Playground Games

Children the world over love 'playtime'. A welcome break from lessons, a time to burn some energy and have fun. A time to play some games!

Playground Games is a collection of etudes for bass trombone portraying these traditional games and reflecting the children's enjoyment. We can picture them jumping playing Hopscotch, Leapfrog and 'Skipping' (the Double Dutch version of this popular game) and running around in the fast and furious Tag! More peaceful moments are to be found when you sense the concentration during Marbles and Cat's Cradle and an exciting contest is on during Conker Fight.

These entertaining pieces are in many genres, keys and metres. Some etudes are funky and rhythmic, others dance-like with waltzes and a merry gigue.

The etudes evoke feelings for those on the playground today and for others bring back happy memories.

(Michael Eversden)