Hummel who early in his career became well-known in Vienna as a brilliant pianist studied with Mozart Albrechtsberger Salieri and Haydn and soon earned a high reputation as a composer. His style of composition derived from the classical precepts of his teachers: Mozart's influence is clearly discernible even in his later years. However as time progressed Hummel adopted elements from the emerging romanticism of the day and increasingly turned to a highly figurative style with a level of virtuosity which though appealing in its brilliance often served as an end in itself. Historically his piano music bridges the gap between that of Mozart and Chopin forming a transitionbetween the classical tradition and the fashionable style of the musical salon.The Concerto For Trumpet And Orchestra dates from quite an early period in Hummel's career and was composed in 1803. In its three-movement design its formal layout and its melodic and harmonic workmanship the work still lies fully within the bounds of the classical tradition. This edition for Trumpet and Piano has been arranged by Martin Focke and the Solo Trumpet part which is also included on a separate insert has been edited by Joachim Pliquett.Note that the original key is in E major and that this version has been transposed down a half-tone as to make the piece performable on a B-flat trumpet.

19 Pieces from 5 Centuries. The Easy Concert Pieces series presents easy to intermediate pieces for trumpet with piano accompaniment. Pieces typical of their era and suitable for auditions, public performance, competitions or examinations are ordered according to level of difficulty in three volumes. These Easy Concert Pieces also provide appealing additional material for use in trumpet lessons.All the pieces are recorded and included for audio download with each book, both in full and playback versions (piano accompaniment). In addition to the enclosed part for trumpet in Bb, a part for trumpet in C (Schott ED 22555-01) is available for download at www.schott-music.com [1].Volume 1 (ED 22555) containsvery easy to easy pieces with a range up to written c?, with d? appearing as a short top note in just a few pieces. Simple and memorable rhythms, readily playable note sequences and patterns of articulation that can be mastered quickly and easily make this book ideal for beginners.Volume 2 (ED 22556) contains easy to intermediate pieces with a range no higher than f?. Besides extending rhythmic scope and requiring a little more in terms of phrasing and articulation, these pieces will encourage further exploration of musical contrasts.Volume 3 (ED 22557) is of medium difficulty and intended for players with a well-developed embouchure who can play notes up to written g?, though this note only appears as a short top note. Flexible articulation and legato playing with a well-developed dynamic range are required for pieces that are longer than those in the preceding volumes. Links:------[1] http://www.schott-music.com

This collection for solo Trumpet will take you on a voyage across the Atlantic with six pieces from Europe and America arranged by Philip Lane for Bb Trumpet with Piano accompaniment. The pieces in Transatlantic Trumpet cover a variety of styles and moods. Some are stately with a military flavour while others are laid back and even a little jazzy. All of the memorable melodies featured here would make excellent recital choices for Trumpet players at a grade 4-6 standard. The pieces included are Dukas' Fanfare 'La Peri' Pierne's Entry of the Fauns and March of the Little Lead Soldiers Gershwin's Walking the Dog and Prelude No.2 and Jessel's Parade of the Tin Soldiers.

Latino For Trumpet arranged by Robert Ramskill for Trumpet and Piano accompaniment. Some of the greatest melodies of twentieth century popular music are Latin American either in origin or in inspiration. The subtle and evocative rhythms of such forms as the Samba Bossa Nova Tango and Rumba are to be found in this collection of arrangements of Latin favourites all of which would make excellent concert material.

This beautiful cantabile melody was composed by Schumann in memory of Mendelssohn. This edition for trumpet (or cornet) and piano will make an ideal short solo at any concert.

2 Solo Pieces with Wind Ensemble Accompaniment-Published as part of the Home Concert Collection Rhapsody contains two exciting original works written in the classical style. Each work of this collection is enriched with a compact disc containing a complete version and a version with accompaniment to use as a play-along. The accompaniments have been recornded by a professional concert band so are of the highest quality. Each of the pieces in Rhapsody will make an ideal solo item at any concert.

Composers have been slow to recognise the full expressive potential of the modern value Trumpet and there is an unsatisfied appetite amongst Trumpet players for solo music of a lyrical nature. Grieg's style is perfectly suited to adaptation for the Trumpet and John Wallace's fine arrangement of the Lyric Pieces makes an invaluable contribution to the Trumpet repertoire.

Recitativo Arioso e Scherzo-Fortuna for trumpet and piano came about as a commission by the Belgian trumpeter Manu Mellaerts. The title of the work refers to the goddess Fortuna of Roman mythology who represents fate and fortune. The composition is characterised by its modern but by no means avant-garde tonal language with which composer Jan Hadermann creates a wide variety of musical expression. This together with its playing time of some nine minutes makes Fortuna an ideal examination work for the conservatory-level student.

Jazz Pieces with Piano Accompaniment-An album of pieces in the ‘mainstream’ jazz styles of the 30s and 40s. This easy series makes an ideal introduction for players who want to explore the world of jazz. Each book has a piano accompaniment for concert performances.