Star Wars Main Theme

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.

ITG Journal, March 2025, page 89:

"...rich and full orchestration", "Transcription highlights include the soaring melody presented in the high B-flat trumpets, contrasted by flashy syncopated lines in the piccolo trumpets and the lower foundation laid out in the flugelhorn parts.", "This transcription provides many opportunities to utilize triple and double tonguing, extreme dynamic shifts, and a variety of articulation styles.",

- Christopher Braun, Sinclair College, Dayton, OH, USA