Trombonists from Cincinnati and nearby
areas in Northern
Kentucky and
Southeastern Indiana join talents to perform music for one of the most
beautiful sounding instruments, the trombone. The size of the
trombone ensemble varies
from 4 to 12 or more, depending on the nature of the event or
performance and the availability of the performers.
The name of the ensemble was chosen
partly due to the location
(Cincinnati was founded by members of the Order of Cincinnatus) and
partly because of the model created by the Roman General
Cincinnatus. Cincinnatus was asked
by the Roman Senate to leave his farm and lead the army to defend
Rome from invasion in 458 B.C. After defeating the invaders in 16
days, he resigned from the most powerful position in the army to return
to his farm. George Washington, first president of the Order of
Cincinnatus, declined to serve more than two terms as president and
returned to his home at Mt. Vernon, following the example of the
order's
namesake. The trombonists
that make up this group, have temporarily
set aside their work to come together for the enjoyment of audiences
and
the fellowship of making beautiful trombone music. When the
performance ends for
the trombonists, they return, like Cincinnatus, to their other
responsibilities.
International
Trombone Week
performances
In 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011, the Bones of Cincinnatus joined with the
Lakota Trombone
ensemble for a 40+ trombone concert. Several performances
included piano, bass, and drums, a stirring addition for the
group. During
International Trombone Week 2007, the ensemble performed at the First
Unitarian Church, St. William Church, and Twin Towers Retirement
center. During
International Trombone Week 2006, the trombonists performed at
Victoria convalescent home, and Evergreen retirement center.
During International Trombone Week 2005, the ensemble performed at the
Barrington retirement center and Seton High School. Bob Coil has
organized other performances over the last several years at
other events, but few pictures or recordings preserve memories that can
be shared from by gone days. Bob Coil is a member of the Polished Brass quintet and may be contacted about performances by a trombone ensemble or with questions and comments about this web site.
bcoil@polished-brass.com
Future Performances
International Trombone Week 2012
Boone County Public Library, April 1, 2012 2:00 pm
7425 U.S. 42
Florence, KY 41042
 Paul Chiappone, piano; Al Schmidt, bass; Dave Koenig, drums; Bob Coil, Jim Eastman, trombones June 2011, Mother Margaret |
 back row, Dave Burch, Glen Boehmer, Don Bruning, front Audrie and Joy Burch, Linda Landis, Bob Coil, Mark Doan, Jeanie Doan not pictured Terrance Hooker, Jim Eastman. |
Christmas Concerts 2010 |
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| Adena
Area Concert Series, Frankfort, OH Jim
Eastman, Dave Haldeman, Nate Siler (not pictured),
Keith Stewart, Jeff Clymer, Bob Coil, Ron Newport (elec bass), Carl Grasham (perc).  |
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| Beechwood Home, Cincinnati, OH Cottingham Retirement Center, Sharonville, OH Maple Knoll Village (sound links from concert) Dave
Burch, Glen Bohmer, Don Bruning,
Jeff Clymer, Mark Doan, Jim Eastman, Terrance Hooker, Gary Johnston, Dave Marlar, Keith Stewart, Bill Tipkemper, Bob Coil, director (click for larger image)    |
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 Dave Marlar, Mark
Doan, Ron Newport (bass gtr), Bill Tipkemper, Jeff Clymer, Keith
Stewart, Bob Coil (director), Terrance Hooker, Jim Eastman, Glen Bohmer |
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| International Trombone Week 2010 |
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Old Devil Moon Kansas City Here’s That Rainy Day Bim Bom Tea for Two My Favorite Things That’s All Short and Sweet Muskrat Ramble With A Song in My Heart Beguine for Bones C Jam Blues Where or When Five Others What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? Hello Dolly |
| Trombones: Jim Eastman, Terrance
Hooker, Dave Haldeman, Jeff Clymer, Dave Marlar, Bob Coil Rhythm: Ron Newport, Carl Grasham, Jeff Spaulding |
Beechwood Home, Mercy
Franciscan, Twin Tower |
| International Trombone Week, 2009 Bob Coil, Jim Eastman, Gary Johnston, Terrance Hooker, Don Collins, trombones Carl Grasham, drums: Al Schmidt, Bass; Paul Chiappone, piano |
Barrington Retirement Center,
Mother Margaret Hall, Mercy St. Theresa Retirement Center |
John Wesley United Methodist
Church |
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Program
Hello DollyAmazing Grace They Can't Take That Away From Me St. James Infirmary After You've Gone Dreamsville Get Me To The Church On Time Little Girl Blue Just The Way You Are Old Devil Moon A Foggy Day Liechtensteiner Polka |
Selections
Variations On a William Bradbury HymnRicercare on C Were You There Ave Maria Lamb of God Ave Verum Corpus The Lord Bless You and Keep You Bob Coil, Don Collins, Harold Dimond, Jim Eastman, Terrance Hooker, Rod Rupp Bill Tipkemper, Frank Schmitt |
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Just A Closer Walk -
arr. Jack Gale Amazing Grace - arr. Percy Hall Canzona Bergamasca Dry Bones - arr. Gary Schlecta Golliwog's Cakewalk St. James Infirmary - Joe Primprose, arr. Mike Forbes Ave Maria - Josquin des Pres Wearing of the Green I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen - Thomas Westendorf Bushes and Briars - Percy Grainger Tiptoe Through the Tulips - arr. Bill Tipkemper Take Me Out To The Ball Game - von Tilzer, arr. Robert Elkjer |
| Jeff Clymer, Bob Coil, Dave Haldeman, Jim Eastman | February 22, 2009 Marjorie P.
Lee Retirement Center |
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| Lakota Trombone Concert - Brian
Botdorf, conductor with Bones of Cincinnatus ITW 2008 |
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back,Terrance Hooker, Jeff Clymer,
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Dave Marlar, , Bob Coil
front, Dave McKinney (perc), Mark Doan
Paul Chiappone (kbd) not pictured, Tom Koenig (str.bass) |
Dave Haledman, Gary Johnston, Mark Doan, Dave Marlar, Jim Eastman, Jeff Clymer, Terrance Hooker, Bob Coil |
l-r Bob Coil, Terrance Hooker, Rolland Dill, Harold Dimond, Gary Johnston, Dave Burch, Dave Marlar, Brian Fowler, Jeff Clymer, Brandon, Booth, not pictured Mark Doan
The photo below was taken August 18, 2007 at the St. William Festival. High resolution image
top row, left to right, Tim Anderson, Dave Marlar, Mark Doan Brian Botdorf, Walter Cordes, Terrance Hooker
front row, left to right, Dave Burch, Gary Johnston, Bob Coil, Rod Rupp, Jeff Clymer.
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Music
performed at the festival:1) Tip of the Sword
2) New York, New York
3) Stardust
4) Beatles Medley
5) Yorkshire Ballad
6) Under the Double Eagle
7) Fly Me to The Moon
8) As Time Goes By
9) Tiger Rag
10) Poor Butterfly
11) George M Cohan Medley
12) Someone to Watch Over Me
13) St. Louis Blues
14) Londonderry Air
15) America the Beautiful
2) New York, New York
3) Stardust
4) Beatles Medley
5) Yorkshire Ballad
6) Under the Double Eagle
7) Fly Me to The Moon
8) As Time Goes By
9) Tiger Rag
10) Poor Butterfly
11) George M Cohan Medley
12) Someone to Watch Over Me
13) St. Louis Blues
14) Londonderry Air
15) America the Beautiful
| The photo
below was taken after a
Maundy Thursday performance at St.
William Church in April 2007. Higher Resolution photo |
Music performed during International Trombone Week 2007 |
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1. Bonafide - Hynds 2. Double Violin Concerto - Bach 3. Fly Me To the Moon – Howard 4. Georgia On My Mind - Carmichael 5. Prelude and Fugue –Bach 6. You Made Me Love You - Monaco 7. Stardust - Carmichael 8. Someone To Watch Over Me - Gershwin 9. Something - McCartney 10. Variations on a Hymn Tune by Wm. Bradbury – (arr. Flora) 11. You Belong to Me - Stafford 12. Were You There - spiritual 13. Londonderry Air – Trad. (arr. Iveson/Coleman) 14. Peace in the Valley – Dorsey 15. Gospel Medley – My Lord What a Mornin’, Down by the Riverside 16. Ave Verum Corpus Mozart - Mozart 17. It is Well With My Soul - Bliss |
| Jeff
Clymer, Dave Burch, Mark Doan, Walter Cordes, Gary Johnston,
Terrance Hooker, Bob Coil |
The photo below was taken during ITA
Trombone Week April 2005.
Dave Burch, Jeff Clymer, Andy Badger, Jason Reinhart, John Cell, Gary Johnston, Bob Coil
The following was taken at a the 2003 Trombone picnic in Drake Park.
Music by the Bones of Cincinnatus on the web
| video |
performance |
| The Preacher -
Horace Silver (quintet plus rhythm) |
Pleasant Ridge/Kennedy Heights
Arts Festival 2009 |
| A Little Jazz Waltz - Bob Siebert (quintet plus rhythm) | |
| They Can't Take That Away From Me - George Gershwin (quintet plus rhythm) | |
| Here
We Come A Caroling - arr. Robert Elkjer |
Christmas Concert at Maple Knoll
Village 2010 |
| Christmas Song - arr. Robert Elkjer | |
| Rudolph
the Red-Nosed Reindeer - arr. Robert Elkjer |
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| We Three Kings of
Orient Are -arr. Tommy Pederson |
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| audio |
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| Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano - arr. Robert Elkjer | |
| Jingle Bells Fantasy - J. Pierpont - arr Dick Wetherill | |
| Let There Be Peace On Earth - J. Miller/S. Miller - arr. Cobine | |
| O Christmas Tree - arr. Gary Slechta | |
| Santa Claus is Coming to Town - arr. Robert Elkjer | |
| Winter Wonderland - arr. Gary Slechta |
Bob Coil is a member of the Polished Brass quintet and may be contacted about performances by a trombone ensemble or with questions and comments about this web site.
bcoil@polished-brass.com
Links for Trombonists
Calculator for slide positions for various partials and temperatures compared to equal temperment. (this shows the general tendencies, your equipment may vary)
Fourier Spectra analysis comparing 7 low brass instruments (see why they sound different)
Calculator for slide positions for various partials and temperatures compared to equal temperment. (this shows the general tendencies, your equipment may vary)
Fourier Spectra analysis comparing 7 low brass instruments (see why they sound different)
Trombone
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International Trombone Association Annual conference, compositions, OUTSTANDING quarterly magazine and yearly festival.
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Raleigh Moravian Trombone Choir, Raleigh, North Carolina
International Trombone Association Annual conference, compositions, OUTSTANDING quarterly magazine and yearly festival.
Trombones Online is the world's largest trombone specific portal
Raleigh Moravian Trombone Choir, Raleigh, North Carolina