Concertino for Trumpet
for solo trumpet and wind ensemble
Duration: approx. 10 minutes
About the Piece:
This concertino consists of three connected movements, totaling approximately 10 minutes. The first movement has a dance-like character at times, but also has an intense and aggressive quality to it. This movement gives way to a more solemn and prayerful second movement. The third movement begins in this solemn state, yet quickly returns to an energetic character similar to the first movement.
Instrumentation
Piccolo
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
2 Bassoons
3 Bb Clarinets
Bass Clarinet
Contrabass Clarinet (optional)
2 Alto Saxophones
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Solo Trumpet in Bb
3 Trumpets in Bb (Straight, Cup, and Harmon Mutes needed)
4 French Horns
3 Tenor Trombones (Trombone 3 can be played on Bass Trombone, preferred)
2 Euphoniums
Tuba (div.)
Double Bass (optional)
Timpani
Percussion (6 players)
Vibraphone, Xylophone, Suspended Cymbals (splash, medium)
Marimba (4 octave)
Marimba (4.5 octave), Tambourine, Suspended Cymbals (splash, large)
Hi-Hat, Tam-Tam (shared with percussion 5), Cymbals (medium, sizzle, crash)
Snare Drum, Tam-Tam, Bass Drum (shared with percussion 6), Triangle
Bass Drum, 4 Toms