Jessica Hawthorne
Trombonist - Educator - Arranger
A Performance and Pedagogical Exploration of
Quinze Études de Rythme pour Trombone
by Marcel Bitsch
Dr. Jessica Hawthorne, May 2019
“This comprehensive study of five selected etudes
by Bitsch is designed to serve both the trombone student and collegiate studio professor.
As a result, the student can find solutions to
common rhythmic, technical, and musical obstacles,
while the teacher can use this practical method to
engage all aspects of the student’s learning
in a creative way within the context of the etudes.”
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5 of the 15 original etudes, transcribed
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5 lead sheets
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explanations of the composition's harmonic and rhythmic elements
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ideas for improvement on technical obstacles
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ways teachers can play with the student, helping their harmonic, rhythmic, and musical understanding
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suggestions for creating your own duets from the etudes
Listen to the etudes!
Read the paper!
Performed by Dr. Jessica Hawthorne
Recorded by Ron Keck
Edited by Bryan Kennard
Mastered by Carlos Mata-Alvarez