Compositions and Arrangements

An assortment of fun and different trombone music for beginner to advanced skill levels

Arrangements from Gerry's new album

Creating these 10 duets for my album Arrivo was a challenge after these many years, but it was great fun.

Writing and recording them brought back a few fond memories, and I’m glad I choose to do the project this way. Most of this project was done for my own musical enjoyment, and continued musical growth.

These days there is little need for me to produce any more recordings. I’ve made plenty But from the standpoint of keeping me exploring and creating a musical life outside the symphony orchestra, well this does that quite well.

$19.95 for these tenor & bass trombone duets

THE QUARTET Agent 409 is an homage to the TV spy shows I watched as a kid growing up in the 60’s. (1960’s to be specific) It also has a double meaning, as 409 is a cleanser, so this particular Agent 409 is both covert, and handy in the kitchen! Drums can be added, but not necessary, and I didn’t write a drum part, so you’re on your own!
Agent 409
Gerry Pagano

Tenor and bass bone parts: $19.95

THE QUARTET Amazing Grace is a traditional tune played for so many different situations, and my version was arranged for the St. Louis Symphony
trombones to perform in churches in and around St. Louis. I took the liberty of writing a nice Bass Trombone solo in the
middle section, which can be played ad lib. When you write the tune, you get to solo!
Amazing Grace
Gerry Pagano

Tenor and bass bone parts: $19.95

THIS DUET FROM BACH is well-known in the original version for two violins. It provides quite a challenge to the trombonists that venture this path, and as always with Bach, an opportunity to develop our technique.
Violin Duo for Trombone - 3-movement sampler
JS Bach

Score and parts: $19.95

More arrangements...

What happens when you combine a Christmas favorite, with a staple of orchestral trombone 
repertoire? Rudy better brighten up that nose, the weather forecast is foggy with a chance of laughter! 

Score and parts: $19.95

Over my years teaching, I wrote these simple duets for the Holidays for some students, and offer them here for your enjoyment. Be of Good Cheer!

Score and parts: $9.95

Bach always provides a great opportunity for trombonists to work on every aspect of performance, ear training, music theory, melodic phrasing, and teamwork. The trio is often less available than duets and quartets.

Score and parts: $9.95

Lift Every Voice, also known as The Black National Anthem, is something we played at our Black History Concerts every year while I played in the St. Louis Symphony. I thought a version would be good for our many appearances in African American churches as a trombone quartet, and may be useful to other groups as well.

Score and parts: $9.95

A typical start for me when I teach, is playing a duet with students. These start off moderately, and move to more challenging as they go along. They provide a great musical way to work with students, or enjoy with a friend.

Score and parts: $9.95

Download the Arrivo album

Go ahead… This free music is on me!