Eighth Note Publications

This concerto, written by this little known composer, is an interesting Baroque work for 2 trumpets and keyboard. Originally for 2 trumpets and strings, the string parts have been reduced to a keyboar...

This is a collection of eight natural trumpet duets plus an 'Echo' Sonata for 1 or 2 trumpets. Contained within the notes for this set are detailed historical information and accurate performance prac...

The title of this piece, Three and Three-Quarters , is not meant as some hidden cryptic message, but simply that of three performers getting together for some musical fun in three-quarter time. It is...

Triplet Trove is a concept piece designed to teach the use of the triplet figure within a musical composition. The number three therefore figures prominently in its structure as it is written for thre...

These fanfares were written/designed to be used for a variety of occasions ranging from social purposes, such as ceremonial events involving important people, to possible theatrical/dramatic applicati...

These fanfares were written/designed to be used for a variety of occasions ranging from social purposes, such as ceremonial events involving important people, to possible theatrical/dramatic applicati...

This famous piccolo trumpet solo has been recorded by many trumpet soloists. The original work is scored for solo trumpet, 2 oboes and strings. In this arrangement the instrumentation has been altered...

This famous piccolo trumpet solo has been recorded by many trumpet soloists. The original work is scored for solo trumpet, 2 violins and continuo. In this arrangement the instrumentation has been alte...

This arrangement for 3 trumpets and organ is another very successful addition to the repertoire. This work is not too difficult and can be performed with or without the continuo. Clear and simple Rena...

As the third movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is dance-like in character with a slight sense of urgency. It is an excellent tool f...

As the first movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. Designed to remind the listener of the Renaissance style madrigal, in a modern setting,...

Novelette, as the title would suggest, is a small story with several distinctive chapters. As a result, this composition is a set of five variations on an original theme and each with their own charac...

As the second movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is designed to be very introspective and thought provoking; a piece that suggests a...

Scherzo Diabolique is a diabolical display of notes and rhythms designed to showcase the technical skills of the trio who performs it. It is a relentless foray into a facile-fingered fold. While initi...

These eight short fanfares, for 3 trumpets, were written as a result of my fascination with historical instruments. They were a type of exercise in composing for the limited medium of natural trumpets...

Musical Tag is a light-hearted work designed to provide some amusement amongst the performers by way of a 'chase' between two voices with the third voice tagging along. Each voice is given melodic mat...

Solemnis Elegiac is an introspective, melancholy work that evokes the feelings of personal loss.

Originally for piano, this Adagio has been elegantly transcribed for a trumpet ensemble consisting of 3 trumpets and 1 continuo (bass clef) instrument. It is scored in the original key of D and featur...

This collection is directed at the developing player and a wide variety of pieces has been arranged with this in mind. Pieces include the main themes from: Aura Lee, Surprise Symphony, 1812 Overture,...

Victoria, and others in his time period were writing a substantial amount of sacred choral writing. Tenebrae Factae Sunt is a beautiful example of this type of music, arranged here for 4 trumpets. Non...

A showpiece for the piccolo trumpet. The soaring coloratura solo has been transposed down a step to facilitate the brass quintet. While the piccolo is playing Fs above high C, the remainder of the ens...

Musical Contrasts was written as a sort of 'throw back' to the Altenburg Concerto a7 for Trumpets and Timpani, albeit playing more to the capabilities of the modern trumpet. There are 3 contrasting mo...

The musical material for 'Sound Reflections' was inspired after a trip to the Grand Canyon. The open voicings of quartal harmonies reflect the canyon's vast expanse. This work is fun to perform for fi...