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Aug 1, 1450
The First Mentions of the Trombone
The Trombone is first mentioned as an instrument in records in the 1450s. (Was called the Sackbut in records) -
Trombones join the Orchestra
The Trombone is first prominently used in the Orchestra in the 18th century. -
Beethoven uses the Trombone
Beethoven uses the Trombone in Symhony no. 5. -
Glenn MIller Born
Glenn Miller, the famous trombonist, is born in Clarinda, Iowa. -
Trombones in Jazz
Trombones become a popular Jazz insturment, greatly boosting the trombones popularity. -
Glenn Miller releases Pennsylvania 6-5000
Glenn Miller releases the famous song Pennsylvania 6-5000 which has become a jazz standard. -
Glenn Miller releases Chattanooga Choo Choo
Chattanooga Choo Choo is released and becomes the number one song in the United States -
Glenn Miller missing in action
Glenn Miller is missing in action during WWII -
Joseph Alessi Born
Joseph Alessi is born in Detroit Michigan -
Joseph Alessi joins the New York Philharmonic
Joseph Alessi joing the New York Philharmonic as a soloist on the piece Fantasy for Trombone.
