Brass & Woodwind Solo Sheet Music

Teachers return consistently to Kent Kennan's Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (Revised 1986 Edition) and the Rimsky-Korsakov Trombone Concerto, both anchors of the solo brass repertoire. Chris M. Bernotas's Sound Performance for Young Musicians series (separate books for trumpet and trombone) bridges method study and performance, with online audio that students can reference. David Marlatt's Variations on Blue Bells of Scotland gives trombone and euphonium players material that works equally well for contest or concert settings.

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 composer's ear for lyrical brass writing. His Variations on Blue Bells of Scotland demonstrates his skill at building engaging solo material from familiar material, making it a reliable choice for intermediate players stepping into more substantial repertoire.

Chris M. Bernotas understands what young brass players need at each stage. His Sound Performance for Young Musicians books combine practical pedagogical sequencing with performance context, letting students hear recorded accompaniments as they learn.

George Frideric Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach represent the classical core of this collection. Handel's Aria Con Variazioni and Bach's Aria (Bist du bei Mir) remain standards because they reward careful musical work while staying within reach of advancing students. Both appear here in trumpet arrangements that preserve the melodic integrity of the originals.

Victor López writes with immediate musicality and clear phrase structure. His Sound Innovations Soloist for Intermediate Musicians series addresses the specific needs of players making the jump from early method books to solo literature.