I have been asked to post a practice program which would address the most important issues when practicing. This first post deals with tone, endurance and range development. My next will address flexibility and scale development. Make sure your rest where it is indicated and use a metronome throughout this program. Make sure you also follow the indicated dynamics. Download exercises here Practice Plan #1
Now that you have downloaded your new arrangement for your ensemble, which comes in separate pages (25 to be exact), how do you plan on connecting each part and score? PDF files are great for downloading but when trying to keep page 1 of trumpet 2 with the other trumpet 2 pages can be a problem. Some librarians use plastic binding tape which can get stuck to itself and make a big mess. Some use masking tape stretched from the top to the bottom on one side of the page and still others may try to tape both sides which…
How long will this continue? Our first offering was obviously from France- 36 Etudes Trascendantes Our second offering was from Russia- 13 Russian Etudes Our third day was from various countries- Transposition Etudes This is our last day of free music, at least for a while and comes again from Russia. This free offering includes both the written trumpet parts in Bb as well as trumpet in C. Along with this free music is a recording of the piano accompaniment. Don’t say I never gave you anything! Concert Etude by Alexander GoedickeConcert Etude by Alexander Goedicke
Third Day of Free Etudes! How long will this continue? Our first offering was obviously from France- 36 Etudes Trascendantes by Theo Charlier . Our second offering was from Russia- 13 Russian Etudes by Vladislav Blazhevich. Today’s offering is from various countries- Transposition Etudes
This is your lucky week! Now take a look at another outstanding etude collection for trumpet and this time we feature Vladislav Blazhevich’s 13 Russian Etudes. In a tight economy and high unemployment, I will continue to try to find other materials which are available to all on the Internet. Download here- Vladislav Blazhevich 13 Russian Etudes
36 Etudes Trascendantes is one of the most often required collection of etudes for trumpet and to find this tremendous collection offered free is an outstanding occasion. I found this downloadable book on line today and am very pleased to share it with my readers. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran, you should have a copy of this fine collection in your library. Download here- 36_Etudes_Trascendantes_-_Theo_Charlier
All arrangements posted this month (7-1-15 through 7-31-15) are priced at $5.00 each. This is a great time to add to your trumpet ensemble and solo library for all arrangements posted this month (July only) are priced at only $5.00 each. All prices are clearly marked. If you select an arrangement which is listed for more than $5.00, it is not part of the July Special. This is a once a year sale, so check us out before the end of the month. http://www.trumpetensemblemusic.com/ Bruce Chidester Branson Trumpet Ensemble
I thought some of you may want to see and hear what the Branson Trumpet Ensemble is doing lately. In preparation for a concert this Sunday, we decided to video tape one of our numbers and share it. When I arranged this number, I wanted to combine “Flight of the Bumble Bee” with “Saber Dance” and this is what I came up with. We hope you like it.
How many times have we all enjoyed George Frideric Handel’s Oratory, The Messiah and wondered if he had written it incorrectly? I would venture a guess that I may be the only one on the planet. The reason I have even pondered this possibility stems from my preparation for a solo this week at a church. Sunday is Easter Sunday and I decided to perform the aria “Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion”. After searching the internet for a suitable copy, I finally found what I was after and began practicing my part. After three attempts to get the feel…