The Concone vocalise studies have been used by brass performers for many years now as a way to perfect a beautiful legato, lyrical technique and sound. The 15 Lyrical Duets for Trumpet, beautifully arranged by Matthew Mitchell are easy to easy/intermediate level and are also valuable to more experienced performers to build a singing lyrical sound.

Here is what Mr. Mitchell writes about his arrangement:

The source material for this collection are Concone?s original studies for high voice. The melodies are presented in the first trumpet part for each duet. The harmonic integrity for these duets has been preserved by using Concone?s original accompaniments as a basis for the second trumpet parts. The second trumpet parts have many similarities to Concone?s original accompaniments in regards to rhythm, melodic ideas and style.

The keys, articulations, markings and dynamics for this series of duets mirror those unutilized by J.F. Sawyer in the Brass Press Edition of Concone?s Lyrical Studies for Trumpet. The user is encouraged to experiment with their own articulations, markings and dynamics. The player may also want to take liberties with note lengths at the ends of phrases, often playing notes longer than their printed values, creating a more satisfying musical experience.

The 15 Lyrical Duets for Trumpets are great tools for teachers to use in the studio as well.

Another Six Duets on Traditional Christmas Carols for advanced-intermediate and advanced trumpet players by the same arranger who brought you 12 Christmas Duets and Five More Christmas Duets. More than a simple harmonized rendering of the melody, these arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance venues from informal Christmas gatherings to church services, and are also a joy to use for sight-reading in December private lessons. Included are: Carol of the Bells, Ding Dong! Merrily on High, Go Tell It on the Mountain, We Three Kings, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, and In Dulci Jubilo (Good Christian Men Rejoice). Most are set in their traditional styles, while Go Tell It on the Mountain is set in an authentic jazz style. These are similar in style and complexity to the earlier Christmas duets by this same arranger. Note: These arrangements for trumpets are NOT compatible with this arranger\'s editions for other instruments. This collection and this arranger\'s earlier collection, Five More Christmas Duets, may be purchased together in the collection titled Christmas Duets, Volume 2, for Trumpets.

The classic song from The Wizard Of Oz, arranged here for two easy trumpet parts. The 1st trumpet part is the main melody, while the 2nd part can be played by the teacher or another student.

ISBN 9781619112414. A collection of easy classical melodies, composed by Beethoven, Mozart, Handel, Rathgeber, Rameau, Brahms, Lehar, Faure, Tchaikovsky, and Puscoiu. There are also a few carefully-selected beautiful folk songs from around the world. These duets are especially arranged for the beginning player. A wonderful addition to any musician's repertoire.