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Solo Trumpet

ALLEGRO from "THE FLUTE SONATA" by G.P. Telemann
ANDANTE by J. Haydn
AVE VERUM CORPUS by W.A. Mozart
AWAY by Daniel Thrower
BARBARA ALLEN Traditional
BESIDE THE WATERS by Jeff Smallman
CONCERTO by V. Bellini
CONCERTO from CONCERTO FOR LUTE AND STRINGS by A. Vivaldi
CONCERTO IN D by J. Riepel
DEEP RIVER Traditional
EIGHT SOLO SONATAS by G. Fantini
ETERNAL SCENES by Jeff Smallman
EXPRESSIONS by Daniel Thrower
FANFARE AND INTERLUDE by Matt Whitham
FIREDANCE by David Marlatt
FOUR FAMOUS TRUMPET SOLOS FOR THE DEVELOPING TRUMPET PLAYER Various Composers
HE SHALL FEED HIS FLOCK by G.F. Handel
HEROIC SUITE by G.P. Telemann
IONS by Jeff Smallman
INTRADA by Ruth Watson Henderson
I'VE MADE MY PLANS FOR THE SUMMER by J.P. Sousa
JESU JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING by J.S. Bach
JIG FUGUE by J.S. Bach
LARGO CANTABILE by J.B. Loeillet
THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER Traditional
LET ME WEEP (trumpet & organ) by G.F. Handel
LET ME WEEP (trumpet & strings) by G.F. Handel
THE MEADOW LARK by J.O. Brockenshire
MELANCHOLY by Jeff Smallman
MINI SUITE from "SCHEHERAZADE" by N. Rimsky-Korsakov
NIGHT OF STARS by Jeff Smallman
O HOLY NIGHT by A. Adam
PANIS ANGELICUS by C. Franck
RAG, THEME, & VARIATIONS by David Marlatt
REFLECTIONS by David Marlatt
REJOICE GREATLY by G.F. Handel
RONDO ALLA TURCA from "PIANO SONATA in A" K. 331 by W.A. Mozart
SKETCHES OF A RIVER by J. Trueman
SONATA ST. MARC by T. Albinoni
SONGS FOR WORSHIP AND CELEBRATION Volume 1 Traditional
SPERSIA by Eric Woolston
SUITE IN D by G.F. Handel
SWEET SPIRIT HEAR MY PRAYER by J.S. Cox
TEN STINKIN' FUN PERFORMANCE ETUDES by Daniel Thrower
THREE BAGATELLES by Donald Coakley
THREE GYMNOPÉDIES by E. Satie
THREE TRADITIONAL SPIRITUALS Traditional
TRUMPET VOLUNTARY by J. Bennett
TRUMPET VOLUNTARY by J. Stanley
TRUMPET VOLUNTARY - PRINCE OF DENMARK'S MARCH by J. Clarke
TWENTY-TWO ADVANCED STUDIES FOR TRUMPET by R. Kase
TWO FAMOUS AVE MARIAS by Schubert & Gounod
VARIATIONS ON BLUE BELLS OF SCOTLAND Traditional
WACHET AUF by J.S. Bach
WEDDING COLLECTION Volume I and Volume II Various Composers

ERIK SCHULTZ TRUMPET AND ORGAN SERIES

HERITAGE OF THE CORNET SERIES

SOLO PERFORMER SERIES Arranged by D. Marlatt

Fanfare and Interlude is Matt Whitham's first composition for strings. The piece is comprised of 2 main themes nestled into a large scale ternary form (ABA). The first and third sections are based on a hexachord, a technique frequently employed by Schoenberg. The middle section uses whole tone scales to transition between the two outside portions. This work was premiered by Paul Otway and a string ensemble from the University of Western Ontario.

Rating: Medium

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The rag, popularized by Scott Joplin, is a style and form of music that people have enjoyed for decades. Presented here is a rag in its traditional, literal form that concludes and leads directly into another genre that was famous in the early 1900's, the theme and variations. At that time, there were touring bands with cornet soloists who would perform these variations on very simple themes to show off their technique or to simply entertain their audience with light, whimsical variations. With some short cadenzas, triple tonguing and quick elegant phrases, this is sure to thrill and entertain audiences. It is a short fun tune for cornet and piano that is ideal at the end of a concert or as an encore.

Rating: Medium

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This Concerto by Vincenzo Bellini was originally for solo oboe and strings. Many trumpet players turn to the music of the oboe, recorder and violin to further challenge them. This version has been lowered in pitch to allow performanceon a b-flat trumpet rather than a piccolo trumpet. The elegance in the writing is not lost with the transposition of the piece. It simply means this great work is accessible to more players. The technique required for this piece is not too difficult as the challenge lies in the phrasing and the style of the piece. An excellent piece for high school and university players.

Rating: Medium-Difficult

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Originally a popular organ solo, this voluntary is a great addition to the solo trumpet repertoire. There is a short chorale prelude played by the organ alone, then the soloist enters playing the very tuneful and grand voluntary. The work can be performed without the prelude or the prelude can be played as a piece by itself. A great wedding piece that is sure to delight and will take advantage of the acoustics of a church.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This new work by Jeff Smallman is for unaccompanied trumpet. Set in 6 short movements of various moods, this piece demonstrates the colours at the disposal of a trumpet player. Accessible to high school players, Ions is an important addition to the unaccompanied trumpet repertoire.

Rating: Medium

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As the title suggests, this piece contains three dance-like movements that are very different in style. The fanfare figures are elegantly balanced against a smooth flowing line to create an interesting musical effect. Donald Coakley's knowledge of brass instruments is apparent in this idiomatic new work for trumpet.

Rating: Medium-Difficult

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This very popular folk song is found in both England and North America. Although the tune is basically in a major key, the arranger has always felt this song to be quite sad so this version is in a minor key. An extremely effective arrangement makes this ideal for recitals, concerts and master classes. Colourful harmonies add a new sound to this standard folk song.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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The famous themes from this orchestral masterpiece have been collected and arranged for solo trumpet. Included in this mini suite are the principal melodies from The Sea and Sinbad's Ship and The Young Prince and Princess. This is not too difficult and is approchable by students in mid to late high school.

Rating: Medium

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This suite is ideal for the developing trumpet player. Each piece has its own character or mood and this allows for expressive playing as well as brilliant fanfares. This would also make an excellent contest piece at a festival to show off the musical capabilities of a young musician.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This set of easy trumpet solos brings the famous Baroque solos to the young musician. The four famous solos are Mouret's Rondeau, Purcell's Trumpet Tune, and Trumpet Voluntaries by Bennett and Clarke. The accompaniment part is straight forward and the trumpet range is limited. All of these solos could be played by a trumpet player with only a one octave range. Finally the beginning players can play the famous melodies that have made the trumpet the glorious instrument that it is.

Rating: Easy

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The Meadow Lark-Polka Brillante is a fun solo for the e-flat cornet. Wide intervals, triple tonguing and technical flourishes make this piece exciting and interesting on a recital or concert. Carefully edited by H.M. Lewis, a trumpet historian teaching at Georgetown College, this is a must in the library of cornetists and trumpeters alike.

Rating: Medium-Difficult

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Written by the "March King", This short and easy cornet solo is a good addition to the repertoire for the b-flat cornet. This waltz would make an excellent change of pace on a concert or could also be used as a competition piece for developing cornet and trumpet players.

Rating: Easy

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These very creative (and very difficult!) studies are a brilliant addition to the repertoire as a pedagogical tool. These are not just studies, they are music. Each of the 22 pieces is very different in style, ranging from rags to Baroque to mixed metre pieces. These pieces could not only be used to focus on an aspect of playing the trumpet, they could be used as unaccompanied works on a concert or recital. Watch for Mr. Kase to expand several of these pieces for chamber groups such as a brass quintet or trumpet ensemble.

Rating: Difficult

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Ave Verum Corpus is one of Mozart's most famous pieces and has even been described as "perhaps the loftiest work of art that Mozart has created". It is simple and a perfect piece to develop a beautiful sound and work on phrasing.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This very popular solo song was made famous by such vocalists as Kiri Te Kanawa. The elegant and simple melodic line lends itself very well to any instrument or voice type.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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The Three GymnopÉdies are the ultimate in quiet minimal pieces. They have been recorded by many instruments from synthesizer to soprano saxophone. Any one of these pieces would be a great change of pace on a concert or recital or would also work well as background music at a wedding, church service or any other ceremony.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This new edition by renowned editor Henry Meredith is another great addition to the repertoire for solo trumpet. He has brilliantly realized the continuo which provides a more interesting and appropriate keyboard part. He has added some suggested ornaments in the authentic style in the trumpet part which, along with the very detailed historical notes, gives the player true insight for the performance of this work.

Rating: Medium

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This version of Wachet Auf allows a solo trumpet and keyboard (piano or organ) to perform this work at weddings, church services or any other distinguished event. The solo part alternates the sustained line with the more technical line which provides interest in sound and interest in playing.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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Reflections is, as the name suggests, a slow, quiet thoughtful piece for flugelhorn and piano. The mellow sound of the flugelhorn sings a lyrical line along the chordal accompaniment of the piano. The piece opens with an extended piano alone section which then adds the flugelhorn on the original chord changes. There are jazz/pop harmonies to add a modern feel to this reflective work.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This beautiful slow piece is ideal for that change of pace piece on a concert. Its lyric nature also makes it a perfect selection for weddings or church services as pleasant, quiet background music. This work was originally a soprano aria and the lyrical line is great to demonstrate the singing quality of the trumpet. This version is for trumpet and organ but there is also a version for trumpet and strings available.

Rating: Medium

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This beautiful slow piece is ideal for that change of pace piece on a concert. Its lyric nature also makes it a perfect selection for weddings or church services as pleasant, quiet background music. This work was originally a soprano aria and the lyrical line is great to demonstrate the singing quality of the trumpet. This version is for trumpet and strings but there is also a version for trumpet and organ available.

Rating: Medium

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This is truly beautiful music ideal for weddings, church services or a recital to demonstrate lyrical playing. The key has been altered from the original to allow for performance on the b-flat trumpet. The range is very limited which allows for maximum musicality and beauty of sound to be brought forward.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This is easily the most famous and most popular piece to be performed at weddings. Arranged here for trumpet and organ, there have been two organ scores provided-one in the key of D for performance on piccolo trumpet and in B-flat for performance on b-flat trumpet.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This famous movement from the flute sonata is a great piece that is accessible to many players. This short tuneful piece would work well on any concert.

Rating: Medium

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Firedance is a dynamic and spirited piece for trumpet and piano set in ABA form. The A sections are in mixed metres with extensive shifting 7/8 measures. The middle section is and quite different in feel with fewer meter changes. Throughout this work there are a multitude of technical aspects the trumpet player must tackle including triple-tonguing, lip trills and range extremes (high F). The piano player must also be competent as the piano part is very soloistic and rhythmic. This is an exciting piece worth the effort of learning.

Rating: Difficult

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In the past this folksong has been arranged in a theme and variations format for flute, trumpet and the most famous version for trombone. The technical requirements of this piece do not exceed most players. A student in the first few years of playing could start working on the simple theme, then gradually add variations as their technical abilities increased. The piano part contains a simple accompaniment as well as break strains to give the player a little rest.

Rating: Medium

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O Holy Night is one of the most popular and famous of all Christmas carols. Set here for trumpet and organ (or piano), the familiar melody soars with the sound of the trumpet. Range and control of sound are the two factors which make this piece difficult. This is a truly awesome work to be performed in a church during the holiday season.

Rating: Medium-Difficult

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This famous aria from one of the best known Christmas pieces has been elegantly transcribed for b-flat trumpet and keyboard (piano or organ). This is a beautiful work with simple long phrases and clear harmonies. This arrangement is ideal for playing at Christmas church services or at weddings.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This famous aria from one of the best known Christmas pieces has been elegantly transcribed for b-flat trumpet and keyboard (piano or organ). The key has been altered to facilitate some of the technical requirements but the excitement of this showpiece remains. This arrangement is ideal for playing at Christmas church services.

Rating: Medium

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These two works are among the most popular and often used pieces at weddings and recitals. The simple accompaniment combined with the famous flowing melody makes either Ave Maria a great choice for trumpet and keyboard (piano or organ) at various occasions.

Rating: Medium

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Night of Stars (in translation Nuits D'Étoiles), is an adaptation of a work for soprano and piano. The piece is a setting of a poem of the same name by Théodore de Banville. From the start, the listener is treated to melody and lush harmonies reminiscent of the French Impressionist era which conjure up images of melancholy summer evenings.

Rating: Medium

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The Haydn Trumpet Concerto is one of the most recognizable pieces of music for solo trumpet. The beautiful Andante movement has been played by countless trumpet players in concerts and competitions. This version has been transposed down a fourth which allows younger musicians to perform this work. By lowering the piece, the highest note required is an F which is reasonable to attain in the first year or so of playing.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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Spirituals have found their way into the standard repertoire of vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrical tunes combined with the powerful message they tell affect us all. Presented here are three separate spirituals which are all reflective in nature: Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, My Lord, What a Morning and Steal Away. All the pieces are supported by an interesting piano part with jazz harmonies and a rhythmic pulse. These pieces are ideal at church, on a concert or for use at a competition.

Rating: Medium

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This is a collection of popular pieces of Classical music that are commonly used during wedding ceremonies. These pieces can be used as Processionals, Recessionals, the Signing of the Register or simply as a musical offering during the service. Many of the pieces are quite short and can be repeated as many times as required to facilitate timing considerations such as the bridal party coming down the aisle and the Signing of the Register. All pieces have been arranged for keyboard meaning they can be performed on either organ or piano. Organists should feel free to add a pedal part at their discretion.

Wedding Collection - Volume I - ST2140

Wedding Collection - Volume 2 - ST2141

Rating: Medium

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Beside the Waters is a transcription, by the composer, of an original solo vocal work entitled Au Bord de l'Eau. The text for this piece describes water flowing in a stream, clouds floating past, time standing still, and human relationships. Impressionist in style, from the very beginning, the sounds of flowing water and floating clouds can be heard in the piano accompaniment. As the middle section is reached, the harmonic speed is slowed down and the piece reaches a triumphant conclusion in the major key evoking the beauty and joy of human love.

Rating: Medium

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This work is based on the French poem Il Pleure Dans Mon Coeur (It Rains in My Heart). As expected from the title, this work has a dark feeling to it. Slow and brooding, the piano sets the feel with the soloist lending to the overall effect by playing a slow, haunting melody. The middle section brightens, giving the listener a feeling of wistful hope, but this is short lived as the section ends with the soloist playing a meandering line, searching for an answer. This line leads directly back to the opening mood which remains until the conclusion of the work.

Rating: Medium

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This very popular piece has been arranged many times for various instruments. This version for trumpet and keyboard (either organ or piano) alternates between the chorale theme and the wandering counter-melody that has made this piece so famous.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This was originally a popular solo for oboe and strings. Maurice André made a recording of this work for piccolo trumpet and clarinet ensemble. This arrangement for piccolo trumpet and keyboard (organ or piano) has been carefully edited with suggested articulations, dynamics and ornaments. This four movement work would make an excellent recital or recording project. Albinoni's characteristically elegant lyrical melodies are offset by flowing scale passages in the fast movements.

Rating: Difficult

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This collection is ideal for solo recitals, master classes, concerts, weddings, church services or receptions. The playable accompaniment parts are designed to reduce the time of rehearsal with the pianist/organist and to best show the soloist's musicality.

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This is a first ever edition of a little known work by Joseph Riepel. It is scored for trumpet, 2 flutes, 2 horns, strings and continuo. The solo part has elegant flowing lines that intermix with the flutes and horns. The addition of these wind parts makes this work stand out from some other famous trumpet solos. The range in the solo part is quite extended with G concerts being the highest pitch required. This is a major new work for piccolo trumpet and chamber orchestra.

Rating: Difficult

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This piece is part of a collection of virtuoso cornet solos from the mid-nineteenth century, the “golden age” of the cornet. It is a typical theme and variations with great flourishes to show off the soloist’s technical prowess. It has been arranged for cornet and piano.

Rating: Medium

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Eternal Scenes is a song cycle written in the French Art Song genre. Impressionist in style, this cycle for solo trumpet and piano consists of three songs. Each song is capable of standing alone in performance or they may be played as a suite.

Rating: Medium

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Rondo alla Turca is the well-known final movement from Mozart’s Piano Sonata in A Major K. 331. This has been arranged as a showy technical piece for trumpet and piano. The melody alternates between the soloist and piano and the technical passages fall nicely under the fingers. There has been an alternate E-flat trumpet part provided.

Rating: Medium-Difficult

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This work, by composer Eric Woolston, is for unaccompanied trumpet. Spersia is a musical description of the combination of Spanish and Persian cultures with emphasis on the use of space and motivic development. This work is very accessible to high school trumpet players and could be used to introduce them to the medium of trumpet alone.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This is a great piece by talented composer Daniel Thrower for unaccompanied trumpet. The music for Expressions was composed during one week that the American Brass Quintet visited Rexburg, Idaho in 2003. It is set in four movements: Celebration, Introspection, Speculation and Exasperation with each movement has its own character. This is a terrific piece and an important addition to the trumpet alone repertoire.

Rating: Difficult

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These Ten Stinkin' Fun Performance Etudes were originally called Advanced Technical Etudes. How drab! How unapproachable and unperformable! Several of the etudes have humorous twists or profound subtleties that would have been entirely masked by the stuffy title of the set, so they are now what they are. Challenging, fun and creative!

Rating: Difficult

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Spirituals have found their way into the standard repertoire of vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrical tunes combined with the powerful message they tell affect us all. This famous melody is supported by an interesting piano part with jazz harmonies and rhythmic pulse. Spirituals are ideal at church, on a concert or for use at a competition.

Rating: Medium

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Mr. Jim Thompson, an avid trumpeter, selected some of his favourite pieces to be played at his church. Descants have been composed to be performed on the singing of the last verse. The introductions can be performed by the organ alone or with the trumpet. The pieces in this collection are: It Is Well With My Soul, I Would Be True, I Want Jesus to Walk With Me, Give Me Jesus and Come, Ye Disconsolate.

Rating: Medium

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Away is a very sentimental piece, and very romantic. It was originally scored for trumpet and harp, but due to chromatic difficulties, it was changed to piano. The wandering harmonies and sweeping motions are expressions of the composers' lonely state of being away from his family for long periods of time.

Rating: Difficult

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Intrada for solo trumpet is a piece that is suitable as a Prelude for a church service or an opening number for a solo recital. The accompaniment can be played on a piano or an organ. There is some great heroic trumpet writing in this short (3 minute) work.

Rating: Medium-Difficult

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This concerto, originally for lute (or mandolin), is a typical work of Vivaldi's, demonstrating his gift for "tune". It is his melodic material that burns such pieces as the Four Seasons into the memory of musicians and non-musicians alike. Keyboard (organ or piano) scores have been provided in the keys of D and B-flat. With this piece in B-flat concert, players perform on b-flat trumpet (as written). Performance in the original key of D concert should be performed on piccolo trumpet.

Rating: Medium

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Sketches of a River was written for the 2006 New Music Festival held at the University of Toronto. The first movement, Lake, depicts a flat calm inland body of water where things are at peace. The second movement, Waterfalls, illustrates a river picking up speed through playful but lyrical melodies. The water finally comes to the edge of the falls, crashing down and trickling off into the distance. This colourful work shows off the lyrical side of the trumpet or cornet. The use of cup mute throughout creates a beautiful timbre that would be welcome change on a recital or concert.

Rating: Medium-Difficult

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This Suite in D, also known as Mr. Handel’s Celebrated Water Piece (and A Choice Sett of Aires) is a five movement piece originally for trumpet and strings. This edition offers the maximum flexibility with three keyboard scores - in B-flat, C and D. This allows for performance on natural (or piccolo trumpet) in the key of C or D, or on B-flat trumpet in the key of B-flat.

Rating: Medium

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This popular piece is commonly used during wedding ceremonies. It is quite short and can be repeated as many times as required to facilitate timing considerations such as the bridal party coming down the aisle. This edition offers the maximum flexibility with three keyboard scores - in B-flat, C and D. This allows for performance on natural (or piccolo trumpet) in the key of C or D, or on B-flat trumpet in the key of B-flat.

Rating: Medium

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The famous Jig Fugue by Bach is a favourite with organists. It is light-hearted and energetic with its rollicking triple meter. The key has been altered to better suit performance on the B-flat trumpet. This is a nice piece for something a little different at a wedding or church service.

Rating: Medium

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This famous Irish folk melody is the "Groves of Blarney". It has been performed by many vocal soloists from the United Kingdom and around the world. The solo voice could be played on either trumpet or, more appropriately, cornet.

Rating: Medium

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