"When writing {Orbital Landscapes}, I had an idea that I was viewing the curvature of the Earth through a tiny window in a spacecraft in orbit. I imaged what that view could've sounded like, and that's what inspired me to write this piece" - Ryan Whitson

Orbital Landscapes can be performed as a trombone sextet, or trombone ensemble. If parts are doubled, contrabass trombone can be used for the Bass 2 part.

Grade 3 Level in Difficulty

Premiere performance: The Juilliard Trombone Choir, May 3rd 2026