Brass & Woodwind Solo Sheet Music

Teachers keep coming back to Morceau Symphonique for trombone and Aria Con Variazioni by Handel for trumpet, both widely adopted for both study and performance. Leroy Anderson's A Trumpeter's Lullaby (Grade II) offers accessible melodic material that resonates with younger players, while Kent Kennan's Sonata for Trumpet and Piano continues to serve as a staple for intermediate to advanced study. The Sound Performance for Young Musicians series by Chris M. Bernotas provides structured solo books with recorded accompaniments, making it practical for teachers managing mixed ability levels.

Johann Sebastian Bach's Suites for Solo Trumpet arrived in 2025 and represents a significant addition for teachers seeking authentic Baroque material for advanced players.

David Marlatt brings a prolific catalog of 75 titles to this collection, with particular strength in trombone and euphonium writing. His Variations on Blue Bells of Scotland demonstrates his skill at balancing technical challenge with musical substance, making his arrangements popular for both contest and recital use.

Victor López's 17 contributions emphasize accessible, well-conceived solo literature for developing musicians. His Sound Innovations Soloist for Intermediate Musicians series has become a standard resource, pairing authentic concert material with digital learning tools that support independent practice.

Johann Sebastian Bach appears here with 12 solo arrangements, including the popular Aria (Bist du bei Mir) for trumpet. His transcriptions honor the original harmonic intent while adapting the material for brass and woodwind voices.

Leonard B. Smith's 10 titles reflect his background as a cornet soloist and bandmaster. The Marshall, his most performed work in this collection, exemplifies the kind of character piece that gives students memorable solo material with genuine musical substance.