SWT Trombone Ensemble On the evening of November 11,1999, the Southwest Texas Trombone Ensemble provided an apprehensive crowd with a truly wonderful performance. Starting with Sonata No.1 for Trombone Choir by Evan Copley, the ensemble exhibited fabulous variety in both the note and the speed in which they were playing. This skill mindfully produced a range of emotions, including anxiety and uneasiness. Charles R. Hurt, the conductor of the ensemble, skillfully piloted the ensemble in formulating …showed first 75 words of 608 total…

…showed last 75 words of 608 total…with an upbeat and vibrant style of music was truly a treat. I found myself helpless in tapping hand and foot to the steady sound of the rim shot and high hat. To me, the slow and depressing nature of the earlier pieces mixed with random build ups and climaxes seems to be smoothed over and over taken by the gleeful jazz beats. I must say, to my own suprise, I really enjoyed my evening.