Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
Transcriber: Gianola-Norris, Daniel
Number of Trumpets: 9
Accompaniment: timpani
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 2 minutes and 16 seconds
Difficulty: 6
For one B-flat piccolo trumpet, eight B-flat trumpets and optional timpani. A highly rewarding, very exciting and complex piece that has lines flying and intertwining everywhere. Great for working on ensemble playing while playing independent lines. Style and understanding of Baroque phrasing is critical for successful performance. What a great piece (listen to the recording, especially on earphones or external speakers!).
ITG Journal, October 2021, page 114:
"...a positive and unique addition to the trumpet ensemble repertoire. The exciting nature of the work lends it to function well as a trumpet ensemble recital opener or closer..." "The dense scoring may create performance challenges; however, once balanced, the Sonata's playful and bold character will surely please both performers and audience."