Ballade for Trombone was originally composed for conservatoire students, displaying the technical skills as well as musicality of the soloist. There is no formal structure to Ballade, however, the many changes in tempo provide variety throughout. With no distinct musical theme unifying the music, it is interesting to note that much of the material of Bozza's Ballade is extracted from orchestral excerpts. Ballade is an ideal performance piece for advanced trombonists. (edition Hafabra Music)