Please use the links below to find the titles recommended for the ABRSM Trombone Grade 7 from 2023.

Trombone Grade 7 pre-requisite for entry

Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite

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Grade 7 Scales

Scales & Arpeggios for Trombone, Grades 6-8

Grade 7 Sight-Reading

Specimen Sight-Reading Tests for Trombone and Bass Trombone, Grades 6-8

Grade 7 Aural

Specimen Aural Tests, Grade 7 (book only) or Grade 7 (book and CD)
Aural Training in Practice, Grades 6-8 (book and CD)
Aural Test Survival Book Grade 7
Improve your Aural! Grade 7-8 NEW!

Grade 7 Pieces

Choose ONE piece from each of Lists A, B and C:

List A

1 J. S. Bach, arr. Mowat Prelude in A♭, Bach for Trombone (Brass Wind), 𝄢 or 𝄞 editions
2 Copland, arr. McMillen Hoe-Down, Across the Pond 02 for Trombone (Brass Wind), 𝄢 or 𝄞 editions
3 Corelli, arr. Mortimer Sarabanda and Gigue, Sonata in G minor (Editions Marc Reift), 𝄢/ 𝄞 edition
4 Gates This is the Day, Star Search, Book 1 (Salvationist Publishing), 𝄞 edition grace notes optional
5 Handel, arr. Mowat Sound an Alarm (from Judas Maccabaeus), Get a Handel on It for Trombone (Brass Wind), 𝄢 or 𝄞 editions
6 Ingram Stepping Out Sonatina No. 1 for Trombone (Cimarron Music Press), 𝄢 edition
7 L. Mozart, arr. Clack Allegro, Serenade for Trombone (Winwood Music), 𝄡/𝄞 edition
8 Roberts Toreadors, Toreadors for Trombone/Euphonium/Baritone (Composers Edition), 𝄢/ 𝄞 edition
9 Rossini, arr. Raph Tarantella, Repertoire Classics for Trombone (Carl Fischer), 𝄢 edition
10 Trad. Welsh, arr. Iveson Variations on The Ash Grove, arr. Iveson Just Brass: Trombone Solos, Vol. 1 (Chester), 𝄢/ 𝄞 edition

List B

1 Berlioz, arr. Smith Recitative and Prayer, Solos for the Trombone Player (G. Schirmer), 𝄢 edition
2 Bordogni, trans. Rochut Andantino con moto, Melodious Etudes for Trombone, Book 1 (Carl Fischer), 𝄢 edition
3 Bruckner, arr. Mortimer Ave Maria, Ave Maria (Editions Marc Reift), 𝄢/𝄞 edition
4 Calvache Trombonsillo, Trombonsillo (Calvachmusic), 𝄡/𝄞 edition 🕮
5 Castérède Andante sostenuto, Sonatine for Trombone (Leduc)
6 Debussy, arr. Bennett Clair de Lune, Chris Jeans Melodies for Trombone (Kirklees Music), 𝄢/ 𝄞 edition
7 Gluck, arr. Wills Che farò senza Euridice (from Orfeo ed Euridice), The Baroque Trombone (Faber), 𝄢 edition
8 Harbach & Kern, arr. Iveson Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Let’s Face the Music for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), 𝄢 or 𝄞 editions
9 Jenkins In Roseland, In Roseland (Goodmusic), 𝄢 edition
10 Ravel, arr. Mowat Pavane pour une infante défunte Savoir Faire for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), 𝄢 or 𝄞 editions

List C

1 Ellerby Variété, Trombone Sonata in five movements (MEM), 𝄢/ 𝄞 edition flutter tonguing optional; last note may be played 8va 🕮
2 Kneale Bluejohn, Bluejohn (Peter Kneale Music), 𝄢/ 𝄞 edition with cut at F2
3 Moren Wild Dances, Melodic Studies for Trombone (De Haske), 𝄢 edition SOLO
4 Newsome Tenor Trombone Rag, Tenor Trombone Rag (Studio Music), 𝄢/ 𝄞 edition
5 Nightingale Scart Stomp, Jazz@Etudes for Trombone (Warwick Music), 𝄢 or 𝄞 editions SOLO
6 Nightingale Burn, Burn, Burn, Jazz@Etudes for Trombone (Warwick Music), 𝄢 or 𝄞 editions SOLO
7 Parker Dances with Bears, Jazzed Up Too for Trombone (Brass Wind), 𝄢 or  𝄞 editions flutter tonguing optional
8 Thorne Quick Swing, Shades of Indigo (Warwick Music), 𝄢 edition
9 Wiffin A Simmer Tree, 20 Trombone Teasers (Studio Music), 𝄢/ 𝄞 edition SOLO
10 Wilby Cool Shades, The Brett Baker Trombone Collection, Vol. 1 (Kirklees Music), 𝄞 edition

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Additional Resources & Information for ABRSM Trombone Grade 7 from 2023

Theory of Music

ABRSM Music Theory Exam Materials
Additional Music Theory Resources

Syllabuses

Validity

This specification is valid from 1 January 2023 until further notice.

Amendments

The ABRSM will post updates to the syllabus e.g. changes to publication details or other minor corrections or clarifications at www.abrsm.org/syllabuscorrections.

Revision

At the time of publication of this document, the next revision of the Brass Syllabus has not been scheduled.

The ABRSM will post advance notice of planned changes to syllabuses (including syllabus overlap information) at www.abrsm.org/syllabusupdates

Photocopies & downloads

Candidates should not perform from unauthorised photocopies (or other kinds of copies) or illegal downloads of copyright music in examinations. There are limited circumstances where can copies be used in an examination the UK. The MPA’s Code of Fair Practice gives further guidance. Before making a copy an application should be made to the copyright holder and evidence of permission should be brought to the exam. Candidates and Applicants must act within the law with regard to copyright.