Bugler's Holiday (with Cornet Trio): WP 3rd B-flat Trombone T.C.
Trumpet Section Feature
By Leroy Anderson / arr. Michael Edwards
Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PC-0001938_TN3TC
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Description
We're happy to bring you an arrangement of Leroy Anderson's best known trumpet trio. You can feature your whole trumpet section with this truly inspiring favorite. This arrangement includes freshly engraved parts and a full score! (2:36)
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Additional Details
Series:
Leroy Anderson Classics
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
300
SKU:
00-PC-0001938_TN3TC
More about this title
About the Composer: Leroy Anderson
Leroy Anderson (1908–1975) was an American composer and conductor whose gift for melody and orchestration made him one of the most performed composers of the twentieth century. His concert band and orchestra works, from "Plink, Plank, Plunk!" to "Syncopated Clock," combine accessibility with genuine musical sophistication, earning him a permanent place in educational and professional repertoires alike.
Anderson studied composition at Harvard and served as a Boston Pops conductor before his career as a composer took flight. His ability to blend classical form with popular appeal made his music ideal for both concert settings and community ensembles, and his works remain essential programming tools for directors seeking pieces that engage audiences while challenging students musically.
Why we love this
This arrangement lets you feature your entire trumpet section without asking them to move to solo repertoire, making it ideal for building section pride and confidence. Anderson's melodic gift shines through the trio texture, and Michael Edwards' fresh engraving gives the arrangement clarity that serves both rehearsal and performance. Directors appreciate how the piece works equally well as a featured moment in a mixed concert or as a standalone closer.
What to expect
Bright and buoyant, with a marching-band swagger that feels celebratory without becoming cartoonish. The piece moves with infectious energy and clear-cut melodic hooks that lodge themselves immediately in the listener's ear, all delivered through Anderson's warmly orchestrated harmonic backdrop.
Who it's for
Concert band directors working with groups at the intermediate level who want a crowd-pleasing feature that highlights trumpet section strengths. This works well for ensembles with strong players in the first and second trumpet chairs, as the piece distributes its musical demands thoughtfully across all three voices.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the three trumpet parts so the melody line leads but all three voices project with equal clarity; too much weight on the first trumpet drowns out the charming interplay between parts.
- Establish a rock-solid tempo early in rehearsal and hold it steady through the rubato sections; this piece relies on rhythmic precision to maintain its infectious bounce.
- Shape the dynamic arcs across phrase lengths rather than dwelling on the marked dynamics; let the natural contour of Anderson's melody guide your interpretation.
- Coordinate articulation across the trumpet section in the rhythmic figures to create unified rhythmic attacks that lock the three parts together.
How to use it
Program this as a spirit-lifter in the second half of a concert, where its optimistic tone and clear structure offer refreshment between weightier pieces. It also serves well as a finale or climax to a concert built around lighter American repertoire, and works especially effectively in spring concerts or end-of-year celebrations.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained legato playing across phrase lengths
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated figures
- Balanced part writing within a section ensemble
- Dynamic shaping and phrasing in melodic contexts
- Coordination of articulation across multiple voices