Famous Solos for Young and Comeback Players

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Many times we would like to practice famous solos which we knew at one time or would like to learn but because of our limited strength and upper range, they are beyond our current ability. If you have the desire to play some of these beautiful solos, you are in luck. I will be adding to this series as time passes and I’m sure you will find some materials which will suit your current ability. Most of these solos will be lowered a third and in some cases a fourth to place the range within everyone’s ability. If you have…

How To Arrange Music For Your Trumpet Quartet

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Download exercise sheet here- Hymn for trumpet ensemble arranging assignment #1 Play musical example here-Quartet Hymn arrangement Before we start, I will assume that you do play trumpet and understand the ranges, both high and low of the instrument. Because of the limited range of the trumpet, this will be the first issue I will address when explaining a simple approach to arranging for a trumpet quartet. What would be a comfortable range of notes to use when writing for a Jr. High trumpet ensemble? Even though the trumpet is capable of playing notes below the low F# and is also…

Christmas Is Near So Spread Some Cheer. I’ve Got Something You Need To Hear!

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I just love Christmas time and you all know that in Branson, the Christmas season begins in October. Recently a good friend shared his concern of a need in our trumpet world he thought I might be able to address. His concern was the lack of quality solo tracks which could be used when performing in retirement homes and other similar establishments during the Christmas season. He mentioned that the literature for a solo performer was very limited and was especially true for a trumpet player. Even though many people will try to convince you that a solo trumpet is…

Three Cadenzas for Del Staigers Carnival of Venice

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This needs no explanation. I just got tired of the same written cadenza and thought some of you might like something different. You will obviously need to take liberties with the tempo of each cadenza, slow at the beginning and fast at the end of each run. The piano part and the trumpet part are in the same key as the original so all you have to do is give your accompanist one of these sheets and take off. Download here 3 Cadenzas for Staigers Carnival of Venice Listen to examples Carnival of Venice- Cadenza

The Branson Trumpet Ensemble Library of Free Arrangements (7/9/14)

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In our continuing project to list the Branson Trumpet Ensemble library, we will now post all of our FREE arrangements at this time (7-9-14) Free Trumpet arrangements from trumpetensemblemusic.com Trumpet Voluntary /w Organ Nola (Trumpet solo with piano) Vivaldi Fanfare (Four Trumpets) Minuet in G (Trumpet Duet) We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Brass Quartet) Snow Day In Branson (Trumpet Duet) Caroling, Caroling (Brass Quartet) Arban Characteristic Study #9 (Trumpet Duet) Interval Study (Trumpet Duet) Rhythmic Study (Trumpet Duet) Baroque Game Pieces (Trumpet Duet) Descending Fanfare (Trumpet Trio) 11 Giant Steps For Mankind (Trumpet Duet) Amazing Grace (Study in Alternate…

The Branson Trumpet Ensemble Library of Quintet Arrangements (7/9/14)

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In our continuing project to list the Branson Trumpet Ensemble library, we will now post all of our Quintet arrangements at this time (7-9-14) Quintet arrangements from trumpetensemblemusic.com Popular/Jazz Fable 2 Happy (quartet w/opt. Bass, Drums) When You Wish Upon A Star Let It Go (Brass Quintet) Christmas Bundle (Brass Quintet) Jingle Bells (Brass Quintet) Dill Pickles Rag (Brass Quintet) Lady Of Spain (Brass Quintet) Yes She Do, No She Don’t, I’m Satisfied With My Girl (Dixieland Band) Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone (Brass Quintet) Theme From Dallas “Chorale and Fugetto (Fugato” (Brass Quintet) Do You Know…

The Branson Trumpet Ensemble Library Of Trio Arrangements (7/9/14)

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In our continuing project to list the Branson Trumpet Ensemble library, we will now post all of our Trio arrangements at this time (7-9-14) Trumpet trio arrangements from trumpetensemblemusic.com Popular/Jazz Just A Taste Of Tijuana Dixieland Medley Tennessee Christmas Trumpet Trio Christmas Bundle Blue Christmas w/ opt.Piano & Percussion God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree w/ opt. Bass All I Want For Christmas Are ..Teeth Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) w/opt. Bass Reeds Spring Rag (Trumpet 4 sub. For Tuba) Sesame Street Surfer Girl (w/ opt. Bass) Rag-A-Muffin Rag A Taste Of Honey (solo,duet,trio) The Wedding…