Trumpet and Piano

Firedance is a dynamic and spirited piece for trumpet and piano set in ABA form. The A sections are in mixed metres with shifting 7/8 measures. The middle section is quite different in feel. Throughou...

Beside the Waters is a transcription, by the composer, of an original solo vocal work. The text for this piece describes water flowing in a stream, clouds floating past, time standing still, and human...

This work is based on the French poem Il Pleure Dans Mon Coeur (It Rains in My Heart). As expected from the title, this work has a dark feeling to it. Slow and brooding, the piano sets the feel with t...

John Hartmann began arranging music for the village band at the age of ten. He played the violin, but his real love was the cornet. He was asked, by the Crystal Palace Company, to form a band in 1854....

This polka, by British born composer Alfred Warren, follows the standard form that was all the rage at the turn of the Century. A smooth lyrical Introduction leads into a short cadenza moving into the...

A Souvenir, or Remembrance, is a short piece intended to evoke a particular mood. Souvenir du Passe is a short, 'Lisztian' salon or 'parlor' piece and was written for Warren's friend, Matthew Arbuckle...

Away is a very sentimental piece, and very romantic. It was originally scored for trumpet and harp, but due to chromatic difficulties, it was changed to piano. The wandering harmonies and sweeping mot...

Intrada for solo trumpet is a piece that is suitable as a Prelude for a church service or an opening number for a solo recital. The accompaniment can be played on a piano or an organ. There is some gr...

The first movement, Lake, depicts a flat calm inland body of water where things are at peace. The second movement, Waterfalls, illustrates a river picking up speed through playful but lyrical melodies...

La Virgin de la Macarena is a traditional bullfighting song made famous by the great trumpet virtuoso Raphael Mendez. This version features a solo trumpet accompanied by 3 trumpets and 2 flugel horns...

Rag, Theme and Variations is a short fun tune for cornet and piano that is ideal at the end of a concert or as an encore. Presented here is a rag in its traditional, literal form that concludes and le...

As the title suggests, this piece contains three dance-like movements that are very different in style. The fanfare figures are elegantly balanced against a smooth flowing line to create an interestin...

This very popular folk song is found in both England and North America. Although the tune is basically in a major key, the arranger has always felt this song to be quite sad so this version is in a mi...

The Meadow Lark-Polka Brillante is a fun solo for the e-flat cornet. Wide intervals, triple tonguing and technical flourishes make this piece exciting and interesting in a recital or concert. Carefull...

As I sit myself down to write this brief foreword, I ask myself can there be music more stirring than these old Cornish folk melodies? Though not Cornish myself (I confess to being born a little furth...

As I sit myself down to write this brief foreword, I ask myself can there be music more stirring than these old Cornish folk melodies? Though not Cornish myself (I confess to being born a little furth...

An attractive collection of eight short original pieces that are suitable for players who are approximately Grade 3 - 5 standard. The pieces, which encompass a range of familiar styles, are challengin...

An attractive collection of eight short original pieces that are suitable for players who are approximately Grade 3 - 5 standard. The pieces, which encompass a range of familiar styles, are challengin...

A large collection of stylish jazz, pop and rock style numbers, written by the experienced player and educator from Manchester, Andrew Wilson. Optional free backing tracks are available to download. I...

A large collection of stylish jazz, pop and rock style numbers, written by the experienced player and educator from Manchester, Andrew Wilson. Optional free backing tracks are available to download. I...

CALIFORNIAN COAST: Sunshine holiday style. MIAMI SUNSET: sentimental tune watching the sun set. CHICAGO SIDEWALK: modern approach to harmonies, dark and relaxing mood. LAS VEGAS CASINO: highly energet...

CALIFORNIAN COAST: Sunshine holiday style. MIAMI SUNSET: sentimental tune watching the sun set. CHICAGO SIDEWALK: modern approach to harmonies, dark and relaxing mood. LAS VEGAS CASINO: highly energet...