Joseph Güttler (1841-1912) was a Silesian composer. He was born in Hain (modern-day Poland) and wrote about 600 compositions for the church, which were as popular as those written by his countryman Ignaz Reimann. He died in Langbruck (Austria).

Ave Maria is Latin for Hail Mary, a traditional Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox prayer calling for the intercession of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Although originally written for Voice (Bass) and Pipe Organ, I Arranged this piece for Bb Trumpet and Piano.