Calixa Lavallée was a 19th Century Canadian composer best known for his stirring national anthem, O Canada. Meditation is a glorious lyrical solo in the romantic style, composed for the famous cornet virtuoso, Matthew Arbuckle and is about 4 minutes in length for advanced peformers.

This lovely arrangement for solo Cornet and Brass Ensemble by Angus Armstrong is dedicated to Karen Donnelly, veteran principal Trumpeter with the National Arts Centre Orchestra.

Instrumentation is for: Solo Cornet in B-flat, 2 Trumpets in B-flat, 2 Horns, 3 Trombones, Euphonium/Bass Trombone and Tuba.

The short performance example is a beautiful performance from Karen Donnelly as cornet soloist with the Capital Brass Ensemble.