Echo Into the Void and Back to the Light is a piece for solo Contrabass Trombone and Piano in 3 movements: 1. Discovery, 2. Reflection, 3. Joy
 
Echo into the Void and Back to the Light was commissioned by the incredible contrabass trombonist John Ohnstad in tribute to Jeffrey Reynolds. His recordings using the Contrabass Trombone in the Moravian Trombone Choir of Downey and his inspirational performance on the Minick “Great G” Contrabass Trombone on Strauss’ Alpine Symphony (LA Phil/Methta) continue to inspire generations of Bass and Contrabass trombone players.  Special thanks to John for the opportunity to create this piece for him, the consortium, and the awesome instrument that is the contrabass trombone. The creation of this piece was made possible by a Consortium of Contrabass Trombonists, and Contrabass Trombone enthusiasts. 
 
Consortium Members Include: 
John Ohnstad - Bass and Contrabass Trombonist Orchestra Nova Northwest, Voigt Brass Artist & Long Island Brass Company Artist 
Shelby Kifer - DMA, University of Tulsa, Long Island Brass Company Artist 
Bernhard Plos - Bass-& Contrabass trombone Vienna Synchronstage Orchestra Voigt Brass Artist & Ultimate Brass Artist 
Dean McCarty - Bass Trombone, Symphony of Southeast Texas, Voigt Brass Artist & Long Island Brass Company Artist 
Daniel J. Cosio – Assistant Professor of Trombone, University of Northern Colorado 
Ryan Whitson - Bass/Contrabass Trombonist, Grad Student - The Juilliard School, NYC 
Todd Brubaker - Contrabass Trombone Enthusiast- Tuba/Bass Trombone/Contrabass Trombone, Hampton, VA 
Jim Nova - Trombone - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Adjunct Trombone Faculty - Duquesne University 
Patrick Sullivan - Bone Yard Music, Bass/Contrabass 
Travis Wohlstadter - Bass and Contrabass Trombone sub for the Loveland Orchestra 
David Bobroff - Bass trombone, Iceland Symphony Orchestra 
Zach Marley - Instructor of Tuba and Euphonium, Lawrence Conservatory 
Paul De La Rosa - Low Brass Musician and Educator 
Ilan Morgenstern - Bass Trombone, Vancouver Symphony 
Supporting Members: Anne Buetti, Roger & Jan Gunderson, Donna & Tom Warrington, John S. Neurohr
 
Orchestration: Solo Contrabass Trombone and Piano
Time: 14’
Cost: $25 (PDF Download) / $45 (Printed score and parts)