About the Arrangements

ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRUMPET AND PIANO

These arrangements are the newest to LOVE MUSIC PUBLICATIONS.  They are designed to add significantly to the repertoire for Trumpet and Piano from the years 1750 to 1850 and include new concertos, overtures, suites, etc..  The concertos are taken from symphonies by the same composers.  Since symphonies by classical and early romantic composers are simply concertos for orchestra, they were the most reasonable source for new concertos by those composers.  Overtures additionally come from overtures by the same composers.  Suites, etc.  are generally symphonies or other orchestral works of more than 3 movements or of a different genre.  All concertos are 3 movements in length and are derived from movements 1, 2 and 4 of the originals with occasional exceptions.  All concertos, overtures, suites, etc. are arranged from the original scores of the composers.  Piano arrangements have been carefully crafted to be playable by pianists at the college-level or above.

 The arrangements contain octave options and occasional ossia to accommodate various performance levels.  Slow movements contain suggested cuts to allow for time and endurance considerations.  Metronome indications are flexible and are suggested tempos; individual players will find that a wider range of tempos may also be employed.  For reasons of sonata-allegro form there have been no cuts suggested in allegro movements.  All concerto, overture, suite, etc. arrangements are published with parts for both C and Bb Trumpet at no additional cost.  The level of the arrangements are from advanced senior high school through professional and it is hoped by the arranger that they will prove to be programmable on Concerts and Recitals not only by students but by professionals as well.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR UNACCOMPANIED TRUMPET AND TRUMPET DUET

These arrangements of the works of Beethoven and others are dedicated to all the trumpet players around the world who have spent countless hours in the back of an orchestra counting an endless number of rests.  Then when it is finally time to play, they have been greeted with unending tonics and dominants.  It is time for trumpet players to enjoy playing the melodies.  In these arrangements, the trumpet plays the melody  .  .  .  all the time!

Parts are available for both the C and Bb Trumpet.  They are both at the original pitch of the scores so that players who might want to play along with recording will be able to do so.  If you want to play a lower part, purchase the C part and play it on the Bb trumpet.  The ranges are as follows:  C Trumpet parts have a range from low F#/Gb to High C,  Bb Trumpet parts have a range from low G#/Ab to High D.  Both Bb and C parts have octave options when the part either leaps over an octave or stays consistently above G in the high register.

The arrangements favor keeping the pitch of the original instrument as much as possible.  However, since most of the melodies are in string and woodwind parts, this is often not possible.  Shifts in the octave of the main part have been made where it seemed most comfortable for the player.  Additionally, octave choices are included in many places in the parts.  There are many additional parts that the player may choose from.  These are interesting accompaniments, counter melodies, or melodic/technical lines that have been deemed interesting for the player.  These occur as a second part in the main staff or in "ossia" parts included either above or below the main staff.

All tempo markings, articulations, dynamics and other markings in the scores come from the original scores.  

Since the trumpet plays the melody...all the time, fatigue is a factor in playing these arrangements.  However, there are lower parts to choose from in places, and the player can choose to stop whenever he/she likes and stopping often is highly recommended.  If playing with a recording, take a break when you need to, you can easily follow the recording in the part and come back in when well rested.  Remember also that the tempo marking favor strings and woodwinds so practicing at slower tempos is going to often be necessary.

The arrangements have many features that are common to the etudes trumpeters play daily such as rapid passages, octave leaps, difficult rhythms and key signatures, espressive melodies and technically difficult passages, and unusual meters.  They will challenge even the most advanced player but also accommodate the lesser  players and will certainly improve the technical and melodic performance of all players.