King of Prussia, PA – Theodore Presser Company announces the release of Eric Ewazen�s Songs of the Sun (Can��es do Sol) Concerto No. 3 for trombone and orchestra, now published with a trombone solo part and piano reduction (114-41539 - Score and Part - $16.99). Composed in the traditional three-movement format, Ewazen�s third trombone concerto was composed in memory of one of Brazil�s greatest trombonists, a former theory student of the composer. The title Songs of the Sun evokes the inspiration of Brazil�s natural splendor and sizzling musical traditions, with movement titles like Showers and Rainbows, and a Latin-dance feel underlying the exciting lyricism that has made Ewazen a favorite with trombonists. See sample pages here. For advanced performers. Dur.: 18'

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and receiving his Bachelor�s of Music Degree from Eastman, and Master�s and Doctorate Degrees from The Juilliard School, Eric Ewazen has written many chamber works for brass, winds, percussion and increasingly strings, piano, and voice that have become standards of the repertoire. His music in all genres�including orchestra, wind ensemble and chorus�has been performed around the world with great acclaim. Distinguished soloists and chamber ensembles performing his music include players as diverse as percussionist Evelyn Glennie, the American Brass Quintet, and the Ahn Trio; trombonists Charles Vernon, Joseph Alessi, Ronald Barron, Christian Lindberg, Nitzan Haroz, David Taylor and James Lebens; clarinetists Franklin Cohen and Larry Combs; flutists Elizabeth Rowe, Mindy Kaufman, Julius Baker and Jan Gippo; trumpet players Chris Gekker, David Bilger and Philip Smith; among many others from major symphonies around the world, including the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Symphony, the Concertgebouw, the Paris Opera Orchestra, the London Philharmonic, and noted players from major symphonies and orchestras in every state of the U.S. He has been a guest composer at conservatories, colleges and universities, doing residencies (so far) in 47 of the 50 U.S. States, and overseas at conservatories such as McGill and Laval Universities in Canada, the Birmingham (U.K.) Conservatory, the Paris Conservatoire, and more. To learn more about Eric Ewazen, visit his website.

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