Call to Glory: 4 Trumpets, Organ & Percussion Score & Parts

Truax builds genuine momentum here by letting each section shine while maintaining constant textural interest. The organ and percussion provide rhythmic and harmonic scaffolding that lets the trumpets play with confidence, and the interplay between all parts keeps rehearsals energizing rather than tedious.

Bright, commanding, and propulsive. The piece projects confidence and forward motion, with the organ's harmonic foundation supporting moments of both lyrical sweetness and driving rhythmic intensity. The percussion punctuates key moments without overwhelming the trumpet lines.

Advanced brass ensembles with capable trumpet players and access to organ and percussion. This work suits festival and contest settings where technical skill and ensemble precision are already established.

• Balance the solo trumpet line against the three-part harmony; the solo voice should read clearly even when the ensemble supports it with full chords.
• Work the organ and percussion together as a rhythmic unit first, then layer in the trumpet parts. Their synchronization anchors everything else.
• Mark breath points in the trumpet parts during early rehearsals to avoid players running out of air during longer phrases. Truax writes idiomatically, but stamina matters at this level.

Program this as a concert opener or a major work on a brass or chamber music festival. Its four-minute-forty-five-second duration and high energy make it an ideal centerpiece for a mixed brass and keyboard recital, especially one showcasing advanced student ensemble work.

• Balancing solo and ensemble roles simultaneously
• Sustaining legit tone under rhythmic pressure
• Coordinating three-trumpet harmony while tracking a solo line
• Responding to organ and percussion cues in real time
• Stamina for extended passages at dynamic and technical intensity