Picking Solo pieces

Blazing Asian · 08-05-2007, 12:39 PM

At my high school, in order to receive an Honors grade, you must perform 3 solo pieces on your instrument for some judges (the teachers). I need some help picking the right music to perform.

I am a 2nd year in high school

I play trumpet (obviously) and I am pretty good

The three pieces need to be by famous composers ex. Bach...

The three pieces need to be contrasting and cannot be really easy.

They should each be at least two pages, probably no more.

And, just a reminder, no accompaniments. Just the player.

Thanks for all your help

note360 · 08-05-2007, 02:41 PM

How much time do you have. If you have alot I would say ask if you can do the Arutunian Concerto or part of it. That solo is amazing. Its normally 4 (5 if you do the cadenza), but im sure you could work something otu with your teachers. Sorry I seriously dont know to many songs so just my two cents. I would say get a private teacher and let them help you pick the pieces.

Richard Oliver · 08-05-2007, 02:54 PM

Really good move to ask before the term begins. It was so nice not to read, "In two weeks I need . . .."

Maybe for one of your three, Arban's 2nd Characteristic Study might be a candidate. Asks for dexterity, flexibility, some power in the middle section, and musicality throughout.

Wonderfully melodic in a haunting and powerful sort of way.

John P · 08-05-2007, 03:34 PM

How 'bout the Kennan Sonata? It's MUCH easier without piano accompaniment.

Blazing Asian · 08-05-2007, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the comments so far, they are very helpful.

I have until about fall or something...I don't have a private teacher, but I will get one eventually.

eisprl · 08-05-2007, 06:16 PM

If you are only in your second year of high school and have no teacher, I would reccomend playing:

Ravel's "Pavane"
Hayden's "Concerto movement II"
Goedicke's "Concert Etude"

Just my suggestions - and since you dont have a teacher I would seriously think about finding some recordings of these pieces.

Good luck
Eric

cornetguy · 08-05-2007, 09:50 PM

don't forget the easier cornet solos those are nice pieces for high school students to do. also the french conservatory solos work nice have contrasting sections. barat or bozza are good starting points.

the fitzgerald transcriptions are quite well done, he has transcribed quite a few baroque pieces.

08-05-2007, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blazing Asian Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 115	Picking Solo pieces At my high school, in order to receive an Honors grade, you must perform 3 solo pieces on your instrument for some judges (the teachers). I need some help picking the right music to perform. I am a 2nd year in high school I play trumpet (obviously) and I am pretty good The three pieces need to be by famous composers ex. Bach... The three pieces need to be contrasting and cannot be really easy. They should each be at least two pages, probably no more. And, just a reminder, no accompaniments. Just the player. Thanks for all your help __________________ ======================================= Trumpets-- Bach Stradivarius Bb 37 Bach TR300 Bb Cornets-- King 602 Bb

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note360 Piano User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In a room in a house Posts: 269	Re: Picking Solo pieces How much time do you have. If you have alot I would say ask if you can do the Arutunian Concerto or part of it. That solo is amazing. Its normally 4 (5 if you do the cadenza), but im sure you could work something otu with your teachers. Sorry I seriously dont know to many songs so just my two cents. I would say get a private teacher and let them help you pick the pieces. __________________ "I'll play it and tell you what it is later." - Miles Davis "Do not fear mistakes. There are none." - Miles Davis Trumpets: TR300 Bach [marching horn] Big Apple Bach Strad (ML) Cornets: 1952 Olds Ambassador L.A Mouthpiece: Curry 5c, Olds 3 (for the cornet atm)

08-05-2007, 02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Oliver Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 1,240	Re: Picking Solo pieces Really good move to ask before the term begins. It was so nice not to read, "In two weeks I need . . .." Maybe for one of your three, Arban's 2nd Characteristic Study might be a candidate. Asks for dexterity, flexibility, some power in the middle section, and musicality throughout. Wonderfully melodic in a haunting and powerful sort of way. Last edited by Richard Oliver; 08-05-2007 at 02:58 PM.

08-05-2007, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
John P Piano User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Camp Hill, PA Posts: 321	Re: Picking Solo pieces How 'bout the Kennan Sonata? It's MUCH easier without piano accompaniment. __________________ JP

08-05-2007, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blazing Asian Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 115	Re: Picking Solo pieces Thanks for the comments so far, they are very helpful. I have until about fall or something...I don't have a private teacher, but I will get one eventually. __________________ ======================================= Trumpets-- Bach Stradivarius Bb 37 Bach TR300 Bb Cornets-- King 602 Bb

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eisprl Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Halifax, NS CANADA Posts: 513	Re: Picking Solo pieces If you are only in your second year of high school and have no teacher, I would reccomend playing: Ravel's "Pavane" Hayden's "Concerto movement II" Goedicke's "Concert Etude" Just my suggestions - and since you dont have a teacher I would seriously think about finding some recordings of these pieces. Good luck Eric __________________ Eric Sproul Practice is like filling a leaky bucket Bb: Yamaha Xeno 8335 C: Bach Stadivarious 239L and 25A leadpipe (Owned by Eric Sholtz) Flugel: Yamaha Bobby Shew 6310Z Mouthpieces: GR tech www.stadband.ca

08-05-2007, 09:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
cornetguy Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 788	Re: Picking Solo pieces don't forget the easier cornet solos those are nice pieces for high school students to do. also the french conservatory solos work nice have contrasting sections. barat or bozza are good starting points. the fitzgerald transcriptions are quite well done, he has transcribed quite a few baroque pieces. __________________ Per aspera ad astra Last edited by cornetguy; 08-05-2007 at 09:58 PM. Reason: additions

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