Defining Trumpet Music

emolina82 · 09-27-2008, 10:43 PM

Hello All,

I was working on the Hindemith trumpet sonata the other day, specificaly the third movement. I have come to gretly appreciate the lyrical middle section of the third movement and was thinking that this has to rank as one of 'those' moments in trumpet literature. Yes, great music is great music when played well but there is some music that defines the trumpet either played by young or well seasoned players.

So I ask what section of music or a piece you would play when someone says 'play me something?'

Wlfgng · 09-27-2008, 11:39 PM

I play the theme from "Hockey Night in Canada" for them. I know it is not a classical piece or even all that difficult but living in Canada it is a classic for us. After the first couple notes everyone thinks that it is the coolest thing ever, sometimes the simplest tunes give the gratest joy.

rowuk · 10-12-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by emolina82

Hello All,
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So I ask what section of music or a piece you would play when someone says 'play me something?'

It depends who is asking. If it is a younger trumpet player, I generally ask them what they are playing and use that - no need to show off. If it is a more mature player, I figure out why they are asking. Many times you get asked to play something just so the person asking gets an opportunity to show off afterwards. If I think that they want to prove range, I will play something lyrical but not too high (2nd movment Hummel comes to mind).

If it is just an innocent request out of true interest, Stardust with a chorus or two generally gets a good response.

jazz9 · 10-12-2008, 05:48 PM

You all may have never heard of it, but Antares by Joseph Turrin is one of my favorites. It has a simple key signature but has a lot of added sharps and flats. There are some strange melodies, but it is fun to play, and people seem to like hearing it. Almost like they don't know where it's going next, so they want to keep listening.

oldlou · 10-12-2008, 06:45 PM

Being primarily a Christian trumpeter and doing a good portion of my playing in churches, I get asked this quite often. If it is a young person asking, I usually play something very melodic, like 'Come thou fount of every blessings. If it is the church music director asking, I ask that person for a piece of music that they wish to hear. If it is some show off wannabee trumpet player, I do a fantasia on Rock of ages by John Scripps, or my own acrobatic version of Power in the blood. I also play in two community concert bands where such questions rarely come up, but, when they do, Arbans Carnival of Venice V. ll is my choice.

OLDLOU>>

Darthsunshine · 10-12-2008, 09:02 PM

I always think of the Hummel and the Hyden TCs, Carnival of Venice, and Blue Bells of Scotland, w/ variations, from Arbans. Of those, the latter is the only one I can actually play... getting better at CoV though!

Speaking of playing, I performed for a group of about 30 4th & 5th graders today. The first piece was the little snippet of Mozart's "Magic Flute" out of Arbans, which received polite applause. The second piece was the "Chicken Dance," which brought the house down. The kids jumped up and were clapping and singing along. Not my idea of "trumpet music," but a definite crowd pleaser

tedh1951 · 10-12-2008, 11:45 PM

As a group, our band finds that "Macarena" gives the kids a real buzz - makes the section concentrate on the timing and responds to the mood of the section too - if we've had a less than perfect performance this piece seems to give us a lift - don't ask me, I'm only the remedial 3rd chair.

Darthsunshine · 10-13-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tedh1951

As a group, our band finds that "Macarena" gives the kids a real buzz - makes the section concentrate on the timing and responds to the mood of the section too - if we've had a less than perfect performance this piece seems to give us a lift - don't ask me, I'm only the remedial 3rd chair.

Hey, I'll take advice from a "remedial 3rd chair," given how I don't even have a chair. Still trying to work up the chops and nerve to audition for 3rd trumpet opening in the local community symphony orchestra

Wlfgng · 10-13-2008, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by oldlou

Being primarily a Christian trumpeter and doing a good portion of my playing in churches, I get asked this quite often. If it is a young person asking, I usually play something very melodic, like 'Come thou fount of every blessings. If it is the church music director asking, I ask that person for a piece of music that they wish to hear. If it is some show off wannabee trumpet player, I do a fantasia on Rock of ages by John Scripps, or my own acrobatic version of Power in the blood. I also play in two community concert bands where such questions rarely come up, but, when they do, Arbans Carnival of Venice V. ll is my choice.

OLDLOU>>

Cool! I play in our small orchestra(about 10 of us) in chruch as well. All of those are great songs. I do find that Hymns have a lot of places were you can throw in ornamentations to give it that little extra.

tedh1951 · 10-13-2008, 03:41 AM

I would love to be able to do a Dixie version of Amazing Grace - well, one day, that gives me a goal.

09-27-2008, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
emolina82 New Friend Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 3	Defining Trumpet Music Hello All, I was working on the Hindemith trumpet sonata the other day, specificaly the third movement. I have come to gretly appreciate the lyrical middle section of the third movement and was thinking that this has to rank as one of 'those' moments in trumpet literature. Yes, great music is great music when played well but there is some music that defines the trumpet either played by young or well seasoned players. So I ask what section of music or a piece you would play when someone says 'play me something?'

09-27-2008, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wlfgng Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 113	Re: Defining Trumpet Music I play the theme from "Hockey Night in Canada" for them. I know it is not a classical piece or even all that difficult but living in Canada it is a classic for us. After the first couple notes everyone thinks that it is the coolest thing ever, sometimes the simplest tunes give the gratest joy. __________________ Olds Ambassador(only one left, need more) King Silver Flair - main horn Selmer Cornet Amatuers practice till they get it right, Professionals practice till they can't get it wrong.

10-12-2008, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
jazz9 Piano User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 294	Re: Defining Trumpet Music You all may have never heard of it, but Antares by Joseph Turrin is one of my favorites. It has a simple key signature but has a lot of added sharps and flats. There are some strange melodies, but it is fun to play, and people seem to like hearing it. Almost like they don't know where it's going next, so they want to keep listening. __________________ Bach Strad 37

10-12-2008, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
oldlou Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi. Posts: 747	Re: Defining Trumpet Music Being primarily a Christian trumpeter and doing a good portion of my playing in churches, I get asked this quite often. If it is a young person asking, I usually play something very melodic, like 'Come thou fount of every blessings. If it is the church music director asking, I ask that person for a piece of music that they wish to hear. If it is some show off wannabee trumpet player, I do a fantasia on Rock of ages by John Scripps, or my own acrobatic version of Power in the blood. I also play in two community concert bands where such questions rarely come up, but, when they do, Arbans Carnival of Venice V. ll is my choice. OLDLOU>> __________________ Couturier trumpet York Master Model trumpet York Elite trumpet York Airflow cornet King super 20 Master Model cornet King Liberty trumpet Reynolds Professional cornet Bohm & Meinl professional trumpet Besson 10-10 trumpet with Holton M.F. bell Olds Special cornet Los Angeles B&H Sovereign cornet G.R.Band Instr. cornet Getzen Super Deluxe trumpet and cornet Getzen Deluxe trumpet and cornet Many others no room to list Last edited by oldlou; 10-12-2008 at 06:48 PM.

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Darthsunshine Pianissimo User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 195	Re: Defining Trumpet Music I always think of the Hummel and the Hyden TCs, Carnival of Venice, and Blue Bells of Scotland, w/ variations, from Arbans. Of those, the latter is the only one I can actually play... getting better at CoV though! Speaking of playing, I performed for a group of about 30 4th & 5th graders today. The first piece was the little snippet of Mozart's "Magic Flute" out of Arbans, which received polite applause. The second piece was the "Chicken Dance," which brought the house down. The kids jumped up and were clapping and singing along. Not my idea of "trumpet music," but a definite crowd pleaser __________________ Glen 1977 Benge 3X+ C 1976 Benge 3X+ Bb 1951 Olds Ambassador Cornet 1938 King Master Model Cornet

10-12-2008, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
tedh1951 Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 993	Re: Defining Trumpet Music As a group, our band finds that "Macarena" gives the kids a real buzz - makes the section concentrate on the timing and responds to the mood of the section too - if we've had a less than perfect performance this piece seems to give us a lift - don't ask me, I'm only the remedial 3rd chair. __________________ Ted

10-13-2008, 03:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
tedh1951 Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 993	Re: Defining Trumpet Music I would love to be able to do a Dixie version of Amazing Grace - well, one day, that gives me a goal. __________________ Ted

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