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TRP-001 Christmas Carol Accompaniments (6) [3] Olcott, J.

Composer: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 6
Key: various
Duration: various
Difficulty: 3
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.
ITG Journal, December, 1990, page 28:
"The CHRISTMAS CAROL ACCOMPANIMENTS...work very well as independent pieces...if they are used accompaniments to singing, the sixth part is optional. [The set includes Joy to the World (D), O Little Town of Bethlehem (F), Deck the Halls (F), Angels We Have Heard on High (G), Silent Night (B-flat), The First Noel (G), and O Tannenbaum (F)].
- Steven Winick, School of Music, Georgia State University
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TRP-002 Fanfare for a Festive Occasion (3) [4] Olcott, J.

Composer: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 3
Key: G Major concert
Duration: 50 seconds
Difficulty: 4
In the Baroque style of Stoelzel. Features intertwining lines with conventional harmonies. Interesting to play and hear. Good style, with a few tricky rhythms
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TRP-003 Formal Christmas Medley (8) [5] (Olcott)

Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 8
Key: various
Duration: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 5
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.
ITG Journal, December, 1992, page 40-41:
"The FORMAL CHRISTMAS MEDLEY...everything you ever wanted to hear in a Christmas medley and then some. ...seasonal techniques as bell tones and chimes, cascading pyramids of descending eighth note runs, and the piccolo trumpet...
- Bruce Chidester, School of Music, University of Northern Iowa
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TRP-004 Four Madrigal Dinner Fanfares (3) [3] Olcott, J.

Composer: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 3
Key: various
Duration: 50 seconds
Difficulty: 3
Four short fanfares in appropriate styles for announcements
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TRP-005 Three All Purpose Fanfares (6) [4] Olcott, J.

Three All Purpose Fanfares

Composer: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 6
Key: various
Duration: 1 minute
Difficulty: 4
Approximately 20 seconds each. Excellent fanfares used extensively by the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble. Heralding announcements, arrivals, etc. Majestic.
ITG Journal, December, 1990, page 28:
"(The Three All-Purpose Fanfares are among)...nine extremely attractive and useful arrangements for trumpet ensembles of from five to nine parts.... simple, straightforward, and require a minimum of rehearsal time. They do not make extreme demands in terms of range or endurance...music is clearly printed, with no awkward page turns. (Olcott) demonstrates his usual expert arranging skill in providing as much variety and melodic interest as possible in the inner parts while rotating the melody among the players."
- Steven Winick, School of Music, Georgia State University, Univer
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TRP-006 Secular Christmas Medley (9) [4] Olcott, J.

Composer: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 9
Key: various
Duration: 4 minutes and 58 seconds
Difficulty: 4
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.
TRP-007 Wedding Fanfare No. 1 (6) [5] Olcott, J.

Composer: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 6
Accompaniment: timpani (optional)
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 45 seconds
Difficulty: 5
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.
ITG Journal, December, 1990, page 28:
(The Wedding Fanfare No. 1 is among) "...nine extremely attractive and useful arrangements for trumpet ensembles of from five to nine parts.... simple, straightforward, and require a minimum of rehearsal time. They do not make extreme demands in terms of range or endurance...music is clearly printed, with no awkward page turns. (Olcott) demonstrates his usual expert arranging skill in providing as much variety and melodic interest as possible in the inner parts while rotating the melody among the players."
- Steven Winick, School of Music, Georgia State University, Univer
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TRP-008 Bugler's Holiday (9) [4] Anderson, L. (Olcott)

Composer: Anderson, Leroy
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 9
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 3 minutes
Difficulty: 4
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.
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TRP-009 The Ashgrove (6) [7] (Olcott)

Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 6
Key: Eb Major concert
Duration: 3 minutes
Difficulty: 7
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.
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TRP-010 Danny Boy (6) [7] (Olcott)

Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 6
Key: B Major concert
Duration: 2 minutes
Difficulty: 7
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.
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TRP-011 Shenandoah (9) [3] traditional, (. (Olcott)

Composer: traditional, (American)
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 9
Key: F Major concert
Duration: 2 minutes and 10 seconds
Difficulty: 3
For seven B-flat trumpets and two flugelhorns. An easy, very melodic setting with colorful use of chords and voicings. A very popular arrangement.
ITG Journal, December, 1990, page 27:
"...A colorful, lush setting with contrasts of texture and modulations that keep the (tune) fresh and energetic." "...extremely attractive and useful, requiring a minimum of rehearsal time." (Olcott) demonstrates his usual expert arranging skill in providing as much variety and melodic interest as possible in the inner parts while rotating the melody among the players."
- Steven Winick, School of Music, Georgia State University
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TRP-012 Emily (8) [7] Mercer, J. (Olcott)

Composer: Mercer, Johnny
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 8
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 3 minutes and 30 seconds
Difficulty: 7
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.
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TRP-013 Here's That Rainy Day (8) [3] Van Heusen, J. (Olcott)

Composer: Van Heusen, Jimmy
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 8
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 1 minute and 45 seconds
Difficulty: 3
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.
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TRP-014 Trumpet Voluntary (3) [3] Purcell, H. (Olcott)

Composer: Purcell, Henry
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 3
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 3 minutes
Difficulty: 3
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.
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TRP-015 Danse Boheme from Carmen (12) [8] Bizet, G. (Olcott)

Composer: Bizet, Georges
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 12
Key: Eb concert
Duration: 3 minutes
Difficulty: 8
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.
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TRP-016 Hornpipe from Watermusic (6) [3] Handel, G. (Olcott)

Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 6
Key: C Major concert
Duration: 1 minute and 10 seconds
Difficulty: 3
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
ITG Journal, December, 1990, page 28:
"(The Hornpipe is one of) nine extremely attractive and useful arrangements for trumpet ensembles of from five to nine parts.... simple, straighforward, and require a minimum of rehearsal time. They do not make extreme demands in terms of range or endurance...music is clearly printed, with no awkward page turns. (Olcott) demonstrates his usual expert arranging skill in providing as much variety and melodic interest as possible in the inner parts while rotating the melody among the players."
- Steven Winick, School of Music, Georgia State University
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TRP-017 Overture from Royal Fireworks (18) [7] Handel, G. (Olcott)

Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 18
Key: D concert
Duration: 6 minutes
Difficulty: 7
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).
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TRP-018 Sokol Fanfare from Sinfonietta (9) [6] Janacek, L. (Olcott)

Composer: Janacek, Leos
Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 9
Accompaniment: 2 baritones (t.c.), 2 bass trumpets, tympani
Key: C Major concert
Duration: 1 minute and 25 seconds
Difficulty: 6
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.
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TRP-019 Wedding March (5) [3] Mendelssohn, F. (Olcott)

Composer: Mendelssohn, Felix
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 5
Key: C Major concert
Duration: 1 minute and 30 seconds
Difficulty: 3
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.
ITG Journal, September 1999, page 61:
"...extremely attractive and useful arrangmements..."
- Bruce Chidester, School of Music, University of Northern Iowa, C
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TRP-020 Rondeau (5) [5] Mouret, J. (Olcott)

Composer: Mouret, Jean-Joseph
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 5
Accompaniment: Organ
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 2 minutes and 10 seconds
Difficulty: 5
With organ accompaniment. The famous Masterpiece Theater theme done for the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble. Festive, majestic, practical and effective
ITG Journal, December, 1992, page 52:
"...MASTERPIECE THEATER theme (Rondeau) is right on the mark...Olcott mixes the trumpet and organ parts well..."
- Bruce Chidester, School of Music, University of Northern Iowa, C
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TRP-021 Rondeau (5) [5] Mouret, J. (Olcott)

Composer: Mouret, Jean-Joseph
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 5
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 2 minutes and 10 seconds
Difficulty: 5
The same arrangement as above but for five B-flat trumpets alone. (Recorded panning effects are not reflected in the arrangement)
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TRP-022 Four Brothers (8) [6] Giuffre, J. (Olcott)

Composer: Giuffre, Jimmy Peter
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 8
Accompaniment: Piano, bass, and drums
Key: Db Major concert
Duration: 6 minutes
Difficulty: 6
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!
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TRP-023 Trumpet Voluntary (6) [5] Clarke, J. (Olcott)

Composer: Clarke, Jeremiah
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 6
Key: D Major concert
Duration: 2 minutes
Difficulty: 5
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.
ITG Journal, December, 1990, page 28:
"(The Trumpet Voluntary is one of a set of)...extremely attractive and useful arrangements for trumpet ensembles.... simple, straightforward, and require a minimum of rehearsal time. They do not make extreme demands in terms of range or endurance... music is clearly printed, with no awkward page turns. (Olcott) demonstrates his usual expert arranging skill in providing as much variety and melodic interest as possible in the inner parts while rotating the melody among the players."
- Steven Winick, School of Music, Georgia State University
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TRP-024 Trumpet Tune (5) [3] Purcell, H. (Olcott)

Composer: Purcell, Henry
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 5
Key: C Major concert
Duration: 1 minute and 10 seconds
Difficulty: 3
A colorful, effective, no-nonsense and stylish rendition for the Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble. In C concert. Great for training as well
ITG Journal, September 1999, page 61:
"...extremely attractive and useful arrangmement..."
- Bruce Chidester, School of Music, University of Northern Iowa
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TRP-025 Final Hymn from Firebird (10) [3] Stravinsky, I. (Olcott)

Composer: Stravinsky, Igor Fyodorovich
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 10
Accompaniment: Organ
Key: Bb concert
Duration: 2 minutes and 45 seconds
Difficulty: 3
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.
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TRP-026 Tuba Mirum from Requiem (12) [5] Verdi, G. (Olcott)

Composer: Verdi, Giuseppe
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 12
Accompaniment: Timpani
Key: Eb concert
Duration: 1 minute and 45 seconds
Difficulty: 5
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.
(personal reference):
"The Verdi was truly amazing. Thanks for your great arrangements."
- David Baldwin, University of Minnesota
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TRP-027 Wedding March from Lohengrin (6) [3] Wagner, R. (Olcott)

Composer: Wagner, Richard
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 6
Key: Bb concert
Duration: 3 minutes
Difficulty: 3
The famous march
ITG Journal, December, 1990, page 28:
"(The Wedding March from Lohengrin is one of)...nine extremely attractive and useful arrangements for trumpet ensembles of from five to nine parts.... simple, straightforward, and require a minimum of rehearsal time. They do not make extreme demands in terms of range or endurance...music is clearly printed, with no awkward page turns. (Olcott) demonstrates his usual expert arranging skill in providing as much variety and melodic interest as possible in the inner parts while rotating the melody among the players."
- Steven Winick, School of Music, Georgia State University
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TRP-028 Battle Hymn of the Republic (8) [5] Steffe, W. (Wilhousky)

Composer: Steffe, William
Arranger: Wilhousky, Peter J.
Number of Trumpets: 8
Accompaniment: Organ
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 4 minutes and 30 seconds
Difficulty: 5
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
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TRP-029 Procession (10) [4] Zabel, A. (Olcott)

Composer: Zabel, Albert
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 10
Key: C Major concert
Duration: 2 minutes and 20 seconds
Difficulty: 4
Classic processional originally for brass quintet and handbells. Works wonderfully for any sort of majestic occurrence.
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TRP-031 March from Judas Maccabeus (8) [4] Handel, G. (Olcott)

Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 8
Key: G Major concert
Duration: 1 minute and 8 seconds
Difficulty: 4
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...
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TRP-032 The Christmas Song (5) [4] Torme, M. (Olcott)

Composer: Torme, Mel
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 5
Key: F Major concert
Duration: 3 minutes and 5 seconds
Difficulty: 4
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.
ITG Journal, September 1993, page 54:
"(The arranger has) skillfully wrapped THE CHRISTMAS SONG into a beautiful package... all the key ingredients for a pleasant presentation." "...lush harmonies..." "...well-written and a joy to perform - an obvious crowd pleaser."
- Bruce Chidester, School of Music, University of Northern Iowa, C
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TRP-033 A Hoffnung Fanfare (12) [5] Arnold, M. (Olcott)

Composer: Arnold, Malcolm Henry
Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 12
Key: Bb concert
Duration: 1 minute and 45 seconds
Difficulty: 5
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).
ITG Journal, January 2001, page 55:
...an effective opener for any ceremony, recital, or other festive occasion. This piece has great intensity and certainly catches the audience's attention from the very first note.
- Robert McConnell
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TRP-034 Four Sequential Ceremonial Fanfares (4) [3] Olcott, J.

Composer: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 4
Key: Ab Major concert
Duration: various
Difficulty: 3
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.
ITG Journal, December 1992, page 50:
"...spectacular to use at that next special occasion."
- Bruce Chidester, School of Music, University of Northern Iowa
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TRP-035 Doodads (6) [6] Olcott, J.

Composer: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 6
Accompaniment: Piano, guitar, bass and drums
Key: F Major concert
Duration: 3 minutes and 30 seconds
Difficulty: 6
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.
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TRP-036 Scherzo (12) [8] Moser, F. (Olcott)

Composer: Moser, Franz
Editor: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 12
Key: C Major concert
Duration: 8 minutes
Difficulty: 8
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.
ITG Journal, February 2003, page 41:
"Commencing with a pulsing exchange between the quartets and climaxing in a grand cadence of heroic proportions, Scherzo is ripe with potential for audience appeal. Listeners are carried to peak after peak, let down gently, and allowed to follow the ascent once more. Based upon the inherent musical merit of the piece, its pedagogical worth, and the high quality printing characteristic of Triplo Press, the list price should not be a deterent to placing Moser's Scherzo in libraries and on programs with regularity.
- Gary Barrow
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TRP-037 Three Pieces (6) [6] Dauverné, F. (Lewis)

Composer: Dauverné, Francois
Editor: Lewis, H. M.
Number of Trumpets: 6
Key: various
Duration: 7 minutes
Difficulty: 6
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.
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TRP-038 Bugler's Holiday (12) [6] Anderson, L. (Hickman)

Composer: Anderson, Leroy
Arranger: Hickman, David
Number of Trumpets: 12
Key: Bb concert
Duration: 3 minutes
Difficulty: 6
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
ITG Journal, May 1993, page 30:
BUGLER'S HOLIDAY is "a strong addition to the trumpet ensemble repertoire." "David Hickman's writing...is creative and effective." "...easy to read, and well-marked... Editing is carefully done, avoiding potential balance problems." "This unique arrangement deserves to be added to personal or institutional libraries."
- James O'Donnell
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TRP-039 The Star Spangled Banner (5) [2] Key, F. (Olcott)

Composer: Key, Francis Scott
Arranger: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 5
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 1 minute and 10 seconds
Difficulty: 2
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.
ITG Journal, December, 1992, page 40-41:
"The power and dignity of the trumpet is wonderful to hear in this arrangement of THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER. ...successful in presenting our national anthem in an effective and enjoyable fashion."
- Bruce Chidester, School of Music, University of Northern Iowa, C
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TRP-040 An Overture and a Finale (8) [5] LoPresti, R.

An Overture and a Finale

Composer: LoPresti, Ronald
Number of Trumpets: 8
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 6 minutes and 10 seconds
Difficulty: 5
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
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TRP-041 Heralding (13) [3] LoPresti, R.

Composer: LoPresti, Ronald
Number of Trumpets: 13
Key: Bb concert
Duration: 3 minutes and 30 seconds
Difficulty: 3
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.
ITG Journal, September 1993, page 52:
"...an ideal work for a young trumpet ensemble and would be an excellent introduction to antiphonal performance. Heralding...would provide excellent contrast on any program."
- Jeffrey Anderson
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TRP-042 Fanspherical Flourishes (6) [7] Reuter, R.

Composer: Reuter, Rocky J.
Number of Trumpets: 6
Key: Bb Major concert
Duration: 2 minutes and 10 seconds
Difficulty: 7
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.
ITG Journal, September, 1993, page 53:
"...satisfying... exciting, strongly rhythmic work." "If your trumpet ensemble has a strong first player and solid supporting cast, this piece is for you!."
- Steven A. Schiemann, North Texas State University
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TRP-043 Fanfare for Remembrance (7) [6] Reed, H.

Fanfare for Remembrance

Composer: Reed, H. Owen
Number of Trumpets: 7
Accompaniment: Percussion and narrator
Key: C Major concert
Duration: 11 minutes
Difficulty: 6
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.
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TRP-044 Traditional Church Hymns with Descants (3) [3] Olcott, J.

Composer: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 3
Key: various
Duration: various
Difficulty: 3
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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  • For more clarification, click on the treble clef above.
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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.
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    TRP-045 Suite for Four Trumpets (4) [6] Kimmell, J.

    Composer: Kimmell, Jack Normain
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 11 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-046 Scherzino (4) [7] Kimmell, J.

    Composer: Kimmell, Jack Normain
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: G Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 10 seconds
    Difficulty: 7
    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.
    ITG Journal, February 1999, page 54:
    "Joining a long list of excellent trumpet ensemble publications from Triplo Press..." "...an "edgy" little piece with its own sense of style and atmosphere." "...sensibly written...well-crafted work for a good high school or college level ensemble..." "Refreshingly, rhythmic interest...(,) accomplished through well-written rhythmic figures, accents, articulations, and various simple meters...(along with) wide intervals(,) produce a humorous "limp" technique..." "...typesetting... is clear and concise." "... a worthwhile addition to the trumpet ensemble repertoire."
    - Thomas Wilson, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado USA
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    TRP-047 Concerto in E-flat (5) [6] Stolzel, G. (Mathie)

    Composer: Stolzel, Gottfried Heinrich
    Arranger: Mathie, Gordon
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 5 minutes and 50 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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
    ITG Journal, May 1999, page 55:
    "...a fine translation..." "...a very exciting piece that works well for trumpets and displays both the lyrical and fanfare qualities of the instruments... Mathie has carefully chosen articulations that provide a pleasing and logical balance of these two opposing qualities." "...this publication is highly recommended and deserves a place in every trumpet ensemble's library."
    - Benjamin Tucker, Western New Mexico University
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    TRP-048 Con Lenezza (4) [5] Kimmell, J.

    Composer: Kimmell, Jack Normain
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: G Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 5 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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
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    TRP-049 Trumpeters On Stage (3) [3] Uber, D.

    Trumpeters On Stage

    Composer: Uber, David A.
    Number of Trumpets: 3
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 15 seconds
    Difficulty: 3
    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.
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    TRP-050 Symphony from The Fairy Queen, Act IV (8) [5] Purcell, H. (Olcott)

    Composer: Purcell, Henry
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: D concert
    Duration: 6 minutes
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
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    TRP-051 Fantasia for Seven Trumpets (7) [6] Ewazen, E.

    Fantasia for Seven Trumpets

    Composer: Ewazen, Eric
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 8 minutes and 3 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-052 Concerto St. Marc (5) [6] Albinoni, T. (Mathie)

    Composer: Albinoni, Tomaso Giovanni
    Arranger: Mathie, Gordon
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: A Major concert
    Duration: 6 minutes and 50 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-053 Concerto for Three Piccolo Trumpets (7) [7] Telemann, G. (Mathie)

    Composer: Telemann, Georg Philipp
    Arranger: Mathie, Gordon
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Key: D Major concert
    Duration: 11 minutes
    Difficulty: 7
    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.
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    TRP-054 New Century - 2000 A.D. (6) [4] Uber, D.

    Composer: Uber, David A.
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
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    TRP-055 Suite No. 2 for Four Trumpets (4) [5] Kimmell, J.

    Composer: Kimmell, Jack Normain
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 7 minutes
    Difficulty: 5
    Three movements: Allegro con spirito; Andante cantabile; Tempo rigoroso. Similar in styles to the Suite for Four Trumpets (TRP-45).
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    TRP-056 March - for the Ark (3) [3] Bach, C. (Tarr)

    Composer: Bach, C.P.E.
    Editor: Tarr, Edward H.
    Number of Trumpets: 3
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes
    Difficulty: 3
    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
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    TRP-057 Concerto for 7 Trumpets and Timpani (7) [6] Altenburg, J. (Tarr)

    Composer: Altenburg, Johann Ernst
    Editor: Tarr, Edward H.
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Key: D Major concert
    Duration: 6 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    This publication is no longer available from the Triplo Press catalogue. Check the BIM catalogue for latest availability information.
    TRP-058 Telemann Suite (4) [4] Telemann, G. (Bjornes)

    Composer: Telemann, Georg Philipp
    Arranger: Bjornes, William
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: various
    Duration: 7 minutes
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
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    TRP-059 Lumen (5) [5] Speck, F.

    Composer: Speck, Frederick
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 45 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
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    TRP-060 Octet for Trumpets (8) [4] Uber, D.

    Composer: Uber, David A.
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
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    TRP-061 The Rakes of Mallow (7) [6] Anderson, L. (Ford)

    Composer: Anderson, Leroy
    Arranger: Ford, Barry
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-062 Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon (7) [3] Grainger, P. (Ford)

    Composer: Grainger, Percy Aldridge
    Arranger: Ford, Barry
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 3
    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.
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    TRP-063 The Charlier Companion (1) [6] Olcott, J.

    Composer: Olcott, James L.
    Key: various
    Duration: various
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
    ITG Journal, January 2002, page 56:
    "...a significant addition to the pedagogical repertoire for trumpet." (As second trumpet parts to the original Charlier), "The Charlier Companion truly excels..." "As stand-alone etudes, these studies are effective in preparing the student for the formidable challenges found in the Charlier." "...excellent reading material, providing a wealth of intervallic, musical, and technical challenges." "...a great resource of teaching, reading, and performance material...an important contribution to the trumpet repertoire and should become a staple of our music libraries."
    - James Zingara, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama, USA
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    TRP-064 Concert Fanfare (6) [4] Ewazen, E.

    Composer: Ewazen, Eric
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
    ITG Journal, March 2003, page 78:
    ...highly recommended for trumpet ensemble at the university level.
    - Galindo Rodriguez, Northwestern State University, LA
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    TRP-065 A Hoffnung Fanfare (36) [4] Arnold, M. (Olcott)

    Composer: Arnold, Malcolm Henry
    Editor: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 36
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 55 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    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).
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    TRP-066 Fanfare for the International Trumpet Guild (6) [5] Uber, D.

    Composer: Uber, David A.
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2005, page 90:
    "This fanfare is a wonderful piece for a talented high school or university trumpet ensemble."
    - Justin Albritton, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
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    TRP-067 The Arban Companion (1) [6] Olcott, J.

    Composer: Olcott, James L.
    Key: various
    Duration: various
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
    ITG Journal, January 2004:
    "An etude book is judged by its practicality, accessibility, musicality, and longevity. Olcott's latest companion measures up on all counts." "Every trumpet player and teacher who utilizes the Arban's Characteristic Studies should possess this book!"
    - Bryan Depoy, Music Review Editor, ITG Journal
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    TRP-068 Sonoran Desert Harmonies (8) [6] Ewazen, E.

    Composer: Ewazen, Eric
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: A Minor concert
    Duration: 4 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    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
    ITG Journal, January 2005, page 64:
    This work represents another great contribution for the trumpet ensemble repertoire by Ewazen. Sonoran Desert Harmoniesis valuable not only as a piece of music for performance but as a vehicle for teaching chamber music techniques, blend, and intonation. The moderate technical demands allow performances by less advanced college-level groups, and the work’s musical subtleties and the importance of all parts will appeal to the performers.
    - James Zingara, Troy State University
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    TRP-069 14 Recreational Jazz Quartets (4) [5] Olcott, J.

    Composer: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: various
    Duration: various
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2008, page 80:
    "..immediately engaging"..."lighthearted, enjoyable"..."without question, the quartets are extremely useful in the studio setting, providing excellent reading material and a new way of studying style and nuance"..."could be programmed as a set on a recital or even used as background music..."
    - Luis Engelke
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    TRP-070 Fantasia Brasileira (5) [7] da Silva, J. (Engelke)

    Composer: da Silva, Jose Ursicino
    Editor: Engelke, Luis C.
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: various
    Duration: 6 minutes and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 7
    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.
    ITG Journal, October 2004, page 82:
    "...exciting ang challenging piece that is suited for advanced players. Once these challenges are met, the listener and ensemble are rewarded with lush harmonies, beautiful solo lines, and the excitement that characterizes Brazilian music."
    - Daniel Kelly, University of Illinois-Urbana
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    TRP-071 Concert Etude (12) [5] Goedicke, A. (Hickman)

    Composer: Goedicke, Alexander Fyodorovich
    Arranger: Hickman, David
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key: G Minor concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 10 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
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    TRP-072 Tribute (8) [8] Needham, C.

    Composer: Needham, Clint
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 6 minutes and 45 seconds
    Difficulty: 8
    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.
    ITG Journal, October 2008, page 88:
    "...a very effective piece...well worth the effort required for performance."
    - James Zingara, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama, USA
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    TRP-073 The Moffett-Klein Phenomenon (7) [8] Galib, M.

    Composer: Galib, Michael
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 8 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 8
    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).
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    TRP-074 Cleveland Sketches (6) [5] Needham, C.

    Composer: Needham, Clint
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 9 minutes
    Difficulty: 5
    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
    ITG Journal, October 2008, page 87:
    "...a great feature piece on a university-level trumpet ensemble recital program."
    - James Zingara, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama, USA
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    TRP-075 If Thou Be Near (6) [3] Bach, J. (Ford)

    Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
    Arranger: Ford, Barry
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 15 seconds
    Difficulty: 3
    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
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    TRP-076 The Small Companion (1) [6] Olcott, J.

    Composer: Olcott, James L.
    Key: various
    Duration: various
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
    ITG Journal, January 2009, page 80:
    "...well conceived, easy to execute." "The amount of thought and effort that went into these duets is quite impressive. To this author, the greatest testament would be that although the Small Studies have not been required in my studio, the attractiveness of having this wonderful source as a musical reinforcement (as well as an end of the lesson duet reward) has moved me to change the syllabus for next year. Congratulations to James Olcott for another outstanding contribution to the pedagogical repertoire."
    - James Zingara, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama, USA
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    TRP-077 Three Miniatures (4) [6] Needham, C.

    Composer: Needham, Clint
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 5 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-078 Hallelujah from Messiah (10) [5] Handel, G. (Ford)

    Composer: Handel, George Frideric
    Arranger: Ford, Barry
    Number of Trumpets: 10
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 45 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
    ITG Journal, March 2010, page 77:
    ...a very valuable piece to own. ...a welcomed work for trumpet ensembles. Very popular for audiences everywhere, trumpeters are fortunate to have this piece now for our instrument. With relatively little rehearsal time or preparation, the adaptation may be received with thunderous acclamation.
    - John Irish
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    TRP-079 Licketysplit (4) [7] Field, P. (Vax)

    Composer: Field, Philip
    Arranger: Vax, Mike
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 50 seconds
    Difficulty: 7
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2008, page 79:
    "...a brilliant way of showcasing four players." "...While the (edition requires) considerable ensemble work and individual practice, the rewards are plentiful."
    - Luis Engelke
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    TRP-080 Short Stop (4) [6] Rogers, S. (Wilson)

    Composer: Rogers, Shorty
    Arranger: Wilson, Curt
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 40 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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
    ITG Journal, June 2008, page 79:
    "...a brilliant way of showcasing four players." "...While the (edition requires) considerable ensemble work and individual practice, the rewards are plentiful."
    - Luis Engelke
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    TRP-081 Four More Foxes (4) [7] Maiden, W. (Vax)

    Composer: Maiden, Willie
    Arranger: Vax, Mike
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 5 minutes
    Difficulty: 7
    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
    ITG Journal, June 2008, page 79:
    "...a brilliant way of showcasing four players." "...While the (edition requires) considerable ensemble work and individual practice, the rewards are plentiful."
    - Luis Engelke
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    TRP-082 Wild Man Blues (4) [6] Armstrong, L. (Gale)

    Composer: Armstrong, Louis
    Arranger: Gale, Warren
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 50 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2008, page 79:
    "...a brilliant way of showcasing four players." "...While the (edition requires) considerable ensemble work and individual practice, the rewards are plentiful."
    - Luuis Engelke
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    TRP-083 Intrada Dramatica (8) [5] Price, J.

    Composer: Price, Joseph D.
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 11 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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).
    ITG Journal, October 2008, page 88:
    "...a piece that lives up to its title....(Entrada Dramatica) is a remarkable, well written work that is sure to become a standard in the trumpet ensemble literature."
    - James Ackley, University of South Carolina School of Music
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    TRP-084 A Bona Fide Bossa (4) [4] Harrison, H. (Olcott)

    Composer: Harrison, Herb
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 50 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
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    TRP-085 Nasty Sabrina (4) [6] Harrison, H. (Olcott)

    Composer: Harrison, Herb
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-086 Four Others (4) [6] Harrison, H. (Olcott)

    Composer: Harrison, Herb
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-087 Laura! Are You In There? (4) [6] Harrison, H. (Olcott)

    Composer: Harrison, Herb
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-088 Fat Vinnie (4) [5] Harrison, H. (Olcott)

    Composer: Harrison, Herb
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 10 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
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    TRP-089 Bossa De Lux (4) [4] Mobley, H. (Gale)

    Composer: Mobley, Hank
    Arranger: Gale, Warren
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: F Minor concert
    Duration: 3 minutes
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
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    TRP-090 Three Pieces (4) [2] Gates, G.

    Composer: Gates, G. Everett
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: various
    Duration: various
    Difficulty: 2
    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.
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    TRP-091 A Little Tempo Please (5) [4] Hefti, N. (Burkart)

    Composer: Hefti, Neal
    Arranger: Burkart, Richard
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes
    Difficulty: 4
    A lightish, fun work, not too tough. typical Hefti, Medium up tempo. Lead trumpet goes to D. Head/changes/outchorus/head/coda.
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    TRP-092 Sophisticated Lady (4) [4] Ellington, D. (Wilson)

    Composer: Ellington, Duke
    Arranger: Wilson, Curt
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
    ITG Journal, January 2010, page 91:
    This beautiful bossa nova adaptation works extremely well, particularly when performed on flugelhorns as suggested. ...will work extremely well in performance, or..could easily be used to teach sgyle and ensemble skill in a masterclass or trumpet ensemble setting.
    - Luis Engelke
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    TRP-093 El Cumbanchero (4) [4] Hernandez, R. (Morales-Matos)

    Composer: Hernandez, Rafael
    Arranger: Morales-Matos, Jaime
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: C Minor concert
    Duration: 5 minutes
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
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    TRP-094 Crisis (4) [7] Hubbard, F. (Kase)

    Composer: Hubbard, Freddie
    Arranger: Kase, Chris
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: D Minor concert
    Duration: 5 minutes
    Difficulty: 7
    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.
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    TRP-095 Fantasy Fanfare (5) [7] Bretz, M.

    Composer: Bretz, Michael
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 7
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2010, page 90:
    "Specializing in music for trumpet ensemble, Triplo Press has released another quality selection." "All five parts have excellent pacing, and Bretz has expertly constructed this fanfare by including a great deal of rhythmic, harmonic, dynamic, and textural variety that holds well together as one finely crafted work. Trumpet ensembles of advanced undergraduates through professionals looking for a quality concert opener or closer should consider programming this work."
    - Richard House, Associate Professor of Music, Claflin University
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    TRP-096 The Three Trumpeteers (3) [6] Payton, N. (Olcott)

    Composer: Payton, Nicholas
    Editor: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 3
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar (opt.), bass and drums
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-097 Lohengrin Act III Scene III Opener (16) [6] Wagner, R. (Olcott)

    Composer: Wagner, Richard
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 16
    Accompaniment: optional timpani
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
    ITG Journal, March 2012:
    ...very majestic in character and includes a ton of fanfares coming from all directions. ... Thanks need to go to James Olcott for adding an arrangement of challenging literature that will help players grow musically, increase one's knowledge of literature, and acquire knowledge of an important orchestral style.
    - John Irish
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    TRP-098 Intrada Dramatica (5) [5] Price, J.

    Composer: Price, Joseph D.
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 11 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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)
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    TRP-099 Ice Town (6) [5] D'Ambrosio, M.

    Composer: D'Ambrosio, Mike
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 6 minutes
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2012, page 97:
    ...exciting to listen to, rewarding to rehearse, and fun to perform. It would be an excellent opening selection on a trumpet recital, performance for a collegiate trumpet studio recital, or work to record for a contest.
    - Brian Winegardner
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    TRP-100 Cookin' (5) [6] Sharp, B.

    Composer: Sharp, Brad
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar, bass, drums
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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").
    ITG Journal, March 2012:
    "...this piece really cooks!"
    - John Irish
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    TRP-102 Dizzy's Business (4) [4] Wilkins, E. (Sharp)

    Composer: Wilkins, Ernie
    Arranger: Sharp, Brad
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar, bass and drums
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
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    TRP-103 A Hoffnung Fanfare (Original) (18) [4] Arnold, M.

    Composer: Arnold, Malcolm Henry
    Number of Trumpets: 18
    Accompaniment: 18 bass herald trumpets (18 trombones/euphoniums make a suitable substitution)
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 55 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
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    TRP-106 Neon Fanfare (6) [6] Ross, E.

    Composer: Ross, Elaine M.
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 5 minutes and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-107 One on Top (4) [5] Sharp, B.

    Composer: Sharp, Brad
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar, bass, drums
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
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    TRP-108 Mambo Beat (5) [5] Puente, T. (Olcott)

    Composer: Puente, Tito
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar (opt.), bass and drums
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes
    Difficulty: 5
    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).
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    TRP-109 Con Suerte (4) [6] Sharp, B.

    Composer: Sharp, Brad
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar, bass, drums
    Key: C Minor concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-110 Woolloomooloo Overserved (7) [6] Haskell, J.

    Composer: Haskell, Jeffrey
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Accompaniment: Piano, bass, drums
    Key: various
    Duration: 9 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    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."
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    TRP-111 The Square Dance (5) [6] Price, J.

    Composer: Price, Joseph D.
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
    ITG Journal, March 2014, page 93:
    An exciting new work for trumpet quintet...performers of this work will enjoy the constant rhythmic groove, as well as the spirit and feel of the piece...A great opener...The Square Dance will be another fantastic addition to the trumpet ensemble repertoire.
    - Ryan Gardner
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    TRP-112 Westward Ho! (5) [6] Price, J.

    Composer: Price, Joseph D.
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 15 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-113 Bourbon Street Breakdown (5) [6] Price, J.

    Composer: Price, Joseph D.
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: F concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 17 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-114 Three Snapshots (3) [6] Piunno, N.

    Composer: Piunno, Nicole
    Number of Trumpets: 3
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-115 Three Nordic Quartets (4) [2] Horven, V. (Olcott)

    Composer: Horven, Vera
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: various
    Duration: various
    Difficulty: 2
    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.
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    TRP-116 Nine Celebratory Fanfares for Six Trumpets, Vol. 1 (6) [5] (Olcott)

    Editor: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: various
    Duration: 1 minute and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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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    TRP-117 Nine Celebratory Fanfares for Six Trumpets, Vol. 2 (6) [5] (Olcott)

    Editor: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: various
    Duration: 1 minute and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.

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    TRP-118 An Olcott Overture! (6) [5] Ewazen, E.

    Composer: Ewazen, Eric
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: C concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 15 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
    ITG Journal, October 2012, page 89:
    ..."a brilliant work..." "The dynamics, tone colors, and rhythmic intensity are both captivating and inspiring for the performer and audience."
    - Brian Shook
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    TRP-119 Pieces of Eight (8) [6] Price, W.

    Composer: Price, William
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 6 minutes and 1 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2014, page 95:
    "...a beautifully crafted lyrical introduction with long, flowing, song-like phrases and a faster, playful, syncopated section, reminiscent of the music of Anthony Plog...Pieces of Eight would be a welcome addition to any trumpet ensemble or studio recital program."
    - Benjamin Fairfield
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    TRP-120 Bugler's Holiday (4) [6] Anderson, L. (Metzger)

    Composer: Anderson, Leroy
    Arranger: Metzger, Charles
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
    ITG Journal, October 2014, page 101:
    "...The three solo parts and orchestral accompaniment on condensed nicely into this fine arrangement that serves as an excellent closer or encore..."
    - Luis Engelke
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    TRP-121 Shades of Red (8) [7] Jaquith, A.

    Composer: Jaquith, Austin K.
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: A Minor concert
    Duration: 8 minutes and 10 seconds
    Difficulty: 7
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2014, page 94:
    "In the hands of an experienced ensemble, Shades of Red is a very effective and exciting piece and is a welcome addition to the trumpet ensemble repertoire."
    - James Zingara
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    TRP-122 Nine Celebratory Fanfares for Six Trumpets, Complete (6) [5] (Olcott)

    Editor: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: various
    Duration: 1 minute and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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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    TRP-123 Canzona septimi toni a 8 No. 1 (8) [4] Gabrieli, G. (Brown)

    Composer: Gabrieli, Giovanni
    Transcriber: Brown, David
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 40 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
    ITG Journal, October 2014, page 102:
    "...This arrangement is particularly accessible to younger ensembles, including the high school level. Meticulous attention to detail in articulations and beaming are very helpful in style and phrasing...most effective when the trumpets are divided into two choirs of four players each."
    - Luis Engelke
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    TRP-124 Compressionism (6) [6] D'Ambrosio, M.

    Composer: D'Ambrosio, Mike
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: C concert
    Duration: 5 minutes and 55 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-125 Cornet Chop Suey (4) [6] Armstrong, L. (Vax)

    Composer: Armstrong, Louis
    Arranger: Vax, Mike
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, bass, drums
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 5 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-126 Dialogues for Trumpet Quartet (4) [7] Levy, R.

    Composer: Levy, Robert
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key:
    Duration: 4 minutes
    Difficulty: 7
    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.
    ITG Journal, October 2014, page 104:
    "...the effort invested in this quartet will pay large dividends in creating teamwork and ensemble skills, as well as providing a work of great enjoyment to the listener."
    - James Zingara - University of Alabama at Birmingham
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    TRP-127 Up Jumped Spring (5) [4] Hubbard, F. (Wilson)

    Composer: Hubbard, Freddie
    Arranger: Wilson, Curt
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Accompaniment: piano, guitar, bass, drums
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2015, page 86:
    "...well arranged and enjoyable piece and can be performed by most advanced level high school and college groups."
    - James Zingara, University of Alabama - Birmingham
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    TRP-128 The Scooter (4) [5] Ouimette, T.

    Composer: Ouimette, Tim
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, bass, drums
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2015, page 86:
    "...well arranged and enjoyable piece and can be performed by most advanced level high school and college groups."
    - James Zingara, University of Alabama - Birmingham
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    TRP-129 Christmas Oratorio - Chorale fr. Part VI (7) [7] Bach, J. (Millsap)

    Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
    Transcriber: Millsap, Kyle
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Key: D Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes
    Difficulty: 7
    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.
    ITG Journal, October 2014, page 101:
    "...this well-crafted adaptation works brilliantly...works wonderfully for teaching Baroque style to a university trumpet studio that might not normally have the opportunity to perform this work."
    - Luis Engelke
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    TRP-130 La Sirena (4) [4] Ouimette, T.

    Composer: Ouimette, Tim
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, bass, drums
    Key: Eb Minor concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 15 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    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
    ITG Journal, June 2015, page 86:
    "...well arranged and enjoyable piece and can be performed by most advanced level high school and college groups."
    - James Zingara, University of Alabama - Birmingham
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    TRP-131 Mambo's Mambo (4) [6] Kimmell, J.

    Composer: Kimmell, Jack Normain
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, bass, drums w/optional congas and claves.
    Key: F Minor concert
    Duration: 5 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2015, page 86:
    "...well arranged and enjoyable piece and can be performed by most advanced level high school and college groups."
    - James Zingara, University of Alabama - Birmingham
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    TRP-132 Canzona noni toni a 12 (12) [5] Gabrieli, G. (Brown)

    Composer: Gabrieli, Giovanni
    Transcriber: Brown, David
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 45 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
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    TRP-133 First Light (7) [6] Page, B.

    Composer: Page, Bryan
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Key:
    Duration: 3 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-134 Christmas Oratorio - Opener fr. Part I (8) [7] Bach, J. (Millsap)

    Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
    Transcriber: Millsap, Kyle
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: D Major concert
    Duration: 7 minutes and 50 seconds
    Difficulty: 7
    "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!
    ITG Journal, October 2015, page 93:
    Although challenging due to the use of multiple trumpets in the original key of D, (this) highly effective adaptation will undoubtedly be very enjoyable...for both the performers and the audience, especially when adding a splash of Baroque color from a major work to any holiday program.
    - James Zingara
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    TRP-135 Lascia Ch'io Pianga (5) [6] Handel, G. (Swisher)

    Composer: Handel, George Frideric
    Transcriber: Swisher, Eric
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 25 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-136 Forever Sky (6) [7] Hobbs, J.

    Composer: Hobbs, Joshua
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 9 seconds
    Difficulty: 7
    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.
    ITG Journal, Jaunary 2015, page 101:
    "...an exciting piece for the intermediate/advanced undergraduate trumpet ensemble, and directors will appreciate the challenges presented. Developing consistency of intonation, balance, and color between C trumpets and flugelhorns will challenge students’ abilities to listen and adjust within the ensemble (as will) frequent use of double tonguing, syncopation, duple/triple rhythmic ostinati, extremities of range and large intervallic leaps. The piece can effectively be used to open or close a recital. Beautiful melodic lines, interesting group textures, and a wide rhythmic vocabulary await those who have time to prepare this excellent piece to performance quality."
    - Jesse Cook, Northeastern State University, Tahequah, OK
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    TRP-137 Tap Dance (4) [5] Ouimette, T.

    Composer: Ouimette, Tim
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Piano, bass, drums
    Key: C concert
    Duration: 3 minutes
    Difficulty: 5
    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
    ITG Journal, June 2015, page 86:
    "...well arranged and enjoyable piece and can be performed by most advanced level high school and college groups."
    - James Zingara,University of Alabama- Birmingham
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    TRP-138 Soundings (12) [5] Balmages, B.

    Composer: Balmages, Brian
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Accompaniment: timpani
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
    ITG Journal, March 2015, page 85:
    "...largely in a fanfare style, generating considerable excitement from the start... Dynamic contrasts are evident as intensity builds to the end. The title, Soundings, is a perfect example of what this piece stands for—fanfare sounds coming from all members of the ensemble with imitation and clarion effect... This short, brilliant work is enjoyable to perform and a sure audience pleaser. This effective flourish is highly recommended."
    - James Ackley
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    TRP-139 Seven Renaissance Intradas (6) [5] Hassler, H. (Dziuk)

    Composer: Hassler, Hans Leo
    Transcriber: Dziuk, Andrew
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: various
    Duration: 7 minutes and 15 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
    ITG Journal, June 2015, page 86:
    "This collection is a great addition to the trumpet ensemble repertoire, highlighting Renaissance style, the exploration of ornamentation, and the necessity for light articulation..."
    - Ryan Gardner, Oklahoma State University.
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    TRP-140 Three for Four (4) [3] Horven, V. (Olcott)

    Composer: Horven, Vera
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: various
    Duration: 5 minutes
    Difficulty: 3
    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).
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    TRP-141 Three Intradas for Three Trumpets and Piano (3) [6] Kimmell, J.

    Composer: Kimmell, Jack Normain
    Number of Trumpets: 3
    Accompaniment: piano
    Key: various
    Duration: various
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-142 Laudi alla Vergine Maria (4) [4] Verdi, G. (Turnbull)

    Composer: Verdi, Giuseppe
    Transcriber: Turnbull, David Ray
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 5 minutes and 14 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    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.
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    TRP-143 TranspoJazz (4) [5] Olcott, J.

    Composer: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: various
    Duration: various
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
    ITG Journal, March 2016, page 76:
    ...a great collection for any trumpet player or trumpet teacher's library due to the challenges presented for sight reading and transposition.
    - Anne McNamara
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    TRP-144 Fantasia Pernambucana (5) [5] da Silva, J. (Lopes)

    Composer: da Silva, Jose Ursicino
    Editor: Lopes, Maico
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: various
    Duration: 7 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
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    TRP-145 Sun and Stone (Sol e Pedra) (5) [5] Santiago, G. (Lopes)

    Composer: Santiago, Glauber L. A.
    Editor: Lopes, Maico
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 7 minutes and 38 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
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    TRP-146 Brazil: 250 Years (5) [5] Santiago, G.

    Composer: Santiago, Glauber L. A.
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Accompaniment: optional percussion
    Key: A Minor concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 10 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    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.
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    TRP-147 Variations on a Russian Folk Song (5) [6] Kabelevsky, D. (Santiago)

    Composer: Kabelevsky, Dmitry
    Arranger: Santiago, Glauber L. A.
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute
    Difficulty: 6
    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.
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    TRP-148 Soar (5) [7] Hobbs, J.

    Composer: Hobbs, Joshua
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: C concert
    Duration: 5 minutes and 5 seconds
    Difficulty: 7
    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.
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    TRP-149 There Was a Pig Went Out to Dig (4) [5] anon., (. (Grainger)

    Composer: anon., (traditional)
    Arranger: Grainger, Percy Aldridge
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: D Minor concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 40 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    Transcribed by Scott Muntefering. A very cute and fanciful arrangement originally for four-part children's or female choir that translates perfectly for trumpets. Very fun to play. Short and sweet. Uses the dorian mode.
    ITG Journal, June 2018, page 93:
    "...as lighthearted as the source, retaining much of the same character as the original....a great work for a studio or mid-ensemble performance...The piece follows Grainger's setting, allowing for several style changes that maintain the interest of both performers and listeners...a fun adaptation and welcome transcription."
    - Kyle Milsap
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    TRP-150 Trumpets (10) [5] Olcott, J.

    Composer: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 10
    Key: F concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 37 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    An original medium tempo concert march in 6/8 in the style of Sousa. Arpeggiated duets in the B and C sections of the work highlight the "trumpet" aspect of the piece, and it is a great deal of fun to play and listen to. For clearest effect, flugelhorns are suggested for parts nine and ten, and an E-flat trumpet is preferred over a B-flat trumpet or B-flat piccolo trumpet for part five so as to help blend and balance. An alternate part for E-flat trumpet is provided in this publication for part five. "Trumpets" is the first original work written specifically for trumpet ensemble in the traditional march style, and was penned for and premiered by the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA to high enthusiasm. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.
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    TRP-151 Homage (6) [6] D'Ambrosio, M.

    Composer: D'Ambrosio, Mike
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key:
    Duration: 5 minutes and 37 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    "To the memory of Adolph "Bud" Herseth and Gustav Mahler." An excellent work with lots of rhythmic and melodic interplay. 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.
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    TRP-152 Potter's Hill Fanfare (4) [5] Nagy, R.

    Composer: Nagy, Russell
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: F concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    Concert fanfare. Exciting and fun to play. Great opener. NOTE: to view the video full screen to better see the music, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.
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    TRP-153 Even When He is Silent (8) [5] Arnesen, K. (Olcott)

    Composer: Arnesen, Kim André
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key:
    Duration: 4 minutes and 22 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A transcription of a haunting work originally for female choir. Extremely effective and a real challenge in every aspect of performance. A very beautiful work. The words of the poem are written into the score and parts to facilitate understanding, phrase, style, and articulation. NOTE: to view the video full screen to see the words, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.
    ITG Journal, June 2018, page 92:
    "...a wonderful transcription...this new trumpet ensemble provides a beautiful addition to any program. The original composition comes from a four-part treble-voiced a cappella work, but Olcott has presented this text in a new light. The power of eight trumpets allows this work to take a whole new shape with regard to sonic impact, but is still reflective of the original subtlety that Arnesen used is his setting for voice."
    - J. Peyden Shelton
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    TRP-154 Antiphon for Trumpets (6) [4] Pethel, S.

    Composer: Pethel, Stan
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 29 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    For two pairs of three trumpets, antiphonally set. Lots of rhythmic and melodic interplay. Very effective opener.
    ITG Journal, October 2019, page 113:
    "A wonderful addition to the repertoire and would serve well as a opener or closer"..."conservative in technical demands"..."quite accessible to advanced high school groups and above."
    - Clinton Linkmeyer
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    TRP-155 Grand March from Aida (20) [5] Verdi, G. (Turnbull)

    Composer: Verdi, Giuseppe
    Transcriber: Turnbull, David Ray
    Number of Trumpets: 20
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 6 minutes and 43 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A beautifully transcribed version of the famous Grand March, complete with five choirs of four B-flat trumpets each. Very majestic. Written for and performed as the finale at the 2016 International Trumpet Guild Conference Festival of Trumpets. This recording is by the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble in concert.
    ITG Journal, June 2018, page 94:
    "...(the transcriber) has done an excellent job in his transcription this epic work...well conceived...extremely playable....would work well for high school or college students and professional players."
    - Ryan Gardner
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    TRP-156 Gavotte, Opus 36, No. 2 (5) [5] Beach, A. (Gianola-Norris)

    Composer: Beach, Amy
    Transcriber: Gianola-Norris, Daniel
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Bb Minor concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 54 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A transcription of a delightful work originally for piano. Light all the way through with demands for clean articulation and careful phrasing. A great change-of-pace piece. Performed here by the transcriber.
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    TRP-157 Salute! (8) [5] Olcott, J.

    Composer: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Accompaniment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQnkecW9oZo
    Key: various
    Duration: 3 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A medley of the hymns for each of the US Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard). Written for piccolo trumpet in B-flat, five B-flat trumpets, and two flugelhorns. Graded a '6' because of the piccolo part. With that part taken down one octave, the grade would be a '4'. NOTE: to view the video full screen, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.
    ITG Journal, June 2019, page 91:
    "James Olcott's arrangement of the hymns of the armed services for eight-piece trumpet ensemble is a stirring, regal addition to the repertoire....the arrangement follows the usual high quality expected from (the) expanding Triplo Press catalogue."
    - William Takacs, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
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    TRP-158 His Honor (16) [6] Fillmore, H. (Olcott)

    Composer: Fillmore, Henry
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 16
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 50 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    One of Henry Fillmore's most famous and fun marches. Four B-flat piccolo trumpets, 10 B-flat trumpets, and two flugelhorns. Great fun to play. Two obligatos for the trio section are provided: Fillmore's original and a special trumpet obligato by the transcriber (the latter turns the difficulty rating to a 7, but what a challenge :-) The microphone icon on the left is the full recording with Fillmore's original obligato, which is a lot easier to play than it sounds. The microphone on the right is the trio section of the march with the trumpet obligato.
    ITG Journal, March 2019, page 99:
    "Another expertly executed arrangement by James Olcott..." "...a fun and exciting inclusion to any program..."
    - William Takacs, West Texas A&M University
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    TRP-159 You're a Grand Old Flag (13) [5] Cohan, G. (Olcott)

    Composer: Cohan, George M.
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 13
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 25 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    Lightish, fun, patriotic and rousing. Two choruses with intro and tag. The first two trumpets carry the melody all the way through. Lots of inner fanfares and countermelodies. Trumpets 3, 4 and 5 utilize B-flat piccolo trumpets in the intro. The virtual recording is by the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble of Minneapolis, MN USA.
    ITG Journal, January 2018, page 77:
    "...quick and fun and a great addition to a pops concert or studio recital."
    - Kyle Millsap
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    TRP-160 Fanfare for the Green and Gold (8) [4] Hobbs, J.

    Composer: Hobbs, Joshua
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 34 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    A strong and inventive fanfare with the usual Hobbsian intertwining of lines, dynamic variation and rhythmic intensity. An excellent opener.
    ITG Journal, June 2019, page 91:
    "Fanfare for the Green and Gold is a wonderful, modern-sounding fanfare, accessible to advanced high school musicians and collegiate students alike."
    - Clinton Linkmeyer, University of Kentucky-Lexington
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    TRP-161 Billy Boy (4) [4] traditional, (. (Olcott)

    Composer: traditional, (American)
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Accompaniment: Jazz rhythm section (optional)
    Key: G Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 45 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    This fun, medium up-temp jazz arrangement has been conceived for four or five trumpets a cappella. Optional rhythm section parts have been incorporated into the score and parts which add solo space and a delightful texture. With rhythm section, the timing of the piece, of course, expands to incorporate solo space.
    ITG Journal, March 2019, page 100:
    "This arrangement is cute and catchy and employs typical swing-style rhythms and excellent trumpet section voicing that in turn give it great educational value. While the arrangement is short, at less than two minutes without a rhythm section or solo section in the middle, it would be a great addition to any jazz trumpet ensemble library."
    - Scott Hgarty, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas
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    TRP-162 Fanfare for Trumpets (12) [5] Chamberlain, R.

    Composer: Chamberlain, Ronald
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 15 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    FANFARE FOR TRUMPETS is a study of nine short melodic snippits presented separately in echo, traded between two trumpet quartets and a flugelhorn quartet, developed, fragmented and piled up on top of one another in this most unusual and fascinating composition. The piece is a challenge in counting, style, and dynamics for the players, and a crowd pleaser that easily holds the audience's attention.
    ITG Journal, October 2019, page 111:
    "Fanfare for Trumpets...is a study of nine short melodic ideas. As the listener follows these melodic fragments throughout the piece, he or she observes how the fragments are presented in echo, passed between the three quartets, and developed and combined in this unusual, yet undeniably charming composition." "...(the piece) represents a welcome departure from some of the tropes of the literature available for trumpet ensemble"..."artistically challenging and rewarding and would be wonderful addition to any recital."
    - Clinton Linkmeyer - University of Kentucky-Lexington
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    TRP-163 Kentucky (8) [6] Marshall, C.

    Composer: Marshall, Christopher
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 5 minutes and 7 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    Two groups of four B-flat trumpets each joust with each other in this lighthearted yet challenging work with short phrases, clever rhythmic juxtapositions and interesting thematic development. Fun for both player and audience. A great contrast to "loud and heavy."
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    TRP-164 The Gaze (4) [5] Gillis, R.

    Composer: Gillis, Richard
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: Eb Minor concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 32 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    Medium tempo (ca.120 bpm) a capella latin with a terrific understated feel and captivating rhythmic lines in bass, accompaniment, and melody. The use of rhythm and rhythmic space is rather unique - and really fun. Tricky rhythms. A great change-of-pace from the usual trumpet section jazz material. By the way, the recording is by the composer. Nice, isn't it?
    ITG Journal, January 2019, page 85:
    The Gaze (and Legbone, also published by Triplo Press): "... suitable for an advanced high school or early college jazz trumpet ensemble"..."should be real audience pleasers due to their catchy and memorable tunes."
    - Scott Hagarty
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    TRP-165 Legbone (4) [5] Gillis, R.

    Composer: Gillis, Richard
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: F Minor concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 33 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A terrific shuffle for four trumpets without rhythm section. Great characteristic bass and melodic lines that set up a really cool groove. Trading off solo space for two trumpets. You need to listen to the recording on this one (recorded by the composer). You'll be hooked. It's that cool, and it falls into place pretty quickly.
    ITG Journal, January 2019, page 85:
    Legbone (and The Gaze, also published by Triplo Press): "... suitable for an advanced high school or early college jazz trumpet ensemble"..."should be real audience pleasers due to their catchy and memorable tunes."
    - Scott Hagarty
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    TRP-166 Two Carols for Christmastime (6) [4] Harbinson, W.

    Composer: Harbinson, William G.
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Accompaniment: optional percussion
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 16 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    Sussex Carol and Wexler Carol are the two Christmas classics that Mr. Harbinson incorporates into this beautiful arrangement. One piccolo trumpet and five Bb's are used for the joyous Sussex Carol, and the five lower voices switch over to flugelhorns for a very warm rendition of the Wexler that utilizes beautiful counter-melodies. Optional percussion includes finger cymbals, triangle, high tomtom, and crash cymbals. (The first recording is without percussion; the second with). A very effective and enjoyable arrangement.
    ITG Journal, January 2019, page 85:
    "...appropriate for college and professional ensemble looking for variety in a holiday concert." "A welcome addition to the repertoire and an entertaining work for holiday events."
    - Benjamin Hay
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    TRP-167 The Standard (10) [4] Olcott, J.

    Composer: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 10
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 37 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    A lively and fun march that owes its name due to its inspiration, namely the most standard work in the trumpet literature, the Trumpet Concerto in E-flat by Franz Joseph Haydn. Most every phrase and harmonic sequence is a direct descendant of some passage in the trumpet's most well-known solo composition.
    ITG Journal, March 2019, page 99:
    "James Olcott has been providing quality arrangements for trumpet ensemble for many years. With The Standard, however, Olcott contributes his own work in the form of a march for ten-piece trumpets ensemble (in B-flat) based on the most standard piece in our repertoire—the Haydn Trumpet Concerto. Some passages are cleverly subtle, as in the opening theme that incorporates quotations from the first and second movements. Others are much more obvious, as in the trio in which material from the third movement is prominently featured. As a part of Triplo Press's Patriotic Series... "this enjoyable piece could be included in any patriotic or trumpet ensemble program with younger students or more accomplished players." This celebration of our instrument's most well-known work will delight any audience..."
    - William Takacs, West Texas A&M University
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    TRP-168 My Country, Tis of Thee -or- America (7) [3] Bull, J. (Olcott)

    Composer: Bull, John
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 3
    A stirring yet simple rendition of this popular and historic patriotic tune, also known as "America", complete with solemnity and pomp. A great addition to any patriotic celebration.
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    TRP-169 Fanfare: Hosting at Dawn (9) [3] Bax, A. (Olcott)

    Composer: Bax, Arnold
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 9
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 27 seconds
    Difficulty: 3
    Written in 1921 for woodwinds, brass and percussion, this fanfare is one of many commissioned from several composers to celebrate the publication of the periodical Fanfare. Typical of British fanfares. Short, very stirring, and amazingly great for starting up the second half of a concert. THIS FANFARE IS A FREE ADDENDUM WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY WORK IN THE TRIPLO PRESS PATRIOTIC SERIES or can be purchased from this page. The virtual recording is by the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble of Minneapolis, Minnesota USA.
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    TRP-170 9:20 Special (5) [5] Warren, E. (Wilson)

    Composer: Warren, Earle
    Arranger: Wilson, Curt
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A great arrangement of the classic swing chart from the Count Basie Band. It is best approached as a straight-ahead swing chart right out of the '30's and '40's. The recording, done here by Micah Bell, is an excellent example of the style. Totally non-pretentious, and really fun to play.
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    TRP-171 O Canada (4) [3] Lavallee, C. (Olcott)

    Composer: Lavallee, Calixa
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: F concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 2 seconds
    Difficulty: 3
    The national anthem of Canada and part of the Triplo Press Patriotic Series. Can be played to full effect with four trumpets. Trumpets three and four have a few split optional parts and the final chord is voiced out to eight, so an ensemble of any size can create a very inspiring rendition of the work. This is a very effective piece. Available in pdf only.
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    TRP-172 Concert Fanfare (simplified) (4) [2] Ewazen, E. (Moshier)

    Composer: Ewazen, Eric
    Arranger: Moshier, Timothy
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 7 seconds
    Difficulty: 2
    A shortened and simplified version of one of the most popular pieces in the Triplo Press catalogue. Perfect for junior high level. Click here for the description of the original. In PDF format only.
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    TRP-173 Overture to The Marriage of Figaro (8) [6] Mozart, W. (Swisher)

    Composer: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
    Transcriber: Swisher, Eric
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 25 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    Edited by James Olcott. Scored for two Bb piccolo trumpets, six Bb trumpets, and optional timpani. An exciting and excellent transcription moved from D major to Bb major for better accessibility. This spritely piece is great fun to play and a perpetual audience pleaser.
    ITG Journal, January 2019, page 86:
    "Overall, this is a thoughtful and effective arrangement that allows trumpeters a chance to perform in a style and genre not often found in the trumpet repertoire. Possessing a fair amount of technical demands and minor range and endurance considerations, this arrangement is suitable for a collegiate ensemble." "...at four minutes, making it a great addition to a recital or concert prelude."
    "(Olcott's) skillful addition of articulations, dynamic, and phrase markings are idiomatic to the trumpet and allow the ensemble to imitate the original orchestration well."
    - Joseph Gray
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    TRP-174 I Remember Clifford (7) [5] Golson, B. (Olcott)

    Composer: Golson, Benny
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Accompaniment: Piano, bass, drums
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    The classic in a beautiful rendition for seven trumpets and rhythm section with solo chores going to the flugelhorn (the seventh trumpet). The parts say 'trumpet' but flugels can be used to great effect anywhere within the piece, especially at the beginning. Lead trumpet goes to e'''. Great musical shape, with beautiful lines and backgrounds.
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    TRP-175 Portrait of a Trumpet (15) [6] Nestico, S. (Olcott)

    Composer: Nestico, Sammy
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 15
    Accompaniment: 14-part trumpet ensemble
    Key: G Major concert
    Duration: 5 minutes
    Difficulty: 6
    A beautiful and colorfully arranged piece for solo trumpet. Jazz oriented chords and lots of color underlie a very lyrical melody and intertwining lines. One of the trumpet classics. For solo trumpet in Bb, three piccolo trumpets in Bb, two Eb trumpets, four Bb trumpets, four flugelhorns, and optional but highly recommended low brass part (originally written for bass trumpet), and optional percussion. The wide variety of tone colors in this piece is achieved by careful and conscious unison doublings of lines between the differently pitched instruments, so it is very important that all the parts are covered, each with the instruments of designated pitches. A terrific crowd pleaser and not very tough on the soloist (grade 4). The piece is set at difficulty grade 6 because of the accompaniment.
    ITG Journal, October 2020, page 93:
    Triplo Press founder James Olcott has created what can only be described as an epic work for trumpet ensemble...
    - Derek Ganong, Boise State University
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    TRP-176 The Getchell Book One Companion (1) [3] Norris, P.

    Composer: Norris, Philip
    Key: various
    Duration: various
    Difficulty: 3
    The GETCHELL BOOK 1 COMPANION, essentially second (duet) parts to the First Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet by Robert Getchell (difficulty grades of 1 to 3), follows the principles found in Triplo Press's COMPANION SERIES, that being the concept of playing with students to help with conceptions of sound, style, pitch, tempo, and phrase. These 64 etudes are fun and satisfying in their own rights and can be played and studied as stand-alone works. They are most effective, however, when played as conceived: as duets to Mr. Getchell's book, which is published by Belwin. The sample recordings include studies no. 1, 13, 32, 51, and 64.
    The GETCHELL BOOK TWO COMPANION can be found by clicking here.
    ITG Journal, January 2020, page 89:
    "...a worthwhile addition to the literature and a welcome enhancement to the already pragmatic and attainable Getchell etudes...also offer(s) a useful entryway to transposition studies, multiple-tonguing, and piccolo trumpet practice."
    - Derek Ganong, Boise State University
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    TRP-177 A Thousand Angry Bees (12) [7] Nelson, M.

    Composer: Nelson, Michael
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key: G Minor concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 15 seconds
    Difficulty: 7
    A Thousand Angry Bees is funk/rock-oriented work with a James Brown funk feel comprising of three groups of four players each, with each group having its own themes that interact with one another. Lots of fun to play, with stylistic rhythmic patterns, interesting lines and some fancy finger work.
    ITG Journal, June 2020, page 81:
    "...a high-energy work that is expertly written to showcase a dynamic trumpet ensemble in an authentic funk style...an excellent choice for a jazz trumpet studio or a classical studio the wishes to broaden their stylistic palette."
    - Derek Ganong
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    TRP-178 Give Me the Simple Life (6) [5] Bloom, R. (Olcott)

    Composer: Bloom, Reuben
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 5 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    Medium swing tempo. Great lines for trumpets and vocal-like harmonic and voicing treatment (which isn't a surprise, as the arrangement is based on a great vocal treatment of the tune by Kerry Marsh). One special thing about this particular arrangement is that the bass has the solo space. Really fun to listen to, and just as much fun to play.
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    TRP-179 Chorale and Hallelujah (4) [3] Pethel, S.

    Composer: Pethel, Stan
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 25 seconds
    Difficulty: 3
    Lots of very musical phrasing and a great introduction to sensitive modern harmony. This piece can serve as a a great exercise for intonation, style, and ensemble. An excellent piece for mid-level and high school contest use.
    ITG Journal, January 2021, page 101:
    "...a beautiful two-movement composition..." "...a well written, moderately easy compositon that presents a nice challenge for a high school or lower-level collegiate ensemble looking for a work to showcase their ability to perform wtith the vocal realm. With beautiful open harmonies including perfect fourths and fifths, dramatic dynamic changes, straighforward syncopation and an accessible range, (the piece) can serve as a recital selection, concert number, mid-level high school contest piece, or church service or sacred venue feature."
    - Christopher Braun, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio
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    TRP-180 March from Second Suite in F (8) [6] Holst, G. (DeGoti)

    Composer: Holst, Gustav
    Transcriber: DeGoti, Mark
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    The British classic piece for band beautifully transcribed for eight B-flat trumpets. Optional percussion includes snare drum, bass drum, cymbals and triangle. This recording is at the traditional British tempo of 128 beats (half notes) per minute. American tempos are traditionally a little slower than this, making the piece a difficultly level of '5' rather than '6'.
    ITG Journal, March 2020, page 71:
    "...a welcome addition to the trumpet ensemble repertoire"...."DeGoti's arrangement is excellent"..."well suited for high school or college students and professional players."
    - William Landon, University of Colorado-Boulder
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    TRP-181 Trumpets Take Texas (9) [5] Olcott, J.

    Composer: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 9
    Key: various
    Duration: 2 minutes and 45 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A fun medley of three tunes from the State of Texas: Yellow Rose of Texas, San Antonio Rose, and Deep in the Heart of Texas (with a sneak phrase of The Eyes of Texas are Upon You). Commissioned by ITG to open its 2018 international Conference in San Antonio, TX. Written for six B-flat trumpets and three flugelhorns.
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    TRP-182 Presto (5) [5] Mozart, W. (Gianola-Norris)

    Composer: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
    Transcriber: Gianola-Norris, Daniel
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Db Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 20 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A spritely Mozartean presto from his Symphony No. 1, written when he was just eight years old! A few tricky technical things keeps it especially interesting...and really fun. Great for teaching the style. Great program notes and performance hints by the transcriber.
    ITG Journal, June 2021, page 94:
    "...a well crafted transcription that can serve as a great tool for teaching Classical period performance techniques." "...a very manageable written range from g to c"' that provides opportunities for all five players to display their stylistic skills though its use of voice interplay, unison lines, staccato and legato playing, and dramatic dynamic changes." "...strong undergraduate- or professional-level ensemble to perform with limited preparation feature for a recital or a special event like a weeding or reception."
    - Christopher Braun, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio
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    TRP-183 Tempestas (7) [7] Hobbs, J.

    Composer: Hobbs, Joshua
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Key: Eb Minor concert
    Duration: 6 minutes
    Difficulty: 7
    A solo for B-flat trumpet (double on flugelhorn) with a six-part trumpet ensemble as accompaniment. Tempestas is the Roman goddess of storms. Hobbs was inspired by Hurricane Irma and says that this piece has the intensity to depict the storm's ferocity yet elicits as well the awe of the massive power of nature. The solo parts requires a range up to E-natural, but is otherwise not terrifically difficult. Accompaniment parts are rated 4's and 5's in difficulty. Some very interesting Harmon mute effects are employed in this piece. A really cool piece to show off your strongest player with fellow trumpeters creating the backup.
    ITG Journal, June 2020, page 80:
    "...a unique addition to the trumpet ensemble repertoire...well suited for a strong soloist and trumpet ensemble in collegiate or professional trumpet ensembles. The use of cup, Harmon, and plunger mutes, as well the flugelhorn in the solo part, help create a variety of colors that aid in the storytelling."
    - William London
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    TRP-184 Destiny's Call (6) [2] Williams, D.

    Composer: Williams, Dustin
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 40 seconds
    Difficulty: 2
    A great teaching tool for the younger set. Destiny's Call is an excellent and musically satisfying piece that approaches pitch, unison and independent rhythms and melodic lines, articulation, dynamics and style.
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    TRP-185 The Getchell Book Two Companion (1) [3] Norris, P.

    Composer: Norris, Philip
    Key: various
    Duration: various
    Difficulty: 3
    The GETCHELL BOOK TWO COMPANION, essentially second (duet) parts to the Second Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet by Robert Getchell (difficulty grades of 2 to 4), follows the principles found in Triplo Press's COMPANION SERIES, that being the concept of playing with students to help with conceptions of sound, style, pitch, tempo, and phrase. These 57 etudes (the numbering begins with Etude 65, jumping in where Book One finished) are fun and satisfying in their own rights and can be played and studied as stand-alone works. They are most effective, however, when played as conceived: as duets to Mr. Getchell's book, which is published by Belwin. The sample recordings include studies no. 81, 86, 97, 103, and 111.
    The GETCHELL BOOK ONE COMPANION can be found by clicking here.
    ITG Journal, January 2020, page 89:
    "...a worthwhile addition to the literature and a welcome enhancement to the already pragmatic and attainable Getchell etudes...also offer(s) a useful entryway to transposition studies, multiple-tonguing variations, and piccolo trumpet practice."
    - Derek Ganong, Boise State University
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    TRP-186 Cum Sancto Spiritu (4) [5] Mozart, W. (Olcott)

    Composer: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: C Minor concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 15 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A transcription of the amazing fugue that shows up twice in Mozart's epic Requiem in d minor. Beautiful to listen to and really fun to play -- and study. The key of the piece has been dropped a whole step to better facilitate its accessibility for the trumpet. (The recording is in the original key).
    ITG Journal, January 2022, page 89:
    "...wittily arranged, and the parts are very balanced." "The range is not challenging (a to b'' on B-flat trumpets); therefore, the arrangement is suitable for high school students. It is fun to play and can also work as a piece to rest as well a a nice intermission between more challenging compositions."
    - Tomislav Spoljar, Artistic School, Velika Gorica, Croatia, EU
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    TRP-187 Milestone (6) [6] Boulton, K.

    Composer: Boulton, Kent
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 25 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    Fanfarish, festive, fresh. and full of color. Very effective as an opener.
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    TRP-188 Ave Maria (12) [4] Biebl, F. (Olcott)

    Composer: Biebl, Franz
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key:
    Duration: 3 minutes and 48 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    A special setting for 10 or 12 trumpets of the famous work for voices, this is a beautiful, warm, and lush piece that is easy to play, with phrases natural and flowing. For six B-flat trumpets, four flugelhorns, and two optional B-flat piccolo trumpets. The two optional piccolo parts are not demanding at all (only one high D), but are there for color and add to the emotional impact of this setting.
    ITG Journal, March 2022, page 81:
    "...This is an excellent arrangement utilizing a wide range of trumpets and flugelhorns to provide color. Olcott's adaptation is perfect for beginning trumpet ensembles or as a nice addition to the repertoire in church or spiritual recitals."
    - Tomislav Spoljar, Artistic School, Velika Gorica, Croatia
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    TRP-189 Sonata a 3, Opus 3 No. 6 (3) [5] Quantz, J. (Lake)

    Composer: Quantz, Johann Joachim
    Transcriber: Lake, Leslie
    Number of Trumpets: 3
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 7 minutes
    Difficulty: 5
    Originally for three flutes. Five movements: Preludio, Aria, Rigaudon, Minuetto, Capriccio. Typical music of the High Baroque. Fun and sophisticated, musically and technically challenging. Intriguing contrapuntal lines, intertwining rhythms and melodies. Excellently adapted and edited by Leslie Lake. A very satisfying musical experience.
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    TRP-190 Celestial (7) [4] Fregoso, E.

    Composer: Fregoso, Eric
    Number of Trumpets: 7
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 6 minutes
    Difficulty: 4
    Lots of exciting melodic and rhythmic interplay is showcased in this Ewazen-esque septet by an up-can-coming young composer. Less difficult then most "heavy" pieces, with the range only extending to B-flat easy-to-understand rhythms and styles. Great for teaching listening and playing together. Exciting for the audience as well.
    ITG Journal, March 2020, page 70:
    "...a valuable addition to the trumpet ensemble repertoire and an exciting work that can function well on an undergraduate trumpet ensemble recital or as a contest piece for an advanced high school trumpet ensemble. 'Celestial' introduces such advanced artistic and ensemble characteristics as rhythmic and melodic interplay, contrasting styles, mutes, and blending mixed instrumentation in an approachable manner."
    - John Kilgore, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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    TRP-191 Poet and Peasant Overture (18) [8] von Suppe, F. (Serber)

    Composer: von Suppe, Franz
    Transcriber: Serber, Michael
    Number of Trumpets: 18
    Key: Db concert
    Duration: 9 minutes and 30 seconds
    Difficulty: 8
    Two Bb pics, Eb trumpet, 9 Bb's, 4 flugelhorns, and 2 bass trumpets (with auxiliary parts for two flugels to cover the bass trumpets). A masterful arrangement of this famous overture.
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    TRP-192 Flourish of Trumpets (12) [5] Stanford, C.

    Composer: Stanford, Charles Villiers
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key: Eb concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 15 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    The fanfare to herald the coronation ceremony of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark as Emperor and Empress of India held in Delhi, India on January 1, 1903. Classic imperial elegance and majesty without being overly difficult. A very impressive and awe inspiring piece.
    ITG Journal, January 2021, page 102:
    "...a piece ideal for pomp and pageantry....rousingly rhythmic...complex rhythmic ideas create a sense of excitement and boisterous energy..."
    - Denarr Woods, University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
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    TRP-193 Hava Nagila (12) [4] traditional, (. (Olcott)

    Composer: traditional, (Israeli)
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key: G Minor concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 22 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    The ever-popular traditional Israeli song of celebration. Excellent and infectious spirit. Great for holiday seasons and celebratory/festive occasions. Also great as an encore. Really fun to play. RE the bass trumpet thing: Slip in a euphonium in its place and it will work fine. The heaviness of the bass in the slow sections as the piece gets going really makes the piece dramatic.
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    TRP-194 Colonel Bogey March (12) [4] Alford, K. (M. Serber)

    Composer: Alford, Kenneth J.
    Arranger: M. Serber, J. Olcott
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 23 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    An excellent and fun arrangement for both player and audience of this classic march. Inspired by the use of the march in the movie, "Bridge on the River Kwai," mouthpieces replace the iconic whistling introduced in the movie. The recording says it all. Really really fun with an infectious feel.
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    TRP-195 Seven Renaissance Intradas (12) [5] Hassler, H. (Olcott)

    Composer: Hassler, Hans Leo
    Editor: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key: various
    Duration: 7 minutes and 15 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    Seven short intradas in the late Renaissance dance style originally transcribed by Andrew Dziuk for six trumpets, edited here for two antiphonal groups of six like-pitched trumpets. Dziuk's original transcription can be found in the Triplo Press Catalogue as TRP-139.
    ITG Journal, March 2021:
    "...offers a comprehensive overview of (Renaissance) dance styles...tastefully presented." "...great care to notate articulations to further define the specific dance styles of each movement..." "...can be a fantastic collegiate trumpet ensemble recital piece. showcasing the joyous and playful music possible by and antiphonal ensemble."
    - John Kilgore, Kansas State University
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    TRP-196 Great is Thy Faithfulness (8) [5] Runyon, W. (Mott)

    Composer: Runyon, William
    Arranger: Mott, Joel and Olcott, James
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: various
    Duration: 4 minutes and 4 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A very lush, warm and hearfelt setting of this famous hymn as only trumpets can convey it. Extremely musical. The arrangement is an expansion of a beautiful setting for seven trumpets by Joel Mott.
    ITG Journal, June 2021, page 94:
    "...a beautifully packaged, well-notated arrangement that features dramatic dynamics, precisely placed accents, and sensitive vocal-like melodies.." "...this beautiful 4'00" arrangement is a fresh, challenging version of this classical hymn..."
    - Christopher Braun, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio
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    TRP-197 Equinox (4) [2] Pethel, S.

    Composer: Pethel, Stan
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: various
    Duration: 2 minutes and 50 seconds
    Difficulty: 2
    Two vignettes, the first one slow (in Bb) and second a bit more spritely (in F). Range goes to F for first trumpet. Great for teaching phrase, pitch, blend, and independence. Rehearsal notes are provided by the composer.
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    TRP-198 Sonata from Cantata BWV 31 (9) [6] Bach, J. (Gianola-Norris)

    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."
    - John Kilgore, Kansas State University
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    TRP-199 Somewhere West of Sometime (6) [5] Bann, S.

    Composer: Bann, Stan
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Accompaniment: piano, bass, drums, optional percussion, string pad
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 5 minutes and 45 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    From the Triplo Press Jazz Series. A beautiful solo feature for flugelhorn. Gentle latin. All rhythm section parts are written out. What makes this composition quite special is the written use of a string pad part for synthesizer or similar electronic keyboards. This is a gorgeous addition to the repertoire. –– This piece is also available with standard big band as accompaniment (click here)
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    TRP-200 Somewhere West of Sometime (w/jazz band acc.) (6) [5] Bann, S.

    Composer: Bann, Stan
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Accompaniment: Standard jazz band
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 5 minutes and 45 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    From the Triplo Press Jazz Series. TRP-199 with accompaniment by a standard jazz band (5 saxes, 4 tips, 4 trombones, and rhythm section). A beautiful solo feature for flugelhorn. Gentle latin. All rhythm section parts are written out. This is a gorgeous addition to the repertoire. –– This piece is also available with rhythm section alone as accompaniment (click here)
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    TRP-201 But It's a Dry Heat (6) [5] Bann, S.

    Composer: Bann, Stan
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Accompaniment: Piano, bass, drumset
    Key: F Minor concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 5 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    An up-tempo, straight eighth based Latin tune much in the style of ChickCorea’s “Spain”. Its success relies on contrapuntal melodies, angular rhythms, some dissonant /piercing harmonic clusters, and a wide dynamic range. Really fun to play. –– This piece is also available with big band accompaniment (click here)
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    TRP-202 But It's a Dry Heat (w/jazz band accompaniment) (6) [5] Bann, S.

    Composer: Bann, Stan
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Accompaniment: Full jazz band
    Key: F Minor concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 5 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    An up-tempo, straight eighth based Latin tune much in the style of ChickCorea’s “Spain” with big band accompaniment (parts for five saxophones, four in-section trumpets, four trombones, and rhythm section). Its success relies on contrapuntal melodies, angular rhythms, some dissonant /piercing harmonic clusters, and a wide dynamic range. Really fun to play. –– This piece is also available with rhythm section accompaniment (click here)
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    TRP-203 Three of Us (3) [4] Busch, C. (Barcenes)

    Composer: Busch, Carl
    Editor: Barcenes, Raul and Weikle, Nicholas G.
    Number of Trumpets: 3
    Key: F Minor concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 5 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    An unearthed gem from 1938, this piece is a theme and variations from a composer "with a practice of writing music which would be interesting and have educational value to high school musicians." Carefully researched by the editors and with an extensive preface, the piece is perfect for high school and up players. Fun to play and study.
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    TRP-204 Canzona septimi et octavi toni a 12 (12) [5] Gabrieli, G. (Klages)

    Composer: Gabrieli, Giovanni
    Transcriber: Klages, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 40 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    From Sacrae Symphoniae (1597). An excellent and very effective transcription of this wonderfully majestic and inspirational (and not too difficult) work. Stylistic articulation and dynamics, as usual in these types of pieces, are musts. For three choirs of four B-flat trumpets each.
    ITG Journal, March 2023, page 76:
    "...beautiful new transcription...With imitation, contrary motion, and open intervals, the piece provides ample opportunity to work on intonation, balance, blend, and Renaissance performance practice...This wonderful transcription will surely be a joy for any large trumpet ensemble to perform."
    - Christopher Braun, adjunct trumpet instructor, Sinclair College,
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    TRP-205 You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To (8) [6] Porter, C. (Mills)

    Composer: Porter, Cole Albert
    Arranger: Mills, Kevin
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Accompaniment: piano, bass, drums
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 9 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    A Jazz samba rendering of this classic. Tastey ensemble and background licks behind solo introduction of the tune and open solo space for any player. A fun and unusual chart to play and study. Note: the recording differs from the chart in the roadmap of the solo backgrounds and the ending. The printed version is an improvement. NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
    ITG Journal, October 2022, page 114:
    ...this arrangement features 150 measures of enjoyable and exciting music. Marked as moderately difficult (6 out of 9 difficulty rating by the publisher), the piece should require limited preparation but still challenge a strong undergraduate ensemble or professional ensemble wanting a great arrangement to open a concert, perform for a special event, or present at a recital. Teachers and educators looking for a dynamic chart for a large trumpet ensemble (8 trumpets) should look no further than Kevin Mills' great arrangement.
    - Christopher Braun, Sinclair College, Dayton, Ohio
    TRP-206 Star Wars Main Theme (11) [5] Williams, J. (Olcott)

    Composer: Williams, John
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 11
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 52 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A very exciting, colorful and highly effective transcription of this iconic movie theme. Written for two Bb piccolo trumpets, six Bb trumpets, three flugelhorns and percussion (tympani, snare drum, cymbals, triangle and bass drum). There is also a part for bass trumpet that can substitute for flugelhorn 3.
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    TRP-207 Sicut locutus est (5) [4] Bach, J. (Klages)

    Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
    Transcriber: Klages, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: D Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 35 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    Sicut locutus est, the eleventh movement of Bach's Magnificat, fits beautifully for five trumpets. This transcription is carefully edited to help with phrasing and style, and is to be played in the traditional vocal style of connected notes and smooth articulation - a great teaching device inside a wonderful composition.
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    TRP-208 Struttin' with Some Barbeque (6) [6] Hardin-Armstng, L. (Kosmyna)

    Composer: Hardin-Armstng, Lil
    Arranger: Kosmyna, David
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 33 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    A great adaptation of this jazz standard. Solo space if the jazzer wants it, or Armstrong's solo, written out, can be played. Fun to play, excellent for learning style and great for the audience. The recording is by Jan Glaesel and is gorgeously interpreted.
    ITG Journal, October 2022, page 115:
    Struttin' with Some Barbeque is an excellent mid-level arrangement (rated 6 out of 9 in difficulty by Triplo Press) that would be most suitable for an advanced undergraduate university ensemble seeking to learn how to play an early jazz classic orI a professional ensemble trying to showcase the music of Louis Armstrong....With its detailed notations and style markings in the accompanying score and clearly marked individual parts, this 3'33" arrangement would make an excellent feature to open a special event or be played at any recital or a concert.
    - Christopher Braun, Sinclair College, Dayton, Ohio
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    TRP-209 Marche triomphale (5) [5] D'Avola, M.

    Composer: D'Avola, Marco
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key:
    Duration: 5 minutes and 16 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    Very colorful. Fanfarish in nature with a sense of elegance, pomp and pride. Lots of melodic intertwining, with excellnt parts for all. Two timpanists with four kettledrums each and a bass drummer are needed for this piece.
    ITG Journal, October, 2022, page 114:
    With its brass fanfares, timpani flourishes, exciting use of dynamics, and the skillful use of stated compositional techniques, D'Avola has written a joyous piece of music that is fun for performers and audience alike. With excellent idiomatic writing, the trumpeters and percussionists are sure to enjoy many successful performances. It is an ideal piece to program as an opener or closer to a concert or recital for strong college-level or professional musicians.
    - Peter Bellino, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
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    TRP-210 Fanfare a 4 (4) [4] Stewart, M.

    Composer: Stewart, Michael J.
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 38 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    In three sections (fast-slow-fast), of which the first and third can be used as “moment” fanfares. The main thematic material is traded and intertwined between all four parts for very interesting and captivating effects. Very well written and not too tough. The recording says it...
    ITG Journal, January 2023, page 73:
    This quartet...would be fantastic for trumpets at an advanced high school or early college level or above. All movements call for musical maturity among the four parts and allow for various interpretations to be explored. The fanfare is brief and could function perfectly as a prelude before a larger recital or performance.
    - Jeremy Perkins
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    TRP-211 Song of the Blacksmith (11) [5] Holst, G. (Hoffman)

    Composer: Holst, Gustav
    Transcriber: Hoffman, Edward
    Number of Trumpets: 11
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 18 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    The third movement from Holst's Second Suite in F for Military Band. For one Eb trumpet, four Bb trumpets, four flugelhorns, two bass trumpets, and optional anvil. Short, spirited, and fun to play. Lots of color. The bass trumpet parts can be played on flugelhorns.
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    TRP-212 It Is Well With My Soul (8) [4] Bliss, P. (Olcott)

    Composer: Bliss, Philip Paul
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.*
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: Eb Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes and 11 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    THIS WORK WAS MISTAKENLY MISLABELED AND MISATTRIBUTED IN THE MARCH 2023 EDITION OF THE ITG JOURNAL, page 75.
    *This work is an adaptation by James Olcott of ON A HYMNSONG OF PHILIP BLISS by David Holsinger, written in 1989 for concert band and based on the hymn, "It is Well With My Soul", and is used by permission of the composer.
    Beautiful and warm -- and not technically difficult. For two Eb trumpets (parts available for Bb's), one Bb trumpet, three flugelhorns and two bass trumpets in treble clef so that the parts can be read by flugelhorns. The sensitivity and blending of the melody, intertwining lines and lush harmonies make this piece a wonderful experience in human expression. It is suggested that all parts except the two bass trumpets be doubled unless the bass trumpet parts are on flugels.
    ITG Journal, March 2023, page 75:
    "...beautiful new transcription...With imitation, contrary motion, and open intervals, the piece provides ample opportunity to work on intonation, balance, blend, and Renaissance performance practice...This wonderful transcription will surely be a joy for any large trumpet ensemble to perform."
    - Stephen M. Wadsack, Instructor of Trumpet, Wright State Universi
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    TRP-213 Down by the Riverside (6) [4] traditional, (. (Jenkins)

    Composer: traditional, (American)
    Arranger: Jenkins, Thomas
    Number of Trumpets: 6
    Accompaniment: string bass
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute
    Difficulty: 4
    A one-minute great "interlude" piece to lighten up any concert. No solo space - just two choruses, in and out. The bass part is optional as is the four-measure introduction (both added by James Olcott), but both little additions add to the fun of the piece.
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    TRP-214 National Anthem of Ukraine (12) [3] Verbytsky, M. (Olcott)

    Composer: Verbytsky, Mykhailo Mykhailovych
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key: F Minor concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 25 seconds
    Difficulty: 3
    FREE. Eight Bb trumpets, four flugelhorns, percussion. This arrangement can be performed as a solo, as a duet, as a trio, etc, up to eight trumpets, by adding the next part in the score. The four flugelhorn parts add depth and padding to the sound. In this conception of the anthem, it is to start out symbolizing a country alone, quiet but iron-willed, clear of mind, determined and resolved, to be quickly joined by more and more forces as the piece progresses, building to a climax of strength, unity, and defiance. ACCESS THIS OFFERING FROM THE FRONT PAGE OF THE TRIPLO WEBSITE.
    TRP-215 Trumpet Fugue (4) [5] Bach, J.

    Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
    Number of Trumpets: 4
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 19 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    Transcribed and edited by Cathy Leach for four B-flat trumpets. An excellent, typical Bach fugue with the usual interaction between all of the voices. Carefully edited with articulations and dynamics.
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    TRP-216 Four Slices (3) [2] Pethel, S.

    Composer: Pethel, Stan
    Number of Trumpets: 3
    Key: various
    Duration: 3 minutes and 18 seconds
    Difficulty: 2
    A set of four cute and easy works for the younger players. Entitled Cheese Please, Thick Crust is a Must, Light on the Sauce, and Extra Pepperoni, the pieces use engaging rhythmic and melodic content (both unison and independent) and involve the basics of ensemble performance. The range stretches from low B to F on top of the staff.
    ITG Journal, June 2023, page 78:
    Four Slices is a delightful set of easy trios that are suitable for a junior high schol or early high school-level ensemble....provides opportunity to develop basic ensemble techniques through unison, and independent passages, staggered entrances, simple harmonies, and various accents and dynamics. Four Slices will make a wonderful feature for a young trumpet trio looking for some short pieces to play before or after an event, at a recital, or for a school program.
    - Christopher Braun, adjunct trumpet instructor, Sinclair College,
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    TRP-217 Ehre Sei Dir, Gott, Gesungen (12) [5] Bach, J. (Olcott)

    Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 12
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 4 minutes
    Difficulty: 5
    From the Christmas Oratorio. An amazing piece of intertwining lines and duet figures that make this work especially fun for both the players and the audience. Carefully edited with particular care to articulation and phrasing.
    ITG Journal, January 2023, page 71:
    (Because of Olcott's writing)...it is no surprise that this edition is of excellent quality with several editorial decisions that elevate the piece. This piece features some intricate lines, often in sixteenth notes and very often in duets within the ensemble. From an arrangement perspective, the lines lend themselves well to the trumpet. ...great care in creating suggested articulations for the ensemble...
    - Neil Grindstaff
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    TRP-218 Sleigh Ride (5) [4] Anderson, L. (Ford)

    Composer: Anderson, Leroy
    Arranger: Ford, Barry, and Olcott, James
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: Bb concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 50 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    A very fun and not too difficult a piece to play. Audiences love this. Optional percussion includes sleighbells, templeblocks, slapstick, and xylophone.
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    TRP-219 Trumpet Prelude from Te Deum (5) [4] Charpentier, M. (Olcott)

    Composer: Charpentier, Marc-Antoine
    Arranger: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: C Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes
    Difficulty: 4
    The classic Baroque trumpet solo. In C concert. Parts for C and Bb trumpets. Easy to put together and sounds great.
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    TRP-220 On the Map (10) [5] Hobbs, J.

    Composer: Hobbs, Joshua
    Number of Trumpets: 10
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 36 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    An excellent opener to any instrumental concert from award-winning composer Josh Hobbs. An impressive single-note double-tonguing underlines great development sections. Fun to play and exciting for both player and listener. Ten B-flat trumpets.
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    TRP-221 Trumpeter's Lullaby, A (9) [3] Anderson, L. (Olcott)

    Composer: Anderson, Leroy
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 9
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 36 seconds
    Difficulty: 3
    A beautiful rendition of the classic. For solo B-flat trumpet, one piccolo trumpet in B-flat, six B-flat trumpets and two flugelhorns. The piece can be played on all B-flat trumpets, but it is much more effective when using the trumpets as designated.
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    TRP-222 Almost Like Being In Love (5) [6] Loewe, F. (Olcott)

    Composer: Loewe, Frederick
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Accompaniment: Piano, guitar, bass, drums
    Key: Ab Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 51 seconds
    Difficulty: 6
    Up-tempo straight-ahead swinger. Great lines and harmonies. Some tricky but really fun be-bop licks. Originally written by Kerry Marsh as a jazz vocal chart, the voicings and interplay lend themselves beautifully to a trumpet section. Swings like crazy.
    ITG Journal, January 2024, page 78::
    "If you are looking for a powerful tune for your jazz band or trumpet ensemble, look no further than this fresh arrangement...", "...an exhilarating new release of Frederick Loewe’s classic", "A beautiful, harmonized melody showcasing the entire trumpet quintet..."
    - Christopher Braun, adjunct trumpet instructor, Sinclair College,
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    TRP-223 Typewriter, The (16) [5] Anderson, L. (Olcott)

    Composer: Anderson, Leroy
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 16
    Key: Bb Major concert
    Duration: 1 minute and 54 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    A very fun an effective work. Technical demands in the melody line are what you would expect in this very famous piece, and the line is beautifully placed on E-flat trumpets. Playing the piece on the horns listed has a great effect on color, and a great - and fun - challenge for the players.
    The other surprise with this arrangement is the percussion section, played by three trumpet players using their instruments to simulate the typewriter keystrokes, carriage bell and carriage return. Instructions are including in the publication. Listen to the recording to hear the effect and check out the treble clef sign next to the microphone to the right in this window. The piece can be played in the traditional manner with an actual typewriter (thus 13 rather than 16 trumpeters), but the other way is so much more fun...
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    TRP-224 Little Fugue in g minor (5) [4] Bach, J. (Watanabe)

    Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
    Transcriber: Watanabe, Susumu
    Number of Trumpets: 5
    Key: G Minor concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 25 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    The classic Bach fugue transcribed and beautifully and carefully edited for five trumpets of like pitch.
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    TRP-225 Hilltop Fanfare (8) [4] Dietz, M.

    Composer: Dietz, Mitchell
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 7 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    An exciting, formal fanfare. A great concert opener.
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    TRP-226 Canzona septimi toni a 8 No. 2 (8) [5] Gabrieli, G. (Olcott)

    Composer: Gabrieli, Giovanni
    Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
    Number of Trumpets: 8
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 2 minutes and 37 seconds
    Difficulty: 5
    Excellent transcription for like-pitched trumpets. Carefully edited for style, articulation and dynamics.
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    TRP-227 Scottish Images (10) [4] Hoffman, E.

    Composer: Hoffman, Edward
    Number of Trumpets: 10
    Accompaniment: Snare drum
    Key: Eb concert
    Duration: 5 minutes and 2 seconds
    Difficulty: 4
    One piccolo trumpet in Bb, six Bb trumpets, two flugelhorns, and bass trumpet (baritone is a suitable substitute). "Inspired by a visit to Plane Castle near Sterling, Scotland," writes the composer. Robust, colorful and descriptive.
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    TRP-229 Fantasy for Trumpet Ensemble (10) [7] Gulla, N.

    Composer: Gulla, Nathan
    Number of Trumpets: 10
    Key: F Major concert
    Duration: 3 minutes and 38 seconds
    Difficulty: 7
    Dive into a vibrant modern piece crafted for an ensemble of 10 Bb trumpets, secondary flugelhorn and an optional piccolo trumpet. Designed with accessibility in mind, this composition caters to players of all skill levels, mirroring the diverse experience of the "Too Much Trumpet" ensemble. Immerse yourself in stunning melodies alongside supportive harmonies, creating a rich and dynamic soundscape.
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