| Himes' Concertino:
1st movt is mm96-108 and the tongued parts are semiquavers so single tonguing. 2nd movt is mm 48 and is a ballad. 3rd movt is fastish mm132 in six eight time and it accelarates about half way through and towards the end is a sustained high C which is as high as the piece goes. This is on the Diploma syllabus for ABRSM. This standard is supposed to be equivalent to someone after their first year of study at university.
Nyman's piece looks more challenging but I haven't tried it as yet so Mike is better to answer that for you. Looking at it though top B is the highest but it does look quite tricky at the end with a fast slurring passage. This is on the FRSM list which is the highest qualification from the ABRSM which is supposed to be equivalent in performace beyond degree level at Masters level.
Vizutti's Sonata #2 goes to high C and double tonguing will probably be required for the 3rd movt. I haven't looked at the 2nd and 3rd movts in detail yet - only the first one which is lovely mm 126. Not too challenging and very lyrical - it just flows along with some lovely rhythms and articulations. The whole Sonate is on the repertoire list at LRSM level which is supposed to be equivalent to when you finish a degree. The 3rd movt looks the most challenging of the 3 movts. The 2nd movt is the slow one as usual with the third the fastest as usual! I like the way Vizutti writes for trumpet though - his articulations and rhythms are really good.
I hope this helps and I am looking forward to hearing others opinions on the repertoire,
Graham. |