and is appropriate for advanced performers

This short Rag has all of the traditional trademarks and is a breeze to play and to listen to

breath marks added and ornaments used when appropriate

Stout - Al Circo for Trombone and Harp Blake with dark tragic tonesAl Circo (To the Circus) was written in 1968 by David Stout, dedicated to Emory Remington and was premiered by Trombonist Fred Boyd on a recital at the Eastman School of Music with Carolyn Kuban performing on the Harp. The work is in two movements, both in a lighter nature and humorous. Mute colors are an important part of the mood of the work. David Stout writes about his work: "I wrote this when I was a junior at the Eastman School of Music. Fred