Seven easy arrangements written in the most common keys for singing and are excellent as accompaniments or stand-alone pieces. Inventive and fun to play, the selections in the collection include Joy to the World, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Deck the Halls, Angels We Have Heard on High, Silent Night, the First Noel, and O Tannenbaum. A very popular set

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 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.

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.

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.

Actually two fanfares, one in 6/6, 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.

A through-written 20th century fanfare, highly idiomatic and dramatic. Commissioned for the Columbus (Ohio) Trumpet Consort.

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

A very colorful and exciting work requiring attention to interplay and finesse. Fun and challenging for the ensemble, with several fast and slow sections. (Recording by a student group conducted by the composer).

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Taken from DauvernŽ'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.

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.

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.

A simple, straight forward, majestic 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 for flexible length. A part of the CHTE Colleciton