A Little Beethoven this Week

After a COVID-19 scare in the orchestra over the weekend, our season can open this week with a Beethoven concert. Trombones are barely involved —we only play the overture — but I want to mention this concert briefly because our very limited part in it is so joyful!

So much of what is written for trombone is angry or solemn. We’re often either a monster attacking or a choir of monks. But this week, with the Fidelio Overture, our limited role is to add pure happiness.

Adding to my enjoyment of the Beethoven, I get to give my new Toby Oft alto trombone mouthpiece a go. Very cool!