Review

Jessica Hawthorne
12 Stylistic Etudes Volume 2: for trombone or euphonium

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Publisher: Cherry Classics Music
Date of Publication: 2025
URL: http://www.cherryclassics.com

e-book. 18 pages

Primary Genre: Study Material - etude

Volume 2 of 12 Stylistic Studies for Trombone or Euphonium is Jessica Hawthorne’s newest book, a companion to her first volume of stylistic studies. This etude book provides fantastic exercises for young students with brief studies in a plethora of different styles. Some of the new styles explored in this next volume include polka, jig, funk, and more! These exercises provide foundational skills for elementary players and can be utilized as sightreading tools for intermediate players. From a range standpoint, the etudes go up to f1 and down to A. While not overtly challenging, these etudes build up in difficulty which allows students to apply subdivision and counting skills across different simple and compound meters. Through syncopation, cadenzas, and swing, there are a variety of techniques to explore. Hawthorne also has a version of volume 2 for bass trombone and tuba which are the same etudes down the octave. These books masterfully fill in the gaps of literature for young trombonists.