Christmas Is Near So Spread Some Cheer. I’ve Got Something You Need To Hear!

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1I just love Christmas time and you all know that in Branson, the Christmas season begins in October.

Recently a good friend shared his concern of a need in our trumpet world he thought I might be able to address. His concern was the lack of quality solo tracks which could be used when performing in retirement homes and other similar establishments during the Christmas season. He mentioned that the literature for a solo performer was very limited and was especially true for a trumpet player. Even though many people will try to convince you that a solo trumpet is heaven’s answer to musical happiness, I strongly disagree.

A solo trumpet only sounds acceptable when playing taps!

After searching my sources, I tended to agree with him and I set out to save the world of this horrid infestation.

I will be posting a series of trumpet solos which can be performed in such an environment as he described. Not only are these arrangements workable as a solo, they also include a second part which I arranged for my Grandson who recently began playing trumpet in his school. Students at this level are, at best, able to negotiate about one octave and trying to write for this level of player had its own problems. But…. As most of you know, I love a challenge.

Each solo is bundled with a solo part, a very simple second part and a very fine accompaniment which includes strings!
If any of you are in need of solo tracks for a Christmas festivity, these will fill your needs. If you have a son/daughter starting trumpet and you would like to play a duet at your family gathering, this is the ticket. If you are like me and have a grandchild starting to become the greatest trumpet player of all time (as I am). This is a must have collection.

Anyone interested in this collection, check out my blog-

trumpetensemblemusic.com

At the present time I have these songs scheduled to be available at my site…

Grownup Christmas List- Trumpet Duet /w tracks 11/6/14

Christmas Time Is Here- Trumpet Duet /w Solo Tracks 11/8/14

Ding Dong Merrily On High- Trumpet Duet w/Solo Track 11/10/14

Additional arrangements will follow.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night….

Bruce was a member of the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa, School of Music in Cedar Falls from 1969 until his retirement in 1999. He has performed with many well-known entertainers such as Bob Hope, Jim Nabors, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Anita Bryant, Carman Cavalara, Victor Borgie, the Four Freshman, Blackstone the Magician, Bobby Vinton and John Davidson.

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2 thoughts on “Christmas Is Near So Spread Some Cheer. I’ve Got Something You Need To Hear!”

  1. Jen Houck

    These are great Bruce!

    • Bruce Chidester

      I’ll be using them also with one of my Grande kids.

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