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A Mighty Fortress
This unacc. trumpet quartet begins with a fanfare styled opening. The thematic material is then passed around amongst the various members of the ensemble, giving way to a more sustained section; ending with a triumphant fanfare.
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Power in the Blood
This trumpet trio 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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The Bible Stands
An unaccompanied trumpet trio begins from the “git-go” with the melody in the first part with parts two and three adding harmonic and rhythmic interest. A brief modulation and interlude leads into the next section after another modulation with the parts interplaying amongst themselves. Yet, another modulation with block harmonies giving over to yet another modulation and a final ending!
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Standing On The Promises
An accompanied trumpet trio and horn substitute. It begins with a slow, soulful introduction with the trumpet parts. Then takes off with the piano at a fast pace. The unison trumpets for a phrase, only to split up amongst the parts. It comes back in with three part harmony with some counterpoint. A modulation ensues with some duet and trio lines. After a break up strain the parts come back in three part harmony only to be joined in with piano and a solid ending.
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Jesus Saves
An accompanied trumpet trio beginning with a piano introduction. The first section is a blocked harmony in the trumpets with the first carrying the melody. The second section uses the same underlying rhythmic patterns but now the structure is in a different meter (quadruple vs the previous triple) which gives an extended feeling. A couple modulations take place and the style becomes smooth and expressive. This all leads towards the Coda where the whole premise shifts the moods of the beginning where it increases in tension and ends with solid impact.
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Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
This trio begins with a joyful piano introduction which leads into a three part harmonization of the instrumental parts. The second section is a lilting (waltz feeling) in block harmonization and then goes into a bell-tone rendition of the tune. A brief transition in a slower, expressive style comes to repose where it concludes in the joyful style that the piece began.
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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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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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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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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.
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Lead On O King Eternal
Originally in a duple meter this arrangement very cleverly is in a 6-8 march style. It progresses in a rather processional manner and then transitions to a slower reflective expression. The piece returns to its former style and then ends on a declamatory note.
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O Mighty God
After a majestic introduction the piece settles down into a softer and more expressive rendition of the tune “How Great Thou Art.” The middle section is a variation of the first section with the melody in the piano while the soloist plays an obbligato styled line. Then the piano present a transition in a majestic style modulating to a new key with the solo line presenting the tune in again expressive style with a lot of dynamic shading. The piece concludes in a majestic sense of finality.
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Jesus Is The Sweetest Name I Know
A brass solo that begins with a reflective piano introduction that is then joined in by the soloist. The tune is true to the original with little embellishment. A brief piano interlude gives over to the melody in the piano while covered by an sonorous obbligato in the solo line. The piece ends with a gentle motive and then settles in a sweet repose in the piano.
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Faith Is The Victory
This solo with piano starts out in a march triumphal style with a short introduction. The first section is stated in a rather familiar rendition of the melody in varied rhythmic devices. The middle section is a complete change of pace being slower and expressive. With a tempo increase the pieces orients itself back to the first style and tempo. The Coda starts at low ebb and melodically grows until it ends on a high note- then a solid final figure.
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Softly And Tenderly
A gentle introduction by the piano and then the solo trumpet presents the theme with subtle rhythmic deviation. The chorus continues in the same fashion. A quick modulation and the theme continues in a modified fashion with even more scale wise embellishment. The piano then takes over with the tune and with another modulation the solo enters with more harmonic deviation. The Coda section moves with subtle motivic deviation and comes to a solemn rest.