Charles Vernon, Bass Trombone

Track Listings

1. Sonatina for Bass Trombone and Piano

2. Two Songs for Bass Trombone and Piano

3. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Piano

4. Sonata for Bass Trombone and Piano

5. Bass Trombone Concerto

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Charles Vernon joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1986 as bass trombonist, coming from the Philadelphia Orchestra, where he had served in that same position since 1981. Prior to that he held identical posts with the Baltimore Symphony (1971 to 1980) and the San Francisco Symphony (1980-1981). A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Mr. Vernon attended Brevard College and Georgia State University. His principal teachers were Edward Kleinhammer (bass trombone) and Arnold Jacobs (tuba), both former members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He has served on the faculties of Catholic University (1972-1980) and the Brevard Music center (1972-1981), he also taught at the Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts and the Curtis Institute of Music. He is currently on the faculties of DePaul, Northwestern and Roosevelt Universities. A clinician for the Selmer Instrument Company and a frequent guest artist for the International Trombone Association, Mr. Vernon has! made numerous appearances as a soloist throughout the world. He performs on a New York Bach 50 bass trombone. In April 1991, with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Daniel Barenboim, he gave the world premiere of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's Concerto for Bass Trombone, which was commissioned by the Orchestra for its centennial.

Tracks:

Sonatina for Bass Trombone and Piano
Two Songs for Bass Trombone and Piano
Concerto for Bass Trombone and Piano
Sonata for Bass Trombone and Piano
Bass Trombone Concerto

Album Description

Charles Vernon joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1986 as bass trombonist, coming from the Philadelphia Orchestra, where he had served in that same position since 1981. Prior to that he held identical posts with the Baltimore Symphony (1971 to 1980) and the San Francisco Symphony (1980-1981). A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Mr. Vernon attended Brevard College and Georgia State University. His principal teachers were Edward Kleinhammer (bass trombone) and Arnold Jacobs (tuba), both former members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He has served on the faculties of Catholic University (1972-1980) and the Brevard Music center (1972-1981), he also taught at the Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts and the Curtis Institute of Music. He is currently on the faculties of DePaul, Northwestern and Roosevelt Universities. A clinician for the Selmer Instrument Company and a frequent guest artist for the International Trombone Association, Mr. Vernon has! made numerous appearances as a soloist throughout the world. He performs on a New York Bach 50 bass trombone. In April 1991, with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Daniel Barenboim, he gave the world premiere of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's Concerto for Bass Trombone, which was commissioned by the Orchestra for its centennial.

Customer Reviews:

awsome bass trombone.......2006-07-24

Never heard mr.Vernon before and it was a must to have this cd.
His reputation with the famous Chicago Brass section is well known.

Great sound, good pieces, a pitty there is only a piano there.
I am very happy to have this solo recording wich puts a high standard for bass trombone playing and a great example for everyone.

Virtuoso Pioneer in Brass Instrumentation - BUY THIS CD!!.......2005-02-14

Charles Vernon expands the lyrical and technical capabilities of the bass trombone, the likes of which have never been heard before. Mr. Vernon whispers and shouts with the instrument in a nearly impossible range, seemingly effortlessly. He is a pioneer in bringing the bass trombone to the forefront as a solo instrument.
This should come as no surprise to those who have had the great opportunity to hear Mr. Vernon play. He is like an artist who paints a picture with each note. You will be extremely glad you have this masterpiece in your music collection.

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1. Sonatina for Bass Trombone and Piano
2. Two Songs for Bass Trombone and Piano
3. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Piano
4. Sonata for Bass Trombone and Piano
5. Bass Trombone Concerto