Vademecum by Wim Bex, feat. SSG Kyle Gordon

From the final concert of the 2023 American Trombone Workshop
I. School Life (00:00 - 5:26)
II. Love Life (5:43 - 13:37)
III. Café Life (13:53 - 23:13)
Wim Bex is a bass trombonist and composer from Belgium. Vademecum is his first composition, completed in 2008. As a composer he is entirely self-taught, but emphasizes that “using his ears, every single rehearsal and every concert ever played, listening intensely to how all previous composers mastered their craft” has given him priceless lessons in composition and orchestration.
SSG Kyle Gordon is the bass trombonist in The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Concert Band. Prior to this position, he was the bass trombonist of the Houston Grand Opera, a position he held for 3 seasons. Kyle received his Master of Music in trombone performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music where he was awarded the Performer’s Certificate recognizing his outstanding work as a solo performer and was the winner of the brass concerto competition. His teachers included M. Dee Stewart, Dr. Graydon McGrannahan, and Jared Rodin. Prior to his studies at Indiana University, Kyle received a bachelor’s degree in K-12 Instrumental and Vocal Music Education from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He has additional studies in early music and bass sackbut. Kyle has served as a freelance educator and has taught as adjunct faculty at both Drake University and Lonestar Community College. He can be heard on recordings with the U.S. Army Band, as well as Drake University’s Wind Symphony. He is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and was the recipient of the James M. Cox Memorial Scholarship for young music educators.

[@michaelquillen2679]

I auditioned for this band in 1977. No, I didn't make it. But it's great to hear players like you who did. Great job, SSG Gordon!!!

[@stefenchristian]

Kyle Gordon!!! You rock!!!

[@kevinhornbuckle]

His solos are very artful.

[@ahey4]

Pedal tones great control with great phrasing and intonation in high registers as well.!!

[@MusicfromMarrs]

Beautiful performance, Kyle!

[@nickmatheos3689]

Just played this awhile ago. It became an instant favorite! The mvmt. 3 is a bit out there, but still a blast

[@yellowboot6629]

5:43 ❣️

[@anlerden4851]

very beautiful performance for me.🥰🤗🙏❤🤍💙💪👍🙏

[@joycewert5261]

♥️🎶🎷🎹🎼💥

[@ewetoob137]

11-11:10 ish Beautiful piccolo!!