The Grade One Brass Player (Trumpet)

Warm-ups technical exercises and studies are an essential part of all brass players’ training building stamina as well as establishing technique. Graded Exercises and Studies for Trumpet and Other Valved Brass Instruments is a tried and tested collection that presents core material for every stage of technical development:Forming a correct and secure embouchureTonguing technique and developing staccato and legato workFingering practice and agilityTone development and mouthpiece work.This book is suitable for players within a year of starting presenting the basics in bite-sized exercises andconsolidating through a series of studies. It works up progressively and imaginatively to more advanced techniques and provides a series of ideal warm-ups for players whatever their level.

28 Easy Christmas Duets-Joy To The World is a sublime collection that features 28 easy Christmas Duets for instrumentalists arranged by Robert van Beringen. This volume is for Trumpet or Trombone or Euphonium Treble Clef and there are lots of Christmas favourites to play and enjoy.Suitable for grade 3 players and with wonderful festive line art throughout.

A systematic programme of graded read-and-play exercises for the developing Brass player. This book is suitable for Trumpet Horn and all instruments of the British Brass Band except the Bass Trombone.

Abracadabra Brass-A fantastic collection of 14 classical showstoppers arranged for beginner to intermediate players. Bringing together well-known classics in varied styles from the Baroque period to the twentieth century this versatile repertoire book includes aninspirational CD and duet parts: everything needed to givea great performance.Anyone can take centre stage and stand in the spotlight with Abracadabra Performance Pieces.This brand new book is the latest addition to the best-selling Abracadabra series offering approachable longer arrangements with fantastic backing tracks ??? ideal for concert performances or simply for more musical fun. The 14 pieces showcase anarray of classical favourites from Purcell and Handel to Bizet and Bartok and are suitable for beginner to intermediate players (Grade 1???3).The CD contains specially recorded performances and supportive backing tracks that are guaranteed to bring extra sparkle to any performance. Four pieces also include a duet part for teachers or fellow players.

Parts 1 and 2: Trumpet/Cornet Part 3: E flat Horn F Horn and Trombone (treble and bass clef parts included) Part 4: Euphonium Tuba Trombone. Score and parts included. Suitable for players grade 3-5 standard. Jazzy style.

Arrangeur: Richard Duckett. The 'Team' series is suitable for use with both individuals or as a group tutor encouraging students to try ensemble playing from the very early stages. All of the books in the series are fully integrated allowing students using 'Team Recorder' to play in ensembles with students using 'Team Woodwind', 'Team brass', 'Team Percussion' and 'Team Strings'. Team Recorder is a flexible and adaptable course ideal for beginner recorder players. The tutor can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each student. Each piece is carefully graded to ensure a logical progression at a sensible pace and students are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles throughout the book.Imaginative piano accompaniments have been provided as well as some untuned percussion accompaniments to add variety in performance. Introduces simple-part playing through the use of rounds, ensemble parts for treble recorder and there are a number of duets that can be expanded into classroom, orchestra or wind band performances with the use of supplementary parts. This volume includes audio downloads of backing tracks designed to add a third dimension to practice sessions or performance when an accompanist is not available. The 'Team' series is suitable for use with both individuals or as a group tutor encouraging students to try ensemble playing from the very early stages. All of the books in the series are fully integrated allowing students using 'Team Recorder' to play in ensembles with students using 'Team Woodwind', 'Team brass', 'Team Percussion' and 'Team Strings'. Team Recorder is a flexible and adaptable course ideal for beginner recorder players. The tutor can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each student. Each piece is carefully graded to ensure a logical progression at a sensible pace and students are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles throughout the book.Imaginative piano accompaniments have been provided as well as some untuned percussion accompaniments to add variety in performance. Introduces simple-part playing through the use of rounds, ensemble parts for treble recorder and there are a number of duets that can be expanded into classroom, orchestra or wind band performances with the use of supplementary parts. This volume includes audio downloads of backing tracks designed to add a third dimension to practice sessions or performance when an accompanist is not available. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Flûte à Bec

Mark's grade 5 composition Brass Machine has continued to be popular so we asked him to adapt it for younger players. The result is a fabulous rock feature for your trumpet section. Thanks Mark!

also appropriate for French Horn or Baritone T.C. duetThis stunning collection of grade 3-4 duets for like brass instruments (treble clef) was written by John Summers Cox and edited by Frank Simon bothperformers in the legendary John Philip Sousa band. Written in a full range of styles this book will supply your top players with great music for concert or contest. Includes: Duo de Concert • Rondo Elégante •Episode • Minuetto • Marche Célèbre • Morceau Lyrique • Rondoletto • Introduction and Allegro • Duo Pastorale • Salon • Rondo-Finale

Eight Varied Pieces For Orchestra-Three new collections of varied pieces for orchestra for players from beginner to grade 3 standard.This collection of three books each containing eight varied pieces has been compiled to capture the imagination of young players and to introduce them to a wide range of musical styles.Special effects appropriate to each instrument provide additional learning points and great entertainment both in rehearsal and performance. There are glissandos for strings and trombone flutter tonguing for flute and trumpets (for those able to) and a range of vocal sounds for all!The scoring allows these pieces to be played by variouscombinations of instruments. Ideally your orchestra should have some instruments from each section but if not (for example no brass) then the supplementary piano part (available separately) can be used to fill the gaps. It can also be used to provide extra support in rehearsals.As well as the normal percussion parts some of the pieces make use of a drum kit. For orchestras without a drum kit player a drum kit and bass backing track is available to download free of charge either as MP3 or WAV files.OrchestrationDescant recorder Treble recorder Flute 1 Flute 2 or Oboe Clarinet 1 Clarinet 2 Alto Sax Bassoon Horn in F Horn in Eb Trumpet 1 Trumpet 2 Trombone (Bass clef) Trombone (Treble clef) Timpani Drum Kit Percussion 1 Percuission 2 Percussion 3.Strings (Violin 1 Violin 2 Violin 3 Viola Cello Bass)Orchanics 2 contains:-Marching through Mud (Richard Ling); When I was a lad (from HMS Pinafore); Ghost Ride (Richard Ling); Largo (Dvorak); Battle Zone (Richard Ling); Persian March (J Strauss II); Lazy Horse (Richard Ling); Good King Wenceslas.

Part 1 in Eb (Alto Saxophone Eb Trumpet/Cornet Eb Clarinet)-Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable including quartets of mixed instruments praise bands full band or orchestra and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or average high school) player each arrangement includes optional descant (fifth part) keyboard (with chords included for guitar) percussion (mostly drum set) and electric bass parts. These parts enhance the overall sound of the arrangements but are not required for performance providing theconductor with unlimited ways to use the arrangements.

Part 2 in Bb (Clarinet Trumpet)-Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable including quartets of mixed instruments praise bands full band or orchestra and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or average high school) player each arrangement includes optional descant (fifth part) keyboard (with chords included for guitar) percussion (mostly drum set) and electric bass parts. These parts enhance the overall sound of the arrangements but are not required for performance providing theconductor with unlimited ways to use the arrangements.

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Here is a nicely scored arrangement of Norah Jones' award-winning hit designed for beginning players. The opening verse can be played either by a sax solo or as a section feature. Later the brass get a taste of the melody and there is a short written (opt. ad lib.) solo for trumpet. Very smooth!

This lighthearted piece is ideal for the Grade 1 band. Repeated notes in a sequential melody simple counterpoint between the Woodwinds and Trumpets interesting use of common Auxiliary Percussion instruments a limited palette of rhythms and easy Low Brass/ Low Woodwind parts all combine so that you can program HAPPY SUMMER SONG with confidence. Whether you have a full complement of players or your instrumentation is a little 'sketchy'; whether you have plenty of rehearsal time or that precious commodity is a bit rare you can count on having this one ready in time for the show.