Hot Spicy Trumpet Solos with a Spanish Flair. This book of exciting original trumpet solos has a Spanish flair that will entice young students to want to perform. The melodies will make practicing more fun while at the same time introducing various time signatures, musical styles and fingering techniques. All solos were named for and influenced by trumpet great Rafael Mendez, who was the composer's inspiration. Included with the solos are piano and guitar accompaniments making them perfect for state solo contests as well as general performances. They are designed for intermediate level players.

Kylie is a quiet girl who signs up for trumpet in band. Her friends and band teacher tell her she is talented. But Kylie doesn't believe in herself. One night while watching TV her eyes catch an amazing woman trumpet player. Suddenly the woman steps out of her TV screen and into her room. The woman tells Kylie not to be afraid of what others think and to believe in herself. She warns Kylie that if she keeps playing softly and not believing in herself her trumpet will shrink and vanish. Kylie discovers that if she starts playing louder and believes in herself she can keep her trumpet from shrinking. (Recommended for ages 4-8).