Trombone Choir
Director - Carl Lenthe

The Sunday Bloomington Herald-Times has noted:
"...Lenthe not only had put together an interesting and pleasant program, but he had molded the players into a unit, finalizing his tutelage with a conducting technique of clear signals...", "...a nicely realized concert.", "...the trombone as an instrument worthy of note.", "...expressive items swinging gingerly between old-fashioned and new-fangled musical styles, the program held points of interest.", "...resoundingly well-played.", "...the choir of trombones surprisingly approximated the qualities of human voices.", and "...a fun program."
The Indiana Daily Student wrote:
"...and already the idea of delighting peoples' ears was in place as the IU Trombone Choir under Director Carl Lenthe made the sounds with their wonderful brass."
Projected events:
| 3/6/09 |
7 pm |
Auer Hall |
Audition Eve III |
| 3/5/09 |
8:30pm |
MA452 |
Dress rehearsal II |
| 3/2/09 |
6:30pm |
MA452 |
Master Class Performance |
| 3/1/09 |
7pm |
MA452 |
Dress rehearsal I |
Recent events included:
| 12/10/08 |
Chimes of Christmas (IU Auditorium) |
| 12/8/08 |
452 Chimes |
| 2/29/08 |
Audition Eve III |
| 2/1/08 |
Audition Eve II |
| 12/5/07 |
Chimes of Christmas (IU Auditorium) |
| 12/3/07 |
452 Chimes |
| 11/3/07 |
TAAF Event |
| 10/31/07 |
Emeriti House Concert |
| 10/25/07 |
Auer Hall Concert |
| 10/25/07 |
Concert in Auer Hall |
| 4/1/07 |
Recording session |
| 3/4/07 |
CCMA Concert - Fee Lane |
| 3/2/07 |
"Audition Eve" - Auer Hall |
| 2/19/07 |
Recording Session - Auer Hall |
| 2/2/07 |
"Audition Eve" - Auer Hall |
| 12/6/06 |
Chimes of Christmas - IU Auditorium |
| 12/4/06 |
"452 Chimes" |
| 10/26/06 |
Concert in Auer Hall |
| 3/3/06 |
"Audition Eve" - Auer Hall |
| 12/7/05 |
Chimes of Christmas - IU Auditorium |
| 12/5/05 |
"452 Chimes" |
| 10/9/05 |
Concert at Butler University |
| 10/1/05 |
"Dee Day" Concert in AH |
| 4/7/05 |
Recording Session |
| 2/4/05 |
Audition Eve concert in AH |
| 12/8/04 |
Chimes of Christmas - IU Auditorium |
| 10/31/04 |
Concert in Auer Hall
Music of Tommy Pederson |
| 4/8/04 |
Trombones & Trumpets
in Recital Hall |
| 3/5/04 |
"IU Trombones Perform" - Auer Hall |
| 12/13/03 |
IU Trombones Recital - Auer Hall |
| 12/10/03 |
Chimes of Christmas - IU Auditorium |
| 12/8/03 |
Season Serenade - MA452 |
| 3/9/03 |
Founder's Day - Assembly Hall |
| 12/11/02 |
Chimes of Christmas - IU Auditorium |
| 11/7/02 |
Concert in Auer Hall |
| 10/26/02 |
Bloomington Pops Benefit Gala
in the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre |
| 7/24/02 |
Trombones by the Fountain |
| 3/3/02 |
Concert in Recital Hall |
| 3/3/02 |
Founders Day in Assembly Hall |
| 4/17/02 |
Trombone by the Fountain |
| 12/5/01 |
Chimes of Christmas - IU Auditorium |
| 10/23/01 |
Concert in Ford Hall |
| 9/14/01 |
9/11 Service - IU Auditorium |
| 7/18/01 |
Trombones by the Fountain |
| 4/13/01 |
Trombones by the Fountain |
| 4/12/01 |
Concert in Recital Hall |
| 12/6/00 |
Chimes of Christmas IU Auditorium |
| 12/2/00 |
Concert at Rose-Hulman Institute |
| 10/26/00 |
Concert in Auer Hall |
| July 2000 |
Trombones by the Fountain |
| April 2000 |
Trombones by the Fountain |
| April 2000 |
Concert Percussion Ensemble, AH |
| April 2000 |
Memorial Service for Herman B Wells |
| Dec. 1999 |
Chimes of Christmas - IU Auditorium |
| Nov. 1999 |
Recording sessions in Auer Hall |
| July 1999 |
Trombones by the Fountain |
| April 1999 |
Concert in Auer Hall |
| Dec. 1998 |
Practice film project at WTIU |
| Dec. 1998 |
Chimes of Christmas - MAC |
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Spring 2009
Spring 2009 will be an octet semester with a focus on Bach transcritions.
Rehearsals are most Wednesdays at 4-6pm in MA452 with occasional special rehearsals. Members are expected to participate in all rehearsals leading up to the each performance.
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Expectations of Ensemble members include:
- Prompt enrollment in Trombone Choir in the appropriate section (upon authorization).
- A positive, constructive ensemble attitude
- Professional conduct
- Preparation for rehearsals, as necessary
- Timely arrival at rehearsals, being ready to play at the assigned time
- Reliable participation in concerts and other scheduled events
- Responsible use of printed materials
Absence from rehearsal must be approved in advance, and an adequate substitute arranged with Prof. Lenthe. Each unexcused rehearsal absence will result in a grade reduction.
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Enrollment Possibilities
Following a successful audition, you will receive authorization to enroll in trombone choir. Please read the following two options for course enrollment:
1) Normal participation in trombone choir is as X420 Small Ensemble (Spring 2009, Class Number 9719). Participation is for one credit hour, but - similar to X040 Large Ensembles - no fees are charged. If your degree program requires no chamber music credits, this is the enrollment option for you.
2) There is also the possibility to use your participation in this ensemble as F450/550 chamber music credit. In that case, you must enroll in either F450 (undergraduate, Spring 2009 Class Number 8970), or F550 (graduate, Spring 2009 Class Number 8980). This is not a free credit, but can count as one of your required chamber music credits (if applicable). Undergraduate students may earn up to two semesters of chamber credit through this section, graduate students one semester.
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