An Illustrated Dictionary for the Modern Trombone, Tuba, and Euphonium Player

Modern low brass instruments--trombone, tuba, and euphonium--have legions of ancestors, cousins, and descendants in over five-hundred years of history. Prominent scholar and performer Douglas Yeo provides a unique, accessible reference guide that addresses a broad range of relevant topics and brings these instruments to life with clear explanations and the most up-to-date research.

Brief biographies of many path-changing individuals highlight their influence on instrument development and use. The book’s inclusive scope also recognizes the work of diverse, influential artists whose important contributions to trombone and tuba history and development have not previously been acknowledged in other literature. Extensive illustrations by Lennie Peterson provide insight into many of the entries.

Recognized worldwide as a leading low brass performer, teacher, scholar, and author, Douglas Yeo has been a trombone professor at Wheaton College since 2019. From 1985-2012, he was bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He served as professor of trombone at Arizona State University from 2012-2016 and has also been on the faculties of New England Conservatory of Music, Boston University, and the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. Lennie Peterson has traveled the world as a trombonist, conductor, producer, recording artist, visual artist, and educator. Peterson’s award-winning artwork has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in galleries throughout the United States including the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center in Brooklyn, the Angel Orensanz Foundation Center for the Arts in Manhattan, and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.