Song of the Blacksmith

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.

ITG Journal, January 2025, page 82:

"The piece provides opportunities for advanced performance techniques like double tonguing, staccato, marcato, and legato playing, and extreme dynamic variations.", "...is a spirited, moderately difficult piece, which can be performed by a strong undergraduate trumpet ensemble...", "..can be performed as a stand-alone piece for a special event or in a recital or band concert."

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