Joy to the World, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly, Angels We Have Heard on High, Silent Night, The First Noel, and O Tannebaum. Arrangements written in the most common keys for singing and are intended as accompaniments in sing-alongs and congregational use. The first five trumpet parts are essential to the arrangements. The sixth part contains the melodies when they aren't found in the other parts and can be played or taceted according to the wishes of the conductor. A very popular and widely used compilation.

In the Baroque style of Stoelzel. Features intertwining lines with conventional harmonies. Interesting to play and hear. Good style, with a few tricky rhythms

A five-minute suite of the favorites: Deck the Halls (with boughs of Holly); Silent Night; Angels We Have Heard on High; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Joy to the World. Optional doubling on B-flat piccolo trumpets for parts one and two. Inventive writing, accessible, fun to play, satisfying, and excellent in terms of audience appeal. The recording is by the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble.

Four short fanfares in appropriate styles for announcements

Approximately 20 seconds each. Excellent fanfares used extensively by the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble. Heralding announcements, arrivals, etc. Majestic.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow; Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; Frosty the Snowman; Jingle Bells. Very effective and lots of fun to play.

One of the most often played fanfares by the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble. Majestic, full, broad, strong, and effective, but not difficult to rehearse or perform. One of the pieces reviewed in the ITG Journal as part of the CHTE Collection.

The original (for 3 trumpets) arranged for three groups of 3 players each, with interchanging phrases between the groups. Can be done with the three groups set antiphonally. The arrangement requires piano accompaniment (not included with this publication) which is the same as the original publication for 3 trumpets and piano. This publication presumes that the buyer already has or will have the original Belwin publication in hand. This arrangement works especially well with band or orchestra accompaniment.

Written for two piccolo trumpets in B-flat, E-flat trumpet, 2 C trumpets, and one B-flat trumpet. A very dramatic, lush and warm rendition of this beautiful standard. Great for control, intonation, and phrasing.

Arranged for 2 piccolo trumpets in A, 1 E-flat trumpet and 3 B-flat trumpets, this lush arrangement is very lyrical and warm, highlighting control, balance, and beauty of phrase. Sounds wonderful in this rather unusual key.

For seven B-flat trumpets and two flugelhorns. An easy, very melodic setting with colorful use of chords and voicings. A very popular arrangement.

Arranged for 2 piccolo trumpets in B-flat and 6 B-flat trumpets. A very pretty and lush ballad done in a legato, fluid, vocal style. Balance, blend, phrasing, and style are key elements. A beautiful change-of-pace for any concert. One of those unexpected show stoppers.

Simple yet very effective arrangement akin to Dee Barton's famous arrangement for the Kenton band. Slow all the way, the piece is thick and lush. There is a little solo space at the very end of the piece. Great change-of-pace on any concert.

Originally arranged in 1984 for the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble (CHTE) and used for countless weddings, this re-discovered classic arrangement can be played a capella or with organ if the organist can transpose to Bb (their arrangements are usually in D). Very majestic -- and much simpler than most arrangements of this famous and popular piece.

Scored for 2 piccolo trumpets in A, 4 C trumpets, 4 B-flat trumpets, 2 flugelhorns, 3 baritones and percussion. A major work that captures the flair (and then some) of the original composition. Available in printed version only.

A part of the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble Series, therefore straightforward, and requires a minimum of rehearsal time. Well-paced, majestic and colorful. Great for teaching style

An extremely successful arrangement scored for 6 piccolo trumpets in A, 6 D trumpets, 6 flugelhorns, 2 baritones, tuba and timpani. Very exciting and colorful. Best with parts doubled. (PS: be a little patient as you click to listen to the recording - the file is 11 mgs in bulk and 9 minutes in length, but oh so worth the wait).

9 B-flat trumpets, 2 baritones, two bass trumpets (trombones can substitute) and timpani. The original fanfare with the final seven measures of the Sinfonietta added at the end for a more fulfilling and exuberant finish.

A simple, straight forward, majestic and colorful arrangement for the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble. Easy to rehearse and perform. Excellent use of voicing and sharing of the melody. Sections are easily repeated or rearranged.

With organ accompaniment. The famous Masterpiece Theater theme done for the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble. Festive, majestic, practical and effective

The same arrangement as above but for five B-flat trumpets alone. (Recorded panning effects are not reflected in the arrangement)

With piano, bass, and drums. An adoption and expansion of this famous bebop tune. Features two groups of 4 B-flat trumpets each. Standard jazz harmonies with lots of interaction between players and groups of players. Excellent lines. Solo space. Reviewed in the IAJE Journal (September, 1991). The recording is gorgeously played by Jan Glaesel and friends. Whew!

Part of the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Series. In D concert, so this arrangement is a little tougher than some others in the series, but it is simple to put together and very effective. The melody moves from voice to voice so that no one takes the brunt of the relatively high tessitura. Excellent for teaching the piece.and the appropriate style.

A colorful, effective, no-nonsense and stylish rendition for the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble. In C concert. Great for training as well

With organ. Two antiphonal groups of 5 B-flat trumpets each. Very easy trumpet parts. Strong and majestic. Incredible in the church setting. The tonal center has been changed to B-flat to facilitate accessibility and ease of performance.

This is an exact copy of the 8 original trumpet parts (4 orchestra and 4 antiphonal) with 4 filler parts added. A very successful and popular arrangement. The timpani part is theoretically optional, but the transcription hangs together best with it. NOTE: to see the music better, click on the lower right hand corner of the video to go to full screen.

The famous march

Transcribed by James Olcott. With organ. Taken directly from Wilhousky's dramatic arrangement, this transcription can stand alone or be coupled with the published arrangements for choir/orchestra/band (minor editing of measure numbers would be necessary). Makes a very powerful closer

Classic processional originally for brass quintet and handbells. Works wonderfully for any sort of majestic occurrence.

No. 44: Marsch. Two antiphonal choirs of four B-flat trumpets each. Very martial in style. A certain pompose feel. This work is better for use at events rather than for concert purposes, and is stylistically excellent for such things. Excellent Baroque literature. Easy to put together, too. Take a listen...

A lush yet very accessible arrangement of this beautiful standard. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

An excellent and powerful fanfare in the truest British tradition arranged transcribed from the original (18 Bb's and 18 bass trumpets - see TRP-103). Very exciting and effective. The original transcribed for 36 B-flat trumpet is also available via Triplo Press (TRP-65).

Approximately 25 seconds each. A modern sounding set of strong fanfares based on a common theme. Each fanfare adds another voice and becomes a little more complex. Commissioned for the opening of the Nutter Center Sports Complex in Dayton, Ohio USA.

With piano, bass, guitar, drums. Shuffle/funk with lots of jazz trumpet section work as well as interaction betwen the parts. Solo space. A great deal of fun to play and an excellent change-of-pace for any concert.

Edited for 3 C trumpets, 9 B-flat trumpets and bass trumpet (trombone can substitute). One of the best of the classic pieces for trumpet ensemble. All of the elements are here: excellent lines, challenging interplay, great rhythmic vitality, and harmonic interest. Challenging for every player.

Taken from Dauvernè's method for the natural trumpet, these pieces, transposed for B-flat trumpets, are excellent for elegant precision and style in the natural trumpet manner. Historically and musically fascinating.

Highly successful arrangement for 2 B-flat piccolo trumpets and 10 B-flat trumpets. Extremely effective, terrifically fun to play and a real crowd pleaser

For five or six B-flat trumpets. Full sounding. Easy and eminently useful. For the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble. There are two recording here. The first is as in the score: 5 or 6 parts. The second is with an added two-trumpet descant, not represented in the score, but is included in the printed and pdf versions of this publication. When the descant is used, the difficulty level is raised to a 4.

Excellent idiomatic and well-crafted writing for the trumpet. ABA form with contrasting sections and moods, the piece is accessible and exciting for player and audience alike. All parts are active with lots of pairing and trading off. Highly recommended

One solo part for B-flat trumpet with 3 sections of 4 B-flat trumpets each. Begins quietly and builds to a grand ending. Can be done antiphonally. Extremely easy and extremely effective. NOTE: to view the video full screen, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

A through-written 20th century fanfare, highly idiomatic and dramatic. Commissioned by the Columbus (Ohio) Trumpet Consort. From the composer: "The title represents a combination of three words: fanfare, representing the purpose of the work; atmospheric, representing the feel of the piece; and sphere, representing the optional spatial placement of the performers around the perimeter of the performing space. This aggressively rhythmic miniature includes bitonal triadic clusters (scored for two opposing trios) and octatonic passages " NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

An excellent, rather subdued minimalistic piece for six B-flat trumpets, flugelhorn, percussion and narrator. The first trumpet part is challenging, otherwise the piece is not difficult. 20th century notation. Excellent 20th century repertoire. Fanfare for Remembrance was commissioned by the Western Michigan University School of Music for the 1987 ITG Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Triplo's new and revised edition of the 1992 publication, with new articulations, dynamics, and lines.

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Eight traditional hymn tunes for Easter, Thanksgiving, and general use, with two colorful descants for three trumpets each, arranged for church and congregational use. Compatible with 22 popular hymn texts. Tunes include:

• 1. Darwall's 148th ("Rejoice, the Lord is King" and three others)
• 2. Diademata ("Crown Him with Many Crowns" and four others))
• 3. Easter Hymn ("Christ the Lord is Risen Today")
• 4. Lancashire ("The Day of Resurrection!" and two others)
• 5. Llanfair ("Jesus Christ is Risen Today" and three others)
• 6. Loben Den Herren ("Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" and one other)
• 7. Nicaea ("Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty")
• 8. St. George's, Windsor ("Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" and one other)

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The recordings are of the above in order, starting from the left. Each recording has the tune played four times, the first being the tune as set by Mr. Olcott for three trumpets. The second is the setting with Descant No. 1 for three trumpets combined with the primary trumpet trio. The third is the primary trio with the second descant (again for three trumpets), and finally, in the fourth, all nine parts are played together. All of this is meant to show the flexibility of the publication. Exhilarating, majestic, and inspiring.

Four movements: Entrada, Lullabye, Scherzo, and Finale. A very idiomatic piece for the trumpet with lots of action for all four parts, but in appropriate tessituras. Another work fun to play and perform.

Short, quick, tricky, lightish and fun to play, rehearse and perform. It is similar in writing style to the Suite (see TRP-045). A very effective piece with lots of rhythmic and melodic interaction.

Three movements: Maestoso; Andante; Allegro. For solo piccolo trumpet in B-flat and four B-flat trumpets which range in difficulty from [3] to [6]. An excellent, well-crafted and effective work

Con lenezza means "in a quiet, gentle manner." A dramatic work that starts con lenezza and builds to a strong finish. The piece is slow all the way through, but contains lots of musical contrasts

A piece challenging and fun to play. Lots of musical interplay between the parts, with a variety of styles and meters. An excellent work for younger trumpet players.

Timpani optional. Three movements: Maestoso; Largo; Allegro. Very colorful with lots of interplay, interests and challenges for all. Carefully edited to help with proper style and interpretation. Great for teaching the art of ensemble playing. Idiomatic and fun to play. Good program material. Note: This arrangement can be played on Bb or C trumpets. If on Bb's (do not transpose), the timpani must change the written notes from D to C and from A to G. The performance of this piece down a whole step from the original key (D major) will allow for greater accessibility for less experienced performers. The recording here is done on Bb trumpet and reflects the lower key. FURTHER NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

A very exciting idiomatic work for seven B-flat trumpets by this Juliiard-based composer. Some elements are reminiscent of his well-known brass quintet. Everyone has interesting parts which makes it fun to play and rehearse. Highly recommended.

Four movements: Grave; Allegro; Andante; Allegro. For solo piccolo trumpet in A and four B-flat trumpets which range in difficulty from [3] to [6]. Another excellent and effective arrangement from the hand of Gordon Mathie.

Originally the Concerto for Oboe, two trumpets, strings and continuo, this arrangement is for 3 piccolo trumpets in A and four B-flat trumpets. Four movements: Largo; Vivace; Siciliano; Vivace. Thoroughly thought out and well crafted. Fun to play and extremely effective. B-flat parts are simple.

A fanfaresque piece with a good rousing style. Excellent for teaching rhythm, ensemble interplay and ear training. A very satisfying work. Fun to play and rehearse.

Three movements: Allegro con spirito; Andante cantabile; Tempo rigoroso. Similar in styles to the Suite for Four Trumpets (TRP-45).

Three trumpet parts and timpani. Suggested by the editor to be played by two groups of three trumpets each (a double set of parts is included with this edition). Parts written in C major. A classic of the trumpet ensemble literature. Exceedingly simple musically, excellent for the Baroque trumpet style. The edition contains excellent histoircal notes and insights into performance practice by Irmtraud Kruger, insuring a clear understanding of how to approch the piece. BONUS: Including with this edition is an arrangement of the March for four trumpets by trumpet historian Edward H. Tarr

This publication is no longer available from the Triplo Press catalogue. Check the BIM catalogue for latest availability information.

Four pieces (La Majeste, La Grace, L'Amour, La Vigilance) from Twelve Heroic Marches arranged in excellent style. Wise use of tessitura for the grade level. Effective, accessible. On the Ohio Music Educators Association Contest List.

Excellent, effective 20th century work. Slow, with a few quick runs and tricky rhythmic interplay. Featured on the album of the same name by Michael Tunnell and the Louisville Trumpet Ensemble.

Moderato, allegro brilliante, moderato. Very pretty espressivo sections. The piece is very accessible for moderate to good high school players, and is colorful and fun to play. Good rhythmic intensity, short spurts of double tonguing here and some fun flexibility challenges.

A really fun piece to rehearse and perform. An uptempo work on the light side and a great closer. Lots of scale passages and repeated melodies that transfer from part to part. Beautifully and idiomatically arranged. One of the "happiest" pieces going. Highly recommended. (No need to play the ending quite as fast as I've done on the recording). NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

A transcription of the famous arrangement by Percy Grainger. A beautiful and simple setting, excellent for junior high or high school players, teaching style, phrase, and intonation. A very satisfying arrangement for both player and audience. Highly recommended.

The CHARLIER COMPANION, the most famous book in Triplo Press's COMPANION SERIES, is essentially second trumpet parts to the 36 Etudes Transcendantes of Theo Charlier evolved from many years of using etudes from the standard pedagogical literature with students and playing 'behind' them to help with conceptions of sound, style, pitch, tempo, and phrase. In my experience, it was quickly found that focus on technique quickly gave way to a much more musical experience. These 36 etudes are fun, challenging, and satisfying by themselves, and can be played and studied as stand-alone works. They are most effective, however, when played as conceived: as duets to the 36 Etudes Transcendantes by Theo Charlier, published by Alphonse Leduc of Paris, France. Individuals may also perform and study these etudes along with the compact disc recording by David Baldwin of the Leduc publication, available through the International Trumpet Guild.

One of Triplo Press's most popular pieces, with over 850 copies sold since its publication in 2000. A very strong and colorful work with the harmonic, melodic, and dynamic color for which Eric Ewazen is so well known; uses interplay between the various players and pairings to excellent effect. Contrasts between fanfaresque and legato playing and loud and soft abound throughout. The tessitura of the first trumpet is at the top of the staff, with high C being the top note. Fun to rehearse because of the smart writing, and the product is very satisfying for both player and audience. An excellent contribution to the genre.

A shortened and simplified version for four trumpets of this piece (grade 2 - great for junior high level) is available. Click here for more information.

A one-of-a-kind brilliant British fanfare. 36 B-flat trumpets (originally 18 B-flat herald trumpets and 18 bass herald trumpets)* surround the audience in six groups of six and interplay sets of themes that roll in and out of one another in extremely exciting and masterful fashion. It is a very powerful and successful composition, fun to play and amazing to listen to. *Original version available (see TRP-103). Also available arranged for 12 trumpets (see TRP-033).

Actually two fanfares, one in 6/8, the other in 2/4. Typical Uber stuff, namely lots of interplay, dynamic variation, and harmonic interest. Does the job as fanfares while still being musically interesting.

The ARBAN COMPANION, essentially second (duet) parts to the Fourteen Characteristic Studies of Jean Baptiste Arban and part of Triplo Press's COMPANION SERIES, evolved from many years of using etudes from the standard pedagogical literature with students and playing "behind" them to help with conceptions of sound, style, pitch, tempo, and phrase. In my experience, it was quickly found that focus on technique quickly gave way to a much more musical experience. These 14 etudes are fun, challenging, and satisfying by themselves, and can be played and studied as stand-alone works. They are most effective, however, when played as conceived: as duets to Arban's Fourteen Characteristic Studies, published in almost every rendition of his Conservatory Method. (The editing of dynamics and articulations of the Arban Companion is based on the publication of the Arban Complete Conservatory Method by Carl Fischer, Inc.) Trumpet players may also perform and study these etudes along with the compact disc recording by David Baldwin of the Leduc publication, available through the International Trumpet Guild.

Harmonies, rhythms, and interplay that we have come to expect from Ewazen's innovative writing. Several distinct rhythmic and melodic themes give everyone a workout in a new way. Great fun

A set of fourteen short jazz quartets for reading and teaching. Fun and musically satisfying for both player and listener. Great for small concert pieces and for practicing and teaching style. Encompasses varying tempos and styles of swing and Latin. Recording "A" has no.'s 1 through 12. Recording "B" has no.'s 13 and 14. A fifth trumpet part can be downloaded by clicking here. Click here to download a folder of rhythm section parts to accompany this publication (a .zip folder with pdf files). Leadsheets for soloing are also included.

A highly unusual quartet of pieces utilizing the styles of Brazilian traditional folk music. Four shortish movements. Lots of exciting and rhythmic complexities. Extensively edited to obtain correct style. An extensive forward by the music's editor contains historical backgrounds and stylistic insights.

A terrifically fun piece to play with the usual technical challenges associated with this piece. Clever doublings and innovative writing with tricky and effective dovetailing. A GREAT closer. The excellent overdub attached is by Minneapolis trumpeter and educator Shannon Curtis.

Dedicated to James Darling of Baldwin-Wallace College, this four-section piece hosts lots of innovative compostiional techniques (see example) that create lots of energy and excitement. Teams of trumpets work on top of others both in slow and fast sections. Very fresh writing. Some tricky counting. An excellent and exciting piece.

The first prize winner of the 2004 ITG Composition Contest (solo trumpet w/trumpet ensemble accompaniment) and premiered at the 2004 ITG Conference in Denver, this work is written for trumpet solo and trumpet ensemble accompaniment. Very intense, even jarring 20th-century harmonies and incessant rhythms that are somehow wonderfully accessible to an audience; the piece holds everyone's almost breathless attention. Lots of fresh ideas for interplay between parts and groups, and challenging and really fun to play. Written for C trumpets, it can also be played on B-flat instruments. This recording is by the trumpet ensemble at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Oho (USA).

The second prize winner of the 2004 ITG Composition Contest (solo trumpet w/trumpet ensemble accompaniment) and premiered at the 2004 ITG Conference in Denver, this three-movement work is written for trumpet solo and trumpet ensemble accompaniment. All six parts are for C trumpets (which means that they could all be played on B-flats). All parts have lots of action and independence. Very idiomatic for trumpets but with fresh approaches to interplay, color, and accompaniment. Fanfares, warm melodies, playful rhythms. Movements' names: Crossing the Cuyahoga, The Skyline at Night, and The Emerald Necklace. From the composer: About Cleveland Sketches: The first movement, Crossing the Cuyahoga, is a heroic fanfare depicting the almost overwhelming scene of towering buildings as one crosses the river into Cleveland, Ohio. The serenity of the evening lights of the city as viewed from far away are the inspiration for The Skyline at Night, depicted by a lyrical song on flugelhorn accompanied by sustained notes in the cup-muted trumpet parts. The last movement, The Emerald Necklace, is a depiction of playful activity in the metroparks which surround the entire Cleveland area. - Clint Needham

A beautiful rendition of this classic. A difficulty mark of "3' because of the phrasing. Great for a meditative, change of pace situation in concert or church settings

The SMALL COMPANION, essentially second (duet) parts to the 27 Melodic and Rhytmical Excercises for Trumpet by J.L. Small, and part of Triplo Press's COMPANION SERIES, evolved from many years of using etudes from the standard pedagogical literature with students and playing 'behind' them to help with conceptions of sound, style, pitch, tempo, and phrase. In my experience, it was quickly found that focus on technique quickly gave way to a much more musical experience. These 27 etudes are fun, challenging, and satisfying by themselves, and can be played and studied as stand-alone works. They are most effective, however, when played as conceived: as duets to Small's etude book, published by Carl Fischer. The first recording is of Etude No. 1, while the second is of Etude No. 2.

Fanfare; Eternal Call of Taps; Fugue and Flourishes. Commissioned by Bugles Across America. Intertwining lines, both melodic and rhythmic, combine the hymn Eternal Father and Taps into a rather complex, fascinating and effective five-minute composition. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

A superb realization of this perpetual standard. Organized in three groups of trumpets, one of two, and two of four. Transposed to B-flat for easier accessibility. Optional timpani part included. NOTE: to view the video by the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble full screen, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

A real bebop treat at a very fast tempo (MM=240). Not much demand for range, but fingers are a must. Beautiful quartet writing and very exciting. With rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums). From the TRPTS Jazz Quartet Series Recording by Mike Vax and TRPTS on Summit Records DCD 308.

A very exciting professional level arrangement of this classic blues. Medium up tempo. With rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums). From the TRPTS Jazz Quartet Series Recording by Mike Vax and TRPTS on Summit Records DCD 308

An expansion by Mike Vax of Willie's Three More Foxes, the famous blues originally written for Maynard Ferguson. Thus, as one would expect, there are some range demands (g'''). With rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums). A great classic and great fun to play. Everyone has the opportunity to solo. From the TRPTS Jazz Quartet Series

Louis Armstrong's famous solo on Wild Man Blues arranged for four trumpets ala Supersax. An amazing and challenging - and fun - study in style. With rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums). From the TRPTS Jazz Quartet Series Recording by Mike Vax and TRPTS on Summit Records DCD 308.

A rather striking and very dramatic work for eight trumpets (also written for five trumpets - see Five Trumpets in this catalogue). This piece has a great deal of rhythmic and melodic counterpoint in very dramatic and harmonically fascinating ways. The juxtaposition of some melodic and expressive content add to the intriguing and exciting aspects of this piece. Intrada Dramatic has a decided "wow" factor without being overly difficult. It can be used as an extremely impressive opener or for a very special one-piece occasion. (Recorded by Tromba Mundi).

Another simple but effective bossa nova. Very pretty. Solos are in the rhythm section. Range to G. Optional 5th trumpet part. With rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums). From the TRPTS Jazz Quartet Series.

Medium up tempo with some great lines. Swings hard. Lead trumpet to high C. Trumpet 2 and guitar have the rides. From the TRPTS Jazz Quartet Series.

Medium up tempo. A lightish chart that has some neat interplay. Lead trumpet to high C. Solos in in all four trumpet parts. With rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums). From the TRPTS Jazz Quartet Series.

Yep, Laura is in there. Medium tempo be-bop with some fun intertwining lines. Lead trumpet to high C. Second trumpet has the solo. Drums have space as well.

More medium tempo be-bop. Lead trumpet to high C, and takes solo trades with drums. Not quite as "involved" as the other be-bop tunes, but still swings hard. From the TRPTS Jazz Quartet Series.

A simple yet effective bossa nova in a minor key from the TRPS book of Mike Vax. No range demands. Rhythm section includes piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Head/solos/outchorus/head. Open solos all around. Changes are a little tricky but only mildly so. Flugelhorns are best suited for this piece.

Simple but interesting and fun both melodically and harmonically. Great for intonation practice and counting. Introduces fugue writing, triplets, and swing. Musically quite effective. Recordings left to right: Movement 1, Movement 2, Movement 3.

A lightish, fun work, not too tough. typical Hefti, Medium up tempo. Lead trumpet goes to D. Head/changes/outchorus/head/coda.

Easy, very tasty and pretty bossa nova. Works best with flugelhorns, but effective either way. Head/solos (keyboard or guitar) with a few backgrounds/head. Arranged for Mike Vax and TRPTS. The overdub of this piece by Micah Bell.

Salsa (rhumba). Great idiomatic arrangement of this classic latin tune. Rhythm parts are written out to facilitate style. Solo space for all in the refrain section. From the Triplo Press TRPS jazz trumpet quartet series.

Switching between Latin and swing, this is a harmonically complex tune that is otherwise not too difficult but requires stylistically mature players. Excellent writing for the trumpets. Piano chords are written out (with changes) as is the bass line. Flexible roadmap.

An extended fanfare with several interwoven sections, themes, and transitions for five B-flat trumpets. Lots of contrasts in dynamics. Some tricky counting, hence the "7" rating, but worth it. Makes a great opener. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

From Nicholas's 1998 album, 'Payton's Place.' Transcribed and edited from the original recording with Nicholas, Roy Hargrove and Wynton Marsalis as the trio (click on the microphone to hear it). A light, not-tough, fun piece to play. The transcription of the improvised acapella section is also included in the publication.

The very majestic opener to the third scene of the third act. 12 trumpets in B-flat and four flugelhorns with optional timpani. Lots of very broad playing with fanfares coming from all directions. Rated "6" in difficulty due to the obligato string parts interspersed throughout the ensemble. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

A rather striking and very dramatic work for five trumpets (also written for eight trumpets - see Eight Trumpets in the Triplo Catalogue). This piece has a great deal of rhythmic and melodic counterpoint in very dramatic and harmonically fascinating ways. The juxtaposition of some melodic and expressive content add to the intriguing and exciting aspects of this piece. Intrada Dramatic has a decided "wow" factor without being overly difficult. It can be used as an extremely impressive opener or for a very special one-piece occasion. (Recorded by Tromba Mundi)

Lots of clever interaction mark this intricate, idiomatic work. The recording, done here by Dr. Eric Swisher and the Murray State University Trumpet Ensemble for whom the piece was written, says it all.

Groovin' medium tempo blues with harmonized choruses from a solo by Brad's favorite jazzer, Jimmy Cook. Excellent vehicle for your plunger/growlin' jazz soloist. Swings hard. Range to double G (optional double C). Characteristics of Brad's writing/arranging include tight, fresh harmonies and voicings. Can be played with four trumpets (drummer takes the breaks ala "Cute").

A jazz waltz with a harmonized solo section and open solo and shout sections in 4/4. Clever, sophisticated writing, with tight, extended harmonies typical of Brad's arrangements.

A lightish, straight ahead medium up-tempo head/solos/head/out. Lead trumpet to high C, with optional F's. One of Brad's simpler charts, cute and fun. Drums on brushes.

Needs 18 trumpets AND 18 baritones or trombones. The original version of this magnificent fanfare. 18 trumpets and 18 bass clef brass instruments, originally bass herald trumpets. Six groups of six players each surround the audience for a quintessential British fanfare. This is the piece with the highest number of independent parts for a trumpet ensemble on record. In PDF format only. Also available for 36 trumpets (ed. Olcott) TRP-65, and transcribed for 12 trumpets (Olcott) TRP-33.

A light samba that sounds really nice on flugelhorns. Tasty lines and harmonies. Everyone gets a shot at the melody with solo spots for first and third. An eight-measure swing shout on trumpets heralds the return to the head. A very pretty chart.

A great arrangement of this classic done in SuperSax style with Clifford Brown's famous solo as a harmonized chorus for the whole section. Very clever and fun to play and work on. Another Brad Sharp beauty.

Called a fanfare but rather a major work. Starts quietly and goes into an aggressive 7/8. Very colorful harmonies and interplays. Challenging and fun to work on. The recording is by the Central Washington Trumpet Club.

Excellent hip-hop funk. Great lines and great changes, with Brad's great voicings, interesting harmonies and quirky out-chorus lines. Really fun to play, and a super audience pleaser. The examples are of score excerpts and the first trumpet part.

Mambo Beat, written in the mid 1950's, was originally an instrumental showcase labeled as "mambo jazz" and has been updated starting at the solo section to reflect the more modern salsa feel. Every effort has been made to make this transcription/arrangement as authentic as possible, giving written examples of the authentic styles for the rhythm section. The piano part is written with stylistic patterns. The bass part should be read as written. The latin percussion instruments (patterns are given as examples) heighten the authenticity of the work but are not necessary. The guitar part is supplemental. The recording is of the beginning of the piece and does not reflect the salsa section, which carries the arrangement to the end. (see the piano part in the written example).

Medium tempo original salsa. Lead trumpet to f'''. Typical Brad Sharp writing, with lots of counterpoint between pairs of trumpets. Fun and challenging to play.

Commissioned by Ed Reid for the University of Arizona's performance at the ITG conference in Australia in 2010 (the recording is of that performance), this piece is in three movements: Getting In, Whilst There, and Recovery and Out. The first movement is reminiscent of Paris in the 30's, the second is a slow dirty blues, the third a medium up tempo swing duet. Each movement can be played separately, but it is fun to play the piece as a set. Of the work, the composer writes, "Woolloomooloo is an eastern suburb of Sydney, Australia, and the name may derive from the Aboriginal pronunciation of windmill or even place of plenty. The town, having recently gone through extensive gentrification, doesn't look like it did in the past. When it was first nicknamed "The Loo," it was a rough-and-tumble working class district of New South Wales. Filled with bars, it was often a destination of those who sought to drink on the cheap. This work describes the trip from Sydney to inside "The Loo," party time, and leaving the scene in a good mood."

Written for and premiered by Tromba Mundi at the 2011 International Trumpet Guild Conference. A very fun piece to play. Takes a bit of practice to understand and get into the rhythmic groove that is typical of the square dance genre, but it is very rewarding for both audience and player. A really great closer.

Written for and premiered by Tromba Mundi at the 2011 International Trumpet Guild Conference. Right out of the western movies from Hollywood. Cheerful, rhythmic, stylized. A few tricky licks and fingerings, and really fun to listen to and play.

Quite fun with tricky intertwining rhythms and great lines. Lots of rhythmic repetition so once it is grasped, the unusual swing feel of this piece is captivating and can really 'groove.' Players and audience love this one. Solo space.

Written for and performed here by Tromba Mundi (solos by Scott Belck).

The video is an enhanced version of this arrangement by noted Danish trumpeter Jan Glaesel and his friends.

Three Snapshots is made up of three one-minute vignettes that are highly motivic and contain a great deal of energy and precision. Fun to play with lots of interweaving and independent lines. The details of accents, dynamics, steady clock-like tempos, and precise cut-offs of notes are elements of attention as they contribute greatly to the sense of the work's inherent drive.

Composed for (and perfect for) junior high trumpeters, these three pieces (Moderato-joyfully, Adagio, and Allegro, in keys of written G, A minor, and F) feature engaging melodies with attractive harmonies, accompaniment figures, and little challenges for everyone. Well edited, including articulations and occasional fingering reminders. Each piece is about two minutes in duration. The first and third works were first introduced as a capella melodies in 2002 in "Twenty-one Norwegian Trumpet Soli," published by Wolfgang G. Haas-Musikverlag Koln e. K., and are used here by permission. The second melody and the arrangements for all three pieces are by James Olcott. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

Contains the first five of nine 90-second fanfares for B-flat trumpets by Robert Bradshaw, Barry Ford, Michael Galib, Jack Kimmell, Eric Morales, Clint Needham, Greg Pascuzzi, David Shaffer, and James Stephenson. All excellent, exciting, unique and very accessible as per the graded difficulty. Commissioned, collected, and edited by Triplo Press's James Olcott in celebration of the trumpet, the ITG, and the 2013 meeting of the Ohio Chapter of ITG, where they received their premieres. Click here for Vol. 2

The recordings on this page, recorded by James Olcott, represent the five pieces in this volume (l to r): Triptych Cipher by Robert Bradshaw, Slancio! by Barry Ford, Fa una fanfara by Michael Galib, Flourish for Six Trumpets by Jack N. Kimmel, and Panoramica by Erik Morales.

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Contains the final four of nine 90-second fanfares for B-flat trumpets by Robert Bradshaw, Barry Ford, Michael Galib, Jack Kimmell, Eric Morales, Clint Needham, Greg Pascuzzi, David Shaffer, and James Stephenson. All excellent, exciting, unique and very accessible as per the graded difficulty. Commissioned, collected, and edited by Triplo Press's James Olcott in celebration of the trumpet, the ITG, and the 2012 meeting of the Ohio Chapter of ITG, where they received their premieres.

The recordings on this page, recorded by James Olcott, represent the four pieces in this volume (l to r): Fanfare, by Clinton Needham, Fanfare Ighisu Verchi, by Gregory Pascuzzi, Cincinnatus Fanfare by David Shaffer, and Gilded Fanfare by James Stephenson.

From the composer: "An Olcott Overture! is dedicated to my friend and publisher of several of my trumpet ensemble works, James Olcott. Stylistically and harmonically, the piece shows my Eastern European heritage, with rhythms that are in mixed meters and a texture which is gutsy and rustic. The bright, brilliant sound of the trumpet is yet another inspiration to me, with the sound of resonant fanfares and rich chords creating a heroic and celebratory sound." Setup on stage from left to right: 3-2-1-4-5-6. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

Dedicated to Marc Reed and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Trumpet Ensemble, Pieces of Eight begins with a lush, contrapuntal chorale, which returns as a varied refrain in the faster, rhythmically playful second section. Featuring numerous changes of mood, timbre, and texture, this challenging and exciting work builds to a rousing climax and will be a great way to end any concert.

Another version of this classic, this time for four trumpets a capella, and it works beautifully. Great fun to play and a terrific crowd pleaser. Needs four solid players. An alternate part for trumpet in E-flat is included for the first trumpet part. The work is dedicated to Mr. Metzger's favorite teacher, Anthony Pasquarelli. The recording features Mr. Metzger and friends.

For four C trumpets and four B-flats, with the first C part doubling on piccolo trumpet in A. Very colorful. Lots of interwining and fugal-like interplay. The piece, in two sections, is a poetic interpretation of the nautical wisdom Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning; Red sky at night, sailors delight. A major work interesting to listen to and play. The recording is by members of Cedarville University (Ohio) Trumpet Ensemble and guests under the direction of Charles Pagnard.

Nine 90-second fanfares for B-flat trumpets in two volumes by Robert Bradshaw, Barry Ford, Michael Galib, Jack Kimmell, Eric Morales, Clint Needham, Greg Pascuzzi, David Shaffer, and James Stephenson. All excellent, exciting, unique and very accessible as per the graded difficulty. Commissioned, collected, and edited by Triplo Press's James Olcott in celebration of the trumpet, the ITG, and the 2012 meeting of the Guild's Ohio Affiliate Chapter, where they received their premieres.

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An excellent transcription of a beautiful, classic work for antiphonal brass. Two groups of four trumpets each in typical Gabrieli fashion with its contrapuntal lines and melodic independence. Really fun to play, and very effective, satisfying for both audience and player. Clearly edited for both articulation and phrasing. Easy range, going only to a'', and with the usual 3/2 sections. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

A very well-written and clever work with excellent moods, extending from introspective to very playful. Lots of intricate interplay. Fun to put together and perform. Requires good control, and well worth the time to put it together. Performed here by the Luther College Trumpet Choir, directed by John Cord. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

Louis Armstrong's landmark composition arranged for four trumpets and rhythm section. Great for style, and a real crowd pleaser. Open solo spaces. For Mike Vax's TRPTS.

For Liz, Nicole, Michelle, and Luke. A 20th century work with lots of color and interplay. Tricky counting and requires lots of rehearsals, but well worth it. An excellent work.

A fairly easy and very effective arrangement of this light 3/4 standard. Flugels are recommended for most of the chart. Sort of a solo feature for first trumpet with solo space for trumpet and piano. Range does go to f''' for lead. The recording is from the Summit Records CD "Collaboration" with Mike Vax and Ronald Romm, played here a little more energized than originally conceived.

A medium jazz shuffle blues with a really excellent groove and fun to play. Lead trumpet to high D w/optional high G. Excellent innovative writing and not taxing. The recording features Tim and his ensemble.

A beautiful transcription of of this standard Baroque show stopper. The original trumpet part is preserved with the intertwining lines beautifully juxtaposed. Sounds great. The difficulty grade of 7 is only because of the piccolo trumpet part. Otherwise it would be a grade 5. Highly recommended. The recording is by Niklaus Egg of Berne, Switzerland.

A very tasty bossa nova. Uses optional (but advised) flugelhorns throughout. This recording snippet uses cornets (I was too lazy to get out the flug) Oh, well, that works fine too :-] ) - JO

A through-written mambo. Excellent groove with challenging rhythms and licks for all instruments. Bass and piano parts are written out. Parts for drums and optional claves and congas. The band does a vocal section, too (and it works and the audience loves it). Note: the solo section for trumpet 1 eight measures before Rehearsal Letter K can be improvised on an E7 chord as done in the recording.

An excellent and effective transcription of this famous three-antiphonal-choir work. Carefully edited for maximum effect. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

Piccolo trumpet in A, 4 trumpets in B-flat, two B-flat flugelhorns. Modern through-writing. Mysterious feel. Makes an excellent cool-down piece after an exciting work. Asks for careful listening and adherence to dynamics and articulation. Well worth the effort; accessible and effective.

"Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage!," the famous opener to Bach's landmark piece, arranged for two piccolo trumpets, one D trumpet, two C trumpets, two B-flat trumpets, and flugelhorn. Very effective and quite exciting, with the famous lines heard in wonderful, intertwisting counterpoint. Almost an "8" in its complexity and demands, but it is worth it!

A beautiful rendition of this slow, very introspective Handel classic (title translates as "Let Me Weep"). Simple, but demanding because of control, style, phrase, and pitch considerations. A real change-of-pace from the usual trumpet ensemble fare. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

A striking and innovative work with rhythmic, harmonic and melodic excitement. Beautifully written and great fun for the players and audience alike. Three of the parts double on flugelhorns. The recording says it all.

A light, uptempo piece that features your drummer a la Basie's "Cute" (brush work). Excellent change of pace. Trumpet parts not dificult, but the tempo and time sense requires a good rhythm section. Really fun and effective

An exceptional and very rousing and majestic piece perfect for opening an event or concert. Uses three antiphonal groups of four. The recording says it all. Whew! NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

Seven short excellently transcribed dancelike intradas in the late Renaissance dance style for six B-flat trumpets. Works beautifully as a set and really fun to play. Also works antiphonally by splitting phrases between two groups of six players ala the recording.The work is published in the antiphonal version as TRP-195. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.

Composed for (and perfect for) junior high trumpeters, these three short pieces for four players (Tango, Andante, and Allegro, in keys of written A minor, E minor, and F) feature engaging melodies with attractive harmonies, accompaniment figures, and little challenges for everyone. Well edited, including articulations and breath marks. The second and third works were first introduced as a capella melodies in 2002 in "Twenty-one Norwegian Trumpet Soli," published by Wolfgang G. Haas-Musikverlag Koln e. K., and are used here by permission. The first melody and the arrangements for all three quartets are by James Olcott. NOTE: because of the 16th notes, this work could be put in grade 3, but the lines are rudimentary enough to keep it as a grade 2 (see examples by clicking the treble clef next to the microphones).

Relatively short (2.5, 2, and 2.25 minutes respectively), modernesque pieces with lots of interesting lines, interplay and harmonies. The two outer movements are with piano, the middle acapella. The recordings, which represents the first two movements, will give you an excellent idea of Kimmell's innovative writing.

Edited by James Olcott. Originally a work for female choir. Beautiful, slow and dramatic. Great for work on phrase, control, intonation, blend, and the choral style in general. Works great with four, but is most effective with more than one person on a part. The recording is by the Washington State University Trumpet Ensemble under the direction of David Turnbul in a large church balcony setting.

Fourteen jazz quartets written for enjoyment and the practice of transposition. Published in 2003 by Triplo Press with all parts transposed as 14 Recreational Jazz Quartets (TRP-069), TranspoJazz was originally composed to give students experience in playing jazz while improving skills in the art of transposition. The works are fun, short, varied in tempo and style, musically satisfying, and provide challenges in counting, phrase, ensemble performance - and transposition.

Edited by Maico Lopes, Nailson Simoes, and Nairam Simoes. An unusual quartet of pieces (Choro, Serenata, Maxixe, and Frevo) utilizing the styles of Brazilian traditional folk music similar to TRP-070. Four movements. Lots of exciting and rhythmic complexities. Extensively edited to obtain correct style.

From the Music from Brazil Series. Five sections (fanfare, allegretto, ballad, development, and coda) of clever and creative combinations of musical styles, consonant and dissonant harmony, and simple and complex rhythmic devices. Challenging and really fun to play. Commissioned, performed, and recorded by Trumpetando. Note: this recording, from Trumpetando's CD, Solo e Pedra, is performed in C concert.

From the Music from Brazil Series. A unique Brazilian jazz feel with interesting lines and modern harmonies. Four percussion parts, all very simple, are playable by members of your ensemble who aren't playing trumpet parts (bongos, shaker, cymbal/cowbell, and low-tom). Carefully edited. This recording, performed a whole step higher than the printed publication, is by the Brazilian group Trumpetando for which the piece was written.

Originally a piano piece (Opus 52, No. 2). Short, light, spritely -- and challenging. An excellent transcription. An eight-measure phrase paraphrased six times. Fun to play and excellent for style and senses of time, rhythm and ensemble. Listening to a recording by a pianist would be of great benefit.

A striking and innovative work with rhythmic, harmonic and melodic excitement. Hobbs goes after senses of flying in capricious winds (sounds corny, I know, but it works!) Beautifully written and great fun for the players and audience alike.