Northern Soundings
Music for Trombone by Canadian Composers
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Mr. Howland's solo CD features Frances Perriam on piano, Darren Buhr on double bass, and the Pacific Trombone Quartet, consisting of Brad Howland, Don McDougall, and Bob Fraser of the Victoria Symphony and Kevin Thompson of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.
“Northern Soundings is a fine recording of both solo and ensemble music for trombone by Canadian composers. Trombonist Brad Howland, who serves as the soloist, quartet leader and producer, has gathered an assortment of compositions along with a refined group of musicians to present a quality recording. The CD cover design is crisp and clean and the selection order is presented like a well planned recital...he represents these works by Canadian composers with admirable musicianship.”
~ Online Trombone Journal
Track Listing & Sound Samples
Trombone Quartet
- Elizabeth Raum: Processional Fanfare - 2:38
Trombone & Piano
Greg Furlong: Sonata
- Allegro, energico - 3:41
- Reflectively - 4:23
- Vivace - 3:47
Trombone Quartet
Malcolm Forsyth: Quartet 61
- Ostinato: Andantino - 2:47
- Adagio con moto - 3:02
- Vivace, alla burlesca - 1:46
Sound sample: high speed • low speed
Trombone & Double Bass
- Steve Tittle - The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore - 9:52
Trombone & Piano
- Elizabeth Raum: Fantasy - 6:14
Sound sample: high speed • low speed
Trombone Quartet
Kevin Thompson: Canadian Folk Song Suite
- Bien Travailler-Alouette, Moto Perpetuo - 1:55
- She's Like The Swallow - 2:56
- The Kelligrews Soiree - 3:46
Trombone & Piano
Robert Jones: Chorale Preludes
- Largo e pesante - 2:49
- Andante moderato - 2:56
- Andante - 3:13
Total playing time: 56:45
Northern Soundings Quotes
“I very much enjoyed your CD of solo music. There are some excellent tracks on it!! Bravo Brad.”
~ Gordon Cherry; Vancouver, BC, Canada
“It's so gratifying to hear your music performed just the way you imagined it. That's how I felt when I put on Brad Howland's CD with my Processional Fanfare for Trombone Quartet and Fantasy for Trombone and Piano. It's a wonderful CD full of fantastic trombone playing.”
~ Elizabeth Raum; Regina, SA, Canada
“I'm listening to your new CD and think it is great! The northern lights image really turned out perfect. I've contributed my images to many music artists and your CD is by far the nicest looking. Besides attracting me to the album, the music works well with the theme of northern soundings. Much luck in the coming years.”
~ Jan Curtis; Laramie, WY, USA
“Last night I had trouble sleeping. When all the world was cradles in darkness I went downstairs, slipped into my earphones and listened to your recently recorded CD. I found it very beautiful. The music you have chosen is interesting and the sounds that you make with your trombone are just so full and round.”
~ Murray Polson; Victoria, BC, Canada
“These contemporary trombone pieces far surpassed my expectations. They are wonderful to listen to!”
~ Hubert Meeker; Victoria, BC, Canada
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