SKU: A0.895379

Greensleeves arranged for Bb Trumpet or Cornet with Piano accompaniment. Traditional English folk tune also often sung at Christmas with the words What child is this?.

SKU: A0.587644

Amazing Grace is perhaps the best-known and best-loved hymn in the world. The writer, John Newton, led a dissolute life as a sailor in the slave trade for many years before marriage, along with a close encounter with death at sea, dramatically changed his perspective. He lived out his later years as a devout and charismatic clergyman in the English countryside, renowned for his direct and personal style. The words he wrote in Amazing Grace are an intimate retelling of his spiritual journey.

The hymn was written in 1773, and was sung to many different melodies initially, but since the mid nineteenth century it has become most closely associated with the famous folk tune melody presented here, New Britain.

This version is arranged as a solo for Trumpet with Piano accompaniment. The melody is played four times, each verse in a different style. The thirty second sample recording is from the Alto Saxophone version; if you would like to hear and see the whole arrangement then click the youtube link https://youtu.be/T4h91k9M8mc

Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances, on both sacred and secular occasions. The overall performance time is around three and a half minutes.

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SKU: A0.844586

This fun piece is loosely based on a popular Russian folk polka. In 1853 Charles Czerny took this polka tune and created a piano etude as part of his set Amusement des Juenes Amateurs. I have taken some of his themes and adapted and arranged them for instrumental solo. I have assembled them into a Rondo form: Intro-A-B-A-C-A-D-A-Coda.  
It is an etude (study) to sharpen your playing of scales, arpeggios, melodic interval leaps, and various articulations. But it doesn't at all sound like an exercise because of the playful nature of the polka. This dramatic piece shows your technical accomplishments while delivering a crowd pleasing tune with great flourish.
I have marked it as Intermediate in difficulty as a general average. The notes and rhythms are Easy, the quick Tempo makes it Early Intermediate, and the range which is a half step beyond a full 2 octaves makes it Advanced Intermediate for some instruments.
3 pages, 1:45 minutes
Temporary recording of piano playing instrument part.

SKU: A0.894414

A Collection of 8 popular American Patriotic Tunes for Solo Trumpet and mp3 accompaniment track!

These arrangements are designed and stylized in a similar harmonic, rhythmic, and structural framework. While each has its own identity and variation to create interest for the listener, the music is formatted to fill an entire concert if so desired. Each piece has its own description and performance notes to assist the player.

Performance and Rehearsal mp3s are available separately. A virtual Trumpet Ensemble accompanies the soloist in this Zack Richards Music Minus One Series.

All of these works are available individually or all together in my United We Stand Collection at a considerable discount.

Each of these works for Solo Trumpet with mp3 accompaniment track also have a corresponding arrangement for Trumpet Ensemble.
S0.1059707 United We Stand Collection for Trumpet Ensemble

Solo B-flat Trumpet

Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate

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S0.1059621 We the People Rehearsal Track

S0.1059619 We the People Performance Track

S0.1059627 The Star-Spangled Banner Rehearsal Track

S0.1059661 The Star-Spangled Banner Performance Track

S0.1059631 America the Beautiful Rehearsal Track

S0.1059667 America the Beautiful Performance Track

S0.1059633 You're a Grand Old Flag Rehearsal Track

S0.1059675 You're a Grand Old Flag Performance Track

S0.1059637 America Rehearsal Track

S0.1059679 America Performance Track

S0.1059649 Battle Hymn of the Republic Rehearsal Track

S0.1059681 Battle Hymn of the Republic Performance Track

S0.1059653 Echo Taps Rehearsal Track

S0.1059683 Echo Taps Performance Track

S0.1059655 A More Perfect Union Rehearsal Track

S0.1059701 A More Perfect Union Performance Track

 

SKU: A0.894422

A More Perfect Union is a medley of my own arrangements of some of the most popular American Patriotic Tunes. Each arrangement is thematically linked, not only by its Patriotic nature, but its harmonic, structural, and stylistic content. It begins with up to 3 soloists playing Echo Taps, then moves in the iconic Battle Hymn of the Republic. It soon transitions to a jazzy America the Beautiful, followed by a toe-tapping You're a Grand Old Flag. A stirring setting of America proceeds into The Star-Spangled Banner and a final strong ending featuring the refrain of The Battle Hymn. This medley is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any Patriotic Concert!

Performance and Rehearsal mp3 Tracks available!
S0.1059655 A More Perfect Union Rehearsal Track
S0.1059701 A More Perfect Union Performance Track

All of these works are available individually or all together in my United We Stand Collection.
S0.1059689 United We Stand Collection Zack Richards Music Minus One Series

Each of these works for Solo Trumpet with mp3 accompaniment track also have a corresponding arrangement for Trumpet Ensemble.
S0.1060263 A More Perfect Union for Trumpet Ensemble
S0.1059707 United We Stand Collection for Trumpet Ensemble

Solo B-flat Trumpets

Intermediate- Advanced Intermediate

Approx. 5:30

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SKU: A0.894421

The tune of the Battle Hymn of the Republic took several forms and had many sets of lyrics before Julia Ward Howe wrote the ones with which we are familiar in 1861. The music was already popular among the troops of the Civil War and this new text turned it into one of the most familiar and popular hymns across the nation. This arrangement seeks to honor the march and fanfare feel of the original while using more modern harmonic and rhythmic ideas. Each verse has its own style adding variety, excitement, and anticipation for the glorious ending!

Performance and Rehearsal mp3 Tracks available!
S0.1059649 Battle Hymn of the Republic Rehearsal Track
S0.1059681 Battle Hymn of the Republic Performance Track

All of these works are available individually or all together in my United We Stand Collection.
S0.1059689 United We Stand Collection Zack Richards Music Minus One Series

Each of these works for Solo Trumpet with mp3 accompaniment track also have a corresponding arrangement for Trumpet Ensemble.
S0.1060259 Battle Hymn of the Republic for Trumpet Ensemble
S0.1059707 United We Stand Collection for Trumpet Ensemble

Solo B-flat Trumpet

Intermediate- Advanced Intermediate

Approx. 4:00

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