Trombonen, centralt i storband: ett utforskande arbete om trombonens roll och potential i storbandsarrangering 2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis [Artistic work]

Abstract [en]

This project explores the role of the trombone in big band arrangements, with a particular focus on giving the trombone a more prominent role, both as a solo instrument and as a whole section. The aim is to investigate how to write for the trombone in less conventional ways, more as a leading voice in the big band. The project discusses the technical challenges and creative freedoms encountered when arranging for trombone, as well as the impact of these changes on the overall sound of the big band. The experiences of balancing multiple roles as musician, arranger and bandleader are also explored. This project highlights the importance of how careful arrangements can bring new dimensions to the instrument’s sound, ultimately contributing to a richer and more dynamic big band ensemble. The findings demonstrate how these adjustments influence both the overall balance of the band and the effectiveness of the trombone in a more central role within the larger ensemble.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages

2025. , p. 17

Keywords [en]

jazz, big band, trombone, arranging

National Category

Music

Identifiers

URN: urn:nbn:se:kmh:diva-5904OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kmh-5904DiVA, id: diva2:1964974

Educational program

Kandidatprogram musiker

Presentation

2025-03-04, Kungasalen, Vallhallavägen 105, Stockholm, 18:00

Supervisors

Examiners

Note

Bandmedlemmar:

Alexander Bjurström - arrangör, trombonsolist, trombon 2

Carl Lovar – altsaxofon 1

Tyko Ruin – altsaxofon 2

Morgan Lindgren – tenorsaxofon 1

Love Bragée - tenorsaxofon 2

Daniel Gahrton – barytonsaxofon

Benjamin Sällström - trumpet 1

Erik Palmenäs - trumpet 2

Markus Borell – trumpet 3

Axel Lidgren – trumpet 4

Hjalmar Nordkvist – trombon 1

Olle Eklind – trombon 3

Vide Solum – bastrombon

Elmer Stenlund – piano

Lukas Bergstrand – kontrabas

Fabian Berencreutz – trummor

Matilda Schyborger - gästsång

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Available from: 2025-06-13 Created: 2025-06-06 Last updated: 2025-09-10Bibliographically approved

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