This brilliant fanfare from 1921 by Albert Roussel, influential French composer of the early 20th century, is an impressive showpiece for four B-flat or C trumpets with timpani. Beyond performances for recitals or ceremonies, this accessible work for students can be an exciting opening for a band or orchestra concert featuring the trumpet section. The timpani part comes in two keys for use with either B-flat or C trumpets. The sound file is an actual trumpet ensemble performance of the entire work and not a computer playback of the score.

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These trumpet fanfares are the prelude to Gabriel Faure's 1888 incidental music for Alexandre Dumas' dramatic play Caligula and evoke with open fifths musical images of approaching marching Roman Empire soldiers. The fanfares work equally well for B-flat or C trumpets; two versions are included, one for three trumpets as originally scored, and another for two trumpet trios scored antiphonally to enhance a dramatic musical impact. Beyond brass ensemble programs or special ceremonies, these evocative fanfares can add an exciting and memorable opening to band or orchestra concerts featuring the trumpet section. The entire edition has an audio file.

See 50+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Check out the Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  

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A spirited and festive canon by the Renaissance master in which the two-voice canon is exchanged between both pairs of trumpeters providing all four performers the opportunity to play the canon melody. The canon is accompanied throughout by tonic dominant figures. The audio file is an actual trumpet ensemble performance and not a computer playback of the score.

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They may be 500 years old, but these three Renaissance instrumental dances from Tillman Susato's 1551 collection The Third Little Music Book, prefaced with to be played on all types of musical instruments, remain appealing music for audiences and performers. These lively popular dances of the day feature homophonic setting, root position chords, primary beat stresses, and individual parts that encompass an octave or less which makes them very accessible for young or inexperienced musicians. Scoring them for antiphonal B-flat trumpet quartets creates a memorable aural and visual performance experience. The recording is of the entire edition.

See 50+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Check out the Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  

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The grandeur and brilliance of the Baroque trumpet corps with timpani is magnificently displayed in this fanfare written for cavalry ceremony celebrations by the prolific Czech composer Jan Zelenka. Beyond recital or ceremonial use, consider opening your next band or orchestra concert featuring the trumpet section performing this accessible and exciting fanfare. Doubling parts adds an extra brilliance and impact. Included are first trumpet alternate parts in C and E-flat. The audio file is an actual trumpet ensemble performing the entire work and not a computer playback of the score.

See 50+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Check out the Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  

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This is a spectacular and challenging abridged arrangement for ambitious trumpet ensembles of the finale movement to Rachmaninov's youthful First Symphony of 1896. From his dramatic opening twenty-four measure fanfare to the concluding measures this arrangement is guaranteed to impress audiences and challenge the performers. Trumpets 1 and 2 double on piccolo trumpet in B-flat or A piccolo parts. Trumpet parts 3-6 and 8-10 each have optional C parts. Beyond brass ensemble programs and special events consider featuring your trumpet section with this impressive work on your next band concert. The audio file is an actual trumpet ensemble performance and not a computer playback of the score.

Check out more than 50+ homogeneous horn, trumpet and trombone ensemble works for inexperienced to advanced musicians with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus as well as 70 more Charles Decker Music Press publications for mixed brass ensembles with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include B-flat and alternate C trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. See also the Music of Black Composers Series for mixed brass ensembles with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with arrangements of music ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition. 

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Seeking an accessible and impressive work for four trumpets? Then Dvorak's Fanfare for an Exhibition from 1891 will add a pompous and powerful work to brass ensemble programs or ceremonies and can be a dramatic opening number featuring your band or orchestra trumpet section. Quickly mastered and easily memorized, the doubling of parts can add to the performance impact. The work can be played with B-flat or C trumpets with timpani parts in B-flat and C, and while optional, timpani adds to the musical excitement. The recording is an actual trumpet ensemble performance of the complete work and not a computer playback of the score.

See 40+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Check out our Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  

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Seeking an accessible and elegant work for three or four trumpets? Then these two short movements by C. P. E. Bach will enhance brass ensemble programs or ceremonies as well as provide an exciting prelude for band or orchestra concerts featuring your trumpet section. Quickly mastered and easily memorized, doubling parts can add to the brilliance and doubling the third trumpet part in particular helps to balance the two solo trumpets. Timpani is optional but a frequent partner in early trumpet ensemble works. The recording is an actual trumpet ensemble performance of the complete work and not a computer playback of the score.

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Recommended by the International Trumpet Guild Journal, this elegant and regal processional composed for the splendor of French baroque opera by Andre Campra, Music Director at Notre Dame, is arranged for nine B-flat trumpets with a complete set of alternate C trumpet parts provided. Trumpeters can be positioned in two or four antiphonal groups to enrich the performance experience. Easily memorized, consider opening your next band concert featuring your trumpet section with this regal-sounding work. The audio file is an actual trumpet ensemble performance and not a computer playback of the score.

See 40+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications at Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Check out our Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  

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Seeking a memorable fanfare for your trumpet ensemble or band trumpet section for your next concert or ceremony? Then open the program with this classic fanfare composed for valveless trumpets of the Weber's day that is very accessible for all levels of trumpeters and easily memorized. For a dramatic performance position the five pairs of trumpeters throughout the hall to create a surround-sound experience for the audience. The audio file is an actual trumpet ensemble performance of the entire work and not a computer playback of the score.

See 50+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Check out the Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  

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This royal fanfare for the 1498 coronation of French King Louis XII is a three-part canon over a slow cantus firmus theme based on the letters in Vive le Roi (Long Live the King). Though five centuries old, it remains an exciting and brilliant fanfare useful for concerts or ceremonies. In addition to brass programs and special events consider featuring your band or orchestra trumpet section by opening your concert with this accessible and brilliant fanfare. It can be performed by four or five trumpeters using either B-flat or C instruments and program notes are included.  The audio file is an actual trumpet ensemble performance of the entire work and not a computer playback of the score.

See 50+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Check out our Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  

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Looking for a challenge other than another fanfare for your ambitious trumpet ensemble? Adding this fugue from Bach's monumental Well-Tempered Clavier to the group's repertoire will help develop precise rhythmic skills and attention to balance. The audio file is an actual trumpet ensemble performance and not a computer playback of the score.

See 40+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications at Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Check out our Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  

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Bold, brilliant, and dramatic describe this arrangement for six B-trumpets of this fanfare prelude to Victor Herbert's orchestral showpiece American Fantasia. Beyond recital and special events usage, feature your band's trumpet section with this memorable and impressive work on your next concert.

See 40+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Check out our Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  

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Seeking an impressive and pompous royal court fanfare from the Baroque to showcase your trumpet ensemble?  Then the Fanfare pour le Carrousel Royal by Lully from 1686 for the court of French Royal Highness Louis XIV, originally for trumpets, oboes and timpani, now arranged for antiphonal B-flat trumpet quartets with timpani will transport the audience back to the grandeur of Baroque court ceremonial music. Beyond brass ensemble programs and special ceremonies, feature your band trumpet section with this impressive work. The recording is of the entire edition.

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Featured at numerous trumpet conferences and events, this humorous compilation of 16 musical snippets familiar to trumpeters and audiences wildly ranging from the Marines Hymn to Brandenburg Concerto #2 with quick and overlapping exchanges of melodic fragments that adds some musical humor and sparkle to any performance.  The sound file is an actual trumpet ensemble performing the entire work and not a computer playback of the score.

See 50+ homogeneous brass group editions for horn, trumpet and trombone ensembles and more than 70 mixed brass ensemble publications at Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Check out our Music of Black Composers Series with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus with 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others. All ensemble publications include recordings of the entire edition.  

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