For concert and ceremonial settings. The organ part has been produced in D and in Bb, and the trumpet parts come with suggested ornaments and optional descants.
The tune is stated by the trumpets, and when restated, the tune is greatly embellished. The organ pedal part usually doubles the bass line of the left hand, so this could be played on piano if desired.
This was the first in our new line of works for two trumpets and keyboard, which was developed by Portland (Maine) Symphony principal trumpet John Schnell, and organist David Maxwell.
These ten trumpet trios give the beginning student the opportunity to work on blending sounds in a trio, developing pitch, and working on 6/8 and 3/8 time signatures.
Mel Broiles, a former Principal Trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera, has compiled a new book of singing melodies from seven popular operas: Don Giovanni, Lohengrin, La Traviata, Faust, Aida, Carmen and Pagliacci.