The Branson Trumpet Ensemble Library for Trumpet Quartets (7/9/14)

In our continuing project to list the Branson Trumpet Ensemble library, we will now post all of our trumpet quartet arrangements at this time (7-9-14) Trumpet Quartet arrangements from trumpetensemblemusic.com Jazz/Popular Bethena Happy St. Thomas House of the Rising Sun Good Vibrations Norwegian Wood The Magic Trumpet Here’s That Rainy Day Sidewinder Dueling Banjie Green Dolphin Street The Villages Rag Golliwog’s Cake Walk Reeds Spring Rag Hero My Cup Runneth Over The Entertainer A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square On Eagles Wings Pink Panther Maple Leaf Rag Spain American Patrol Scrapple From The Apple Take Five Motown Medley Addams Family…

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Introduction to My World of Trumpet Ensembles

A Short History Lesson on My Interest in Trumpet Ensembles While still teaching at the University of Northern Iowa, I became aware of the need for trumpet ensembles. This need stemmed from the fact that we at UNI had more trumpet students involved with our program than we had ensembles for them to perform in. The strongest talents were garnering all of the top chairs and the average players were left to play second and third cornet parts throughout their time on campus. It seemed to me that every player should have a shot at a solo once in a…

To P.E.T.E or not to P.E.T.E.

Many have reported advantages when using the P.E.T.E. mechanism. For me it didn’t seem to increase the benefits as advertised. Because of this, I decided to search and experiment with something different and hopefully more beneficial. Known fact #1- Most great trumpet players suggest that the best embouchure requires firmness in the corners of the embouchure. Known fact #2- the P.E.T.E. exercises increase strength towards the center of the embouchure. So what’s wrong with this picture? To illustrate my point, read what my former trumpet teacher, Don Jacoby said about this topic in his book “The Trumpet Method of Don…

How to Mark Your Trumpet Music

This is a subject which seldom comes up for we all use our own method when marking our music. Your own system may work for you but in some cases, a more accepted notation could be more effective. I have prepared some examples of the most accepted notations for marking music and will explain each to help you understand their use. RULE #1- ALWAYS MARK IN PENCIL! Download example sheet here Common Markings in Trumpet Parts Example A One of the most frustrating occurrences in symphony playing for a trumpet player is counting measure rests. This is especially true during…

“One Person Can Make A Difference”- Please Welcome Ms. Larkin Sanders

The material below was given to me by one of the most talented and dedicated musicians I have had the pleasure to work with. Ladies and gentlemen, please give a rousing applause for ……..Larkin. “I was inspired to start a music festival after attending Chamber Music Midwest in New Richmond, WI, a music festival that was created by one of my best friends (Clare Harmon). At CMM, I was the resident clarinetist and composer. I joked that I’d call it the “Taneycomo Festival Orchestra (after Lake Taneycomo), and the name stuck. Three months later, we incorporated the orchestra as a…

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The Late, Great Bud Brisbois (1937-1978)

Often trumpet players are asked to name the greatest trumpet player of all time and even though this would be impossible to establish, it does make one reflect back to past champions for our cause. Today I decided to muse over a great musician who I had the opportunity to visit with many years ago while teaching at the University of Northern Iowa. When listing the great trumpet players, the name Austin Dean “Bud” Brisbois (April 11, 1937 – June 1978) certainly rates high on the list. His accomplishments on vinyl as well as on stage can only be described…