The Brass Republic 2016 Christmas Gift Guide for Trombone

Shopping can be tough. We put together a list of ideas for the favorite Trombone player in your life. These are our picks to help make a great Christmas with the special Trombone player in your life. Don't forget about yourself either. From the Brass Republic team, we wish you and your favorite Trombone player a Happy Christmas and holiday season. 

Something to Read

The Musical World of J.J. Johnson (Studies in Jazz)
$49.44
By Joshua Berrett, Louis G. Bourgois III
Buy on Amazon

This book on JJ Johnson is a welcome addition to the Trombonists library. It covers everything from his relationship with Quincy Jones to transcriptions of solos. Although it is pricey, it is a comprehensive resource on this pioneer. 

Something to Listen to

John Rojak debuted a new solo recording this year. As usual for him, he brings the Bass Trombone literature forward here and sounds great doing it. 

Something for your Horn

This case from Pro Tec looks good, but also does its main job of keeping your Trombone safe. The nylon exterior is rugged and the interior has a snug fit to keep your horn sage. 

Something to Listen With

This shockingly affordable gadget is like magic. This is a Bluetooth receiver that will play music wirelessly from your phone or other device. The key is the output. The device will output to RCA cables. This  is a great way to get the benefits of wireless combined with some older speakers you probably already have. 

Something for the Practice Room

This is a great addition to your practice room for resting your horn. We found the stand to be solid and was compact at the same time. 

Something to Watch

Although not entirely accurate to Glenn Miller's real life, this is a still a good film about this Trombonist's life. 

Something to Play

This arrangement of The Swan from Carnival of the Animals is a great addition to your library. 

We wish you all the best with your Christmas shopping. 

The Brass Republic 2015 Christmas Gift Guide for Trombone

Shopping can be tough. We put together a list of ideas for the favorite Trombone player in your life. These are our picks to help make a great Christmas hit with your favorite Trombone player. Don't forget about yourself either. From the Brass Republic team, we wish you and your favorite Trombone player a Happy Christmas and holiday season. 

SOMETHING TO READ

This book by Chris Way gives a meticulous look at the height of Glenn Miller's popularity. There's a comprehensive look at programs and venues in this period where Miller spent time in England. The photography included here really helps tell the story of this iconic figure. 

SOMETHING TO LISTEN TO

Gabrielli - National Brass Ensemble
$19.38
By National Brass Ensemble
Buy on Amazon

This was a new recording released this year from theNational Brass Ensemble. This should be a part of every Brass player's collection. It's an amazing recording and one of the best brass ensemble recordings you can give as a gift. 

SOMETHING FOR YOUR HORN

This bag from Gard will keep your horn safe with plenty of storage for accessories. You know that thing people do in the airport where their bag is on wheels behind them? This bag lets you do that with your Trombone. It's also available from Woodwind and Brasswind.

SOMETHING TO LISTEN WITH

Chromecast Audio-For $35, the Chromecast audio is an inexpensive way to get music from your phone to a set of speakers or an audio system. Compatible with both Android and ios (iPhone and iPad), the Chromecast lets you easily stream music from your personal device to the audio destination of your choice. 

SOMETHING TO LISTEN WITH (THE NICER VERSION)

If you're willing to spend more, a Sonos speaker can be a great gift. Sonos is a great wireless speaker system with great audio quality. It's compatible with lots of devices and lots of different music streaming services. Another great feature of Sonos speakers is they're modular. If you buy one and then get another later on, they can be combined into one big audio system. 

SOMETHING FOR THE PRACTICE ROOM

This Musician's Gear stand is an inexpensive quality stand that is an excellent addition to to your practice room. The stand can be tilted to your liking. The height adjustment has a screw tightener that makes the stand rock solid and an affordable favorite of ours. 

SOMETHING TO TRAVEL WITH

This bag from Bobelock will keep your music in great condition on the way to a performance. There clips to carry it on your shoulder or like a briefcase. 

SOMETHING TO PLAY

This arrangement of Canzon Per Sonare #4 is an excellent addition to any brass player's library. This is an accessible arrangement from David Marlatt that works from Brass Quintets on a wide spectrum of skill levels. This piece is a great staple to have for your quintet and works from everything from a wedding to an evening concert. 

We wish you all the best with your Christmas shopping. 

Sarah Willis interviews Michael Mulcahy

Sarah Willis interviews Michael Mulcahy as part of her Horn Hangouts series. It's great fun hearing Mulcahy tell his story from his native Sydney. It's hard to think of a better setting for this. Our favorite quote from this:

“Nothing of value happens because you’re a good person, you make it happen”