An Albanian Folk Melody: The Essence of FC

Arranger	Bill, Christopher
Composer	Nova, James
Duration	1.5
Ensemble	Trombone Quartet
Genre	Modern Classical
Grade	5
Model Number	AOS966
Category	4 Trombones

This piece is a collaborative composition between James Nova of the Pittsburgh Symphony and Chris Bill, trombonist extraordinaire and YouTube overdub sensation. James improvised and audio/video recorded the first part alone, basing it on Albanian folk melody his mother used to sing. That sung melody is coincidently the thematic material for the first movement of a trombone concerto his father composed for him.

Chris took James’ audio and composed the other three parts as an accompaniment. He then recorded the parts as an overdub to create a complete and engaging composition.

As far as what ‘FC’ means, James writes…

“FC is an enigma…it’s the first 2 notes of the solo! More than that, people will figure it out…initials maybe? Who knows… ;-)”

Grade 5 for extreme high register work at end. Rest is grade 4.

Nice rendition here by James and Chris