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."