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Celebration: 9 Trumpets & Percussion Score & Parts

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Celebration: 9 Trumpets & Percussion Score & Parts

By Donald Coakley / arr. David Marlatt

Level: Medium

Item: 81-TE26136

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A dynamic work full of rhythmic and melodic interest, this piece, original for concert band, is a fantastic addition to the repertoire. The tuneful melody is passed throughout the ensemble. It has been scored for 6 trumpets (piccolo optional), 3 flugel horns and optional percussion. Percussion parts animate the driving rhythms and brilliant scalar writing in the winds. This is a showy sounding piece which is not all that difficult to play!

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-55472-165-2
ISBN13: 978-1-55472-165-8
UPC: 685462009886
SKU: 81-TE26136
Instrumentation: 9 Trumpets & Percussion

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Why we love this

Coakley and arranger David Marlatt have created a piece that sounds far more complex than it plays, which means your ensemble gets to enjoy genuine musicianship without spending weeks on technical hurdles. The melodic material is strong enough to carry a concert on its own, and the way it passes through the ensemble keeps every player engaged and showcased.

What to expect

Bright, energetic, and jubilant. The piece radiates celebration through its tuneful melodies and relentless rhythmic momentum, creating an uplifting sound that feels expansive even when the technical demands stay manageable. You leave the stage knowing you've given the audience something genuinely joyful.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for trumpet choirs, contest and festival ensembles, and community bands seeking a celebratory showstopper that won't demand months of preparation. Players at the medium level will find both the challenge and the confidence they need to deliver a polished performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melodic line as it travels between trumpet sections and flugel horns; mark your parts to show where you're accompanying versus leading so the phrasing stays coherent across the ensemble.
  • The scalar writing in the winds benefits from crisp articulation and attention to rhythmic precision; lock in with the percussion to make those driving rhythms really propel the piece forward.
  • Bring out the character of the flugel horn sound; these instruments add warmth and color that shouldn't be buried under the brighter trumpet timbre.

How to use it

This is an ideal opening or closing number for a brass-heavy concert, or a strong midprogram lift when you need to shift the audience's energy. Its accessibility makes it perfect for shared concerts where multiple ensembles perform, since it settles quickly and travels well without special rehearsal demands.

Skills your students will build

  • Ensemble balance across multiple trumpet and flugel horn sections
  • Sustaining clear phrasing while a melody passes between voices
  • Rhythmic precision and coordination with percussion accompaniment
  • Dynamic control of scalar passages at varying speeds

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