This may be strange to hear this from a retired University Professor but just as fashions and musical styles change with time, so does the importance of advanced education. Decades ago, it was imperative to frequent the hallowed halls of the learned institutions for at that time it was a…
These posts are written by: Bruce Chidester
Trumpet Concerto in C by Tomaso Albinoni is Now Available as a Trumpet Quintet
Most Trumpet players will recognize this well-known piece originally written as a Trumpet Solo with Keyboard accompaniment but now it is available as a standalone Trumpet Quintet featuring Two Trumpets. After you have listened to this arrangement, let me know what you think of this conversion. Concerto in C- Solo…
Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble Goes to School
I would like to thank our friends in the Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble for including two of my arrangements in their past concert. From a composer/arranger’s standpoint, nothing can be more rewarding than to have such a talented ensemble perform one’s piece with such high level of musicianship. I would especially…
Are Trumpet Players Born That Way or Do They Grow Into It? (Reprinted from Dec 14, 2019)
Trumpet players have the reputation of being, arrogant, self-centered, boisterous, know-it-alls and for this, we are sorry. Some players learn this naturally and some of us did not realize it was happening until it was too late. This is typical of the view most musicians have of trumpet players- How…
A Salute to All My Friends in Branson
More info- the Branson Trumpet Ensemble – Trumpet Blog (thetrumpetblog.com) The Branson Trumpet Ensemble Library of Quintet Arrangements (7/9/14) – Trumpet Blog (thetrumpetblog.com) “Because He Lives” performed by the Branson Trumpet Ensemble – Trumpet Blog (thetrumpetblog.com)
Moses and the Ten Commandments- Brass Sextet
The Ten Commandments is a 1956 American epic religious drama film produced, directed, and narrated by Cecil B. DeMille, shot in VistaVision (color by Technicolor), and released by Paramount Pictures. Based on the 1949 novel Prince of Egypt by Dorothy Clarke Wilson, the 1859 novel Pillar of Fire by J.…
Three Steps to a Perfect Performance- #3 Confidence
Now that you have carefully selected your solo and practiced your part to perfection, it is time to put the final touches on your perfect performance. Knowing and being able to perform your solo is two-thirds of the equation for success. The final 1/3 is knowing that a perfect performance…
Here’s a Little Relief for All You Eagles Fans
trumpetensemblemusic.com features arrangements / transcriptions written for solo trumpet, trumpet duets, trumpet trios, trumpet quartets as well as trumpet choirs. Included in its listings are jazz, popular sheet music, marches, religious, patriotic, Latin and solo and ensemble contest arrangements / transcriptions. As we continue to add to this site,…
Three Steps to a Perfect Performance- #2 Preparation
We have had enough time to perfect our material to perfection. Notice that I didn’t say how fast we are now able to play it. If you are a less experienced player, you may be able to perform the material perfectly at the slowest tempo. Congratulations for you are on…
Three Steps to a Perfect Performance- #1 Material
I have always wanted to perform the trumpet solo featured in the Brandenburg Concerto #2. It ain’t gunna happen! Why you might ask? The answer is simple. I don’t have the chops and I never will have the chops. With that confession, I have illustrated my concern for choosing material…