Rheinberger arr. Bassett: Abendlied for Brass Choir

Late 19th century composer Josef Gabriel Rheinberger wrote this beautiful motet for six voices at the age of 15. This arrangement is scored for Brass Choir (3 Trumpets, Horn, 3 Trombones, Euphonium, and Tuba), is of moderate difficulty and is roughly 3 minutes long.

Christopher Bassett

Awed by the trombone from an early age, Christopher Bassett began playing the trombone at the age of 10 in Oceanside, California where he began his studies with Sean Reusch.

Currently serving as Acting Bass Trombonist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Bassett has been the Bass Trombonist with the Jacksonville Symphony and the Santa Fe Opera since 2017. Christopher has performed as solo recitalist and has worked with students at DePaul University, the University of Florida, University of New Mexico, and Florida State University, to name a few. Passionate about working with students of all ages, Christopher is co-founder of the Santa Fe Trombone Summit. His students have gone on to win leadership positions in NYO2 USA, All State Ensembles, and earn scholarships to study at top university music programs.

Winner of the Zellmer Trombone Competition (2017), ATW Solo Competition (2016), and the Edward Kleinhammer and ITA Trombone Quartet Competitions (2017), and a Fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center (2016) he has performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Boston Pops, and the Indianapolis Symphony. Christopher can be heard on the Santa Fe Trombones’ debut album of trombone trios entitled “Tres Amigos” released in 2021. Christopher studied with James Markey at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA, where he received his Bachelor of Music degree.

Christopher plays a 2014 Edwards B-502IY and is a performing artist with Edwards Instrument Co. and Peck Custom Designs.