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Victory Through Grace
An unaccompanied trumpet trio. The introduction is based on a exuberant motive that leads into the first section which is a straight-forward melody with straight-forward harmonic support. This leads into the next section which gravitates to a different meter as well as key. The parts interplay giving a sense of constant movement. Another modulation takes place and the mood is one of victory and solidification. This continues until a triumphant motive of celebration and victory.
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To God Be The Glory
This duet with piano uses some expressive, interactive cadenza work between the duet parts in the beginning and during the work. It is vigorous in nature otherwise and ends with a torrent of joy!
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Power in the Blood
This trumpet duet with piano accompaniment is presented in a solid, determined manner. It makes a definitive statement in the “Power in the Blood” of Christ. The middle section changes meter while maintaining the character of the opening.
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O Worship The King
This is an unaccompanied trumpet duet written in a majestic manner. It uses imitative entrances between the parts and modulates upward for a strong finish.
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The Solid Rock
This is an unaccompanied trumpet duet written in a majestic manner. It uses imitative entrances between the parts and modulates upward for a strong finish.
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Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
This is an unaccompanied trumpets duet written in a majestic style with melodic alterations. At times interest is added by the imitative interplay of parts and continues so until the final statement.
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All Hail The Power…
A good piece to open a service with since it has the character of a jubilant fanfare. The tombone duet lines are solid and ends on a forceful note.(acc.)
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Take Time To Be Holy
A brass duet with piano accompaniment presents itself in a simple fashion. The middle sections show more counterpoint between the duet lines. It ends in a gentle repose.
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Faith Medley
An accompanied trumpet solo based on hymns of faith including: “I Know Whom I Have Believed,” in variation “My Faith Has Found A Resting Place,” and “Faith Is The Victory.” A technical piece where triple tonguing is required and gives opportunity for virtuosic playing. The re are various sections which also give rise for expressive playing as well. A delightful piece that is certain to capture the listener’s ear.
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Rejoice Greatly Ye Daughters of Zion
Taken from the “Messiah”, this trumpet solo with piano is essentially a transcription of the original work. The balance in the writing between the solo and the accompaniment gives way to the sensitivity of the text of this well-know aria..
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The Cross Of Jesus
A trumpet solo which begins with a sense of agony in the piano using the tune of “Beneath The Cross Of Jesus.” The solo then makes a declamatory statement and then becomes very expressive in a recitative-like section. This section is expressive and then becoming more vigorous using thematic material from “At The Cross.” After another transition the piece become vibrant using the theme of “The Cross Is Not Greater than His Grace.” A swift modulation and a faster tempo the piece ramps up a vigorous flair where it elevates to a strong crescendo including some triple tongue motives.
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Praise Medley
An accompanied trumpet solo based on hymns of praise including: “To God Be The Glory,” “Our Great Savior,” “Since I Have Been Redeemed” in variation. A technical piece where double tonguing is required and gives opportunity for virtuosic playing. The re are various sections which also give rise for expressive playing as well. A delightful piece that is certain to capture the listener’s ear.
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Resurrection Medley
A trumpet solo with a variety of styles including the hymns: “What A Wonderful Saviour,” “Christ Arose,” ” Wonderful Words Of Life” (in two variations), concluding with “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today.” A vibrant solo from beginning to end!
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O Holy Night
For trumpet and piano, the melodic material is constantly being embellished from florid to impetuous – ever changing in a rhapsodic form.
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Onward Christian Soldiers
The piece begins with a lengthy introduction based on a spritely motif taken from the theme. The first theme statement in the solo is gently modified and then goes into a short modulation. The theme is then presented in the piano while the solo adds an effervescent obbligato. This continues on in this manner until it comes to a climatic close.
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My Anchor Holds
This solo is in a march style throughout. It begins with little fanfare figures in the piano and then as it progress the soloist and piano exchange rolls. The second section is in a variation style while the third section is more expressive. The final section is more boisterous ending on a solid footing.
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Dona Nobis Pacem
This trumpet solo begins with a brief motif in the piano and then begins a series of variations and the soloist presents the theme. The variations are sometimes florid, other times plaintive, some times imitative and finally bold.
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But Whom May Abide The Day…
Taken from the “Messiah”, this solo with piano is essentially a transcription of the original work. It features sufficient counterpoint between the various instruments.