Movie Instrumental Solos

Teachers keep coming back to Howard Shore's The Lord of the Rings Instrumental Solos for Strings and the Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos series for trumpet and trombone. John Williams's Star Wars Instrumental Solos and Harry Potter Instrumental Solos for Strings round out the most widely adopted titles, offering students iconic themes they already know.

John Williams has composed 33 titles in this collection, drawing from his film scores for Star Wars, Harry Potter, and other franchises. His arrangements for trumpet, trombone, and strings are among the most popular in the catalog, introducing students to orchestral scoring at a playable level.

Howard Shore contributes 18 titles centered on his Lord of the Rings film scores. His work here captures the sweeping melodic quality of his compositions while keeping the technical demands appropriate for intermediate players.

Carl Strommen, a prolific composer and arranger heard in concert settings, television, and film, brings his expertise in wind and string writing to this collection. His arrangements reflect his consistent attention to musicianship across diverse instrumental combinations.