Rochut, No. 23

This was recorded on stage at Boston Symphony Hall in the late evening hours of May 3, 2017. In this take, Toby Oft plays Rochut, Etude No. 23 start to finish in one take (take six).
Trombone Equipment:
Mouthpiece: Bresslmair, Y1-58, B58 Rim
Leadpipe: PE 1
Trombone: Edwards T350HB, Oft red bell,
Slide: Edwards TBCN (nickel crook)
The Recording Engineer was James Donahue and his crew at Whiskey Lane Productions with help of his students at the Berklee College of Music.
The microphones were entirely provided by Royer Labs.

[@gabrielbustos2706]

the first time i heard this video the sound was coming out of my phone. i paused it after about six seconds of your playing and grabbed my good headphones because i knew that this was going to be something special. thank you so much for this.

[@TobyOft]

Thank you so SO much for your kind words - thank you especially for sharing on Social Media!!

[@TubaChris]

Such a great example of sound. So much core and it's like I can hear over tones in every note. All of this and still so effortless. So efficient.

[@TobyOft]

Thanks Chris - You made my day with this comment!!

[@emorigami7108]

Your tone is out of this world! You are a great listening model for me. This especially helpful for some parts in the region solo I'm preparing.

[@BBoxn]

DON'T ever ever ever delete this video. This was amazing and thank you for it.

[@tylersaunders2264]

how this was done is Pure beauty

[@nkeuphonium]

This is such a collaboration. An Italian tenor, a French trombonist, and now Mr. Oft, not to mention the audio engineers! When no one drops the ball, the end result is… amazing. Thanks so much!

[@andrewbianchi1294]

hi nathaniel!

[@VincentTapia]

I was just mentioning to my son last week when would you resume the Rochuts in spite of your busy schedule. I'm glad you were able to get 23 checked off the list! Sounded great!

[@TobyOft]

I appreciate so much that you understand my busy schedule. I'll see if I can get a few more of these recorded in September but until then, HAPPY PRACTICING!!

[@ssjauron92590]

Finally, a truly excellent recording of this that I can watch whenever...

[@TobyOft]

Thanks, Dustin!!

[@jztrombone]

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much Toby!

[@TobyOft]

Thanks Juan - it's so great to hear from you!!

[@mrmiguicasal]

Thank you so much for sharing these fantastic videos! I've spent my afternoon studying with you, such a great pleasure to play with you!

[@BassboneNelson]

You playing the rochut etudes made me want to start taking trombone serious 2 years ago and I'm glad I did because man do I love music. I love your sound and vibrato

[@czarii2422]

I’m learning trombone, and my teacher said he’s played with you before. Wow, you’re incredibly good. I can only hope to one day be as good as you.

[@gapugo98]

I listen to your videos whenever I go learn a new rochut. You really give me a great idea of how to replicate the sounds I hear in my head.

[@martinhanke3042]

Very impressive - I have come to appreciate Rochut Legato studies over the years!

[@Sídney2021]

I also wanted to thank you for your videos and it has helped me a lot since I started watching them. Many thanks and best wishes to you. A big hug here from Brazil...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@grahamm3139]

Toby, you are such a legend for makign these videos public like this. Thanks!

[@jackjohnson1172]

You have such a wondrous command of the various colors and textures of the trombone. Thank you for all the videos of the Bordogni project, they're very helpful to people working through the book. Also thank you for sharing your insights and most importantly your music. Truly a treat to the listener

[@somedude7281]

Time stamps for all of the GMEA district trombones out there: 0:26 He starts playing 0:40-0:59 Measures 5-10 0:59 Measures 11-16

[@Sídney2021]

Hi, Toby. I'm Sydney Vitor. I'm brazilian. I follow you all your videos. I'm also a trombonist. I wanted to congratulate you on your great job...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lbconejo]

Thank you so much for doing these. Practicing with your recordings are my favorite practice tool.

[@TobyOft]

You're the best - using these for exactly as I intended!! Playing with my teachers always made me improve far more than talking about technique and music. Thanks for listening, and thanks for Sharing the video!!

[@jimryon1002]

Such marvelous playing.

[@eunjeonglee7782]

I’m preparing this etude for my college audition since I need to do an etude and man, you sound so amazing!!! The control is like so great I hope to learn more from this recording. Thank you!!

[@TobyOft]

Eunjeong Lee thank you so much for your kind words about my playing. It’s compliments like this that make me want to record more videos! ☺️

[@stefanstolarchuk5766]

Man, that's inspiring. Thanks for posting these, and the earlier series of the Rochuts too.

[@Rcrusader]

Awesome job like always maestro thank you!!!

[@TobyOft]

Thank you so much, my friend!!

[@HenriqueGil]

the best references! thanks for all

[@LuisFredTrombon]

Beautiful Toby

[@johnnyelizondo8516]

are you circular breathing at the end? dolce! bravo!

[@TobyOft]

Not this time - You probably remember me talking about stacking the air in our lessons? If you look closely, you can see me stacking in the short phrases before the end and then using that abundant stored air to support a long, last phrase. Thanks for the comment, Johnny!

[@grahamm3139]

I really enjoyed that.

[@CortMarshal]

I personally prefer the way you miced the older videos a bit farther away. Absolutely fantastic playing

[@TobyOft]

Thank you so much for noticing! Video and photo editing is a really fun creative outlet, but the learning curve!! It's time consuming :-P Thanks for watching!!

[@Sídney2021]

I think the "Roucht" method is excellent. I have kept the three books here. Great method for training and studies...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dabqu]

Wow concert trombone player with an active channel? Cool. If you want, try #43, I'm trying to make it sound nice on tuba. It's nice, thanks

[@Kyle.Shewcraft]

Great playing!

[@TobyOft]

Thanks Kyle!!

[@CYOrchestra]

Stunning.

[@stefanbencic8434]

Amazing...

[@vcube1234]

Absolutely beautiful - your sound is so vibrant and full of life. Would you consider playing No. 10 or 13 when your schedule permits? Those are some of my favorites and it'd be phenomenal to hear you play them!

[@TobyOft]

I'll see what I can get done in September!! Thanks for listening and Sharing - stay tuned!!

[@williamrobinson6059]

Toby Oft I second the etude 13 suggestion.

[@odoriconeto5110]

Muito bom, o Brasil trombonista te admira muito

[@mahmoud-quran]

Excellent

[@trombonemr7625]

音色优美，动听。完美演绎

[@martinmoroyoquipalafox8906]

The Best!

[@awealer]

I like this one - it's like something out of The Godfather Part II. :)

[@RiccardoBusetto]

Fantastico!

[@stephaniecurry45]

amazing work. I just have one question, is it typical to be sharp on trombone when playing? It's a tendency of mine and wondering if it's uncharacteristic?

[@wimwevers1869]

When are you coming to play in Holland?

[@johnhouston4037]

Superior playing!!!

[@CamdenBrown]

What are the benefits of removing your slide lock and rubber stopper at the end of your slide?

[@marianogomezcastillo732]

excellent!! +1 spanish sub

[@miguelangel303]

good night ... my name is miguel, I am a fan of the trombone, I study with the 120 melodies of Rochut, I have book 1, and I am missing lesson 60, will you provide it to me in PDF PLEASE ..?

[@marioramos5931]

#betterthanalessi You sound AMAZINGGG❤

[@colinstubbs7670]

Toby, i’m curious to know what syllable you use for legato tonguing to make it sound so smooth? is it a Da, Nu, La, Ta or something else?

[@nickcavallo1369]

Seriously who disliked this?

[@joshuaho1964]

Maybe people who are jealous of this guy.

[@raymondfallon7429]

likely someone who has had his or her ass kicked by Rochut.

[@davidrockefeller2007]

Flutes players and whatnot.

[@eriklara968]

🎉

[@eriklara968]

😊😮🎉❤

[@winkshi4494]

Does anybody know were I can find this sheet music at

[@gameslane4908]

T S Rochut books