This is a tricky but rewarding Trumpet Sonata by German composer Paul Hindemith. He was a distinguished viola player and an important composer during the first half of the 20th century. With leaps and very deliberate textured melody this is a dramatic and sombre work exemplifying Hindemith?s skill and instrumental sensitivity.The solo trumpet part is also included on a separate insert.

Eric Ewazen is a prolific composer whose works are becoming standard repertoire for not only trumpet players but also for brass quintets soloists and wind ensembles alike. Ewazen wrote the Sonata for Trumpet and Piano forthe International Trumpet Guild in 1995. It was premiered by Chris Gekker trumpet soloist in Bloomington Indiana.

Not many works for strings translate well to brass, but this baroque Violin Sonata by Arcangelo Corelli is the exception. This arrangement of all 5 movements gives the brass player ample time to display virtuosic agility while also allowing some time to sing in the beautiful Saraband. Total duration 7:45. / Trompette Et Piano

This edition is more user-friendly than the others currently available. The accompanying CD provides piano accompaniments as well as samples from recordings of the Neruda Haydn and Hummell concerti with kind permission of Hyperion Records and Crispian Steele-Perkins.J.G.B. Neruda (1711-1780) was typical of 18th century musicians travelling and studying in various parts of Eastern Europe and finally settling in Dresden (1750-1780) in the Electoral (chapel) orchestra where he was salaried as a violinist and occasional composer. This concerto was originally composed for a Corno da Caccia (hunting horn) presumed to be something of a hybrid between the natural hornand natural trumpet but has been borrowed by modern trumpet players and is now firmly fixed in the Classical trumpet repertoire.This edition is intended to be more user-friendly than the others currently available: there is a much easier (and dare I say more stylistic) piano accompaniment - any doubling of the solo part has been removed voicing simplified and my premise has been to imagine what it might have been before it was orchestrated rather than trying to cram in every last piece of orchestral detail. Suggested cuts have been indicated which give a short introduction to each movement perfect for auditions recitals or exams. However the bar numbers still tally with the longer original versions which are included should they be required.The dynamics and articulation which I have added incorporate the weight of opinion in current editions and recordings offering more guidance than 'scholarly' editions without being over-prescriptive. There is an appendix with suggested interpretation of trills. Listening to as many different recordings as possible is the best way to assimilate good trills. The accompanying CD provides piano accompaniments and observes the suggested cuts. See page 23 for full track listing. There is free software available online (eg. speedshifter on the ABRSM

The present Concerto for B Flat Trumpet and Orchestra was written in 1796 and dedicated to A. Weidinger a trumpet player of the Court Opera Orchestra in Vienna. Weidinger improved the Trumpet by applying the keys to it covering side holes and thus making possible the playing of chromatic notes between the natural notes. Haydn employs chromatic passages extensively in his Concerto.Arranged here with Piano accompaniment by Harold Perry and edited by Ernest Hall.

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.

Christopher Norton's acclaimed Microjazz has won worldwide popularity with teachers and players alike for its stimulating blend of contemporary popular genres and classical values. The Microjazz Trumpet Collection 1 is a set of brand-new easy pieces in popular styles such as jazz, blues, rock and reggae, arranged in progressive order of difficulty. Microjazz is the world famous series of pieces based on classical technique yet using popular contemporary styles. Microjazz helps you develop musicianship and technique through the familiar sounds and styles of popular music. It is this unique combination of modern genres with traditional technique that has made Microjazz an international success with teachers and players, and one of the most widely used educational series ever published. New technology brings Microjazz alive and adds an exciting interactive dimension to practice and performance. Based on classical technique, Microjazz is great way to introduce rhythm and develop co-ordination skills whilst being fun for all ages and standards. A great motivator for the reluctant student, the pieces are equally effective on acoustic or electronic instruments. Content : Simple Pleasures Regretfully Yours Bold as Brass Argentina and Back Football Game Simplicity Itself For the King Trumpet Blues Rainy Day Steady State Straighten Your Tie Metal Instrument A Cheery Wave Five-a-Side -Eating Alone Marching Together Trumpet Serenade Changing Times The Beat Goes On Enterprise Culture