Competition Solos, Book 1 Horn: Solo & Small Ensemble
By Edmund Siennicki & Floyd Harris
Grade: 1.5
Item: 36-PB-0000004
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Description
The practical collection of competition solos that are included in this book were selected from state competition lists throughout the United States. While each selection is included on the list of at least one state, check with your director, private instructor or state music association to confirm that your desired solo is an approved selection in your state. The piano book includes alternate accompaniments for instruments of different pitch and therefore can be used for any instrument in the book one series. Codes to download audio are included on each solo book. Titles include: Cripple Creek; Dance of the Bears; Gavotte; Happy Song; Harvest Waltz; Little Caesar; Rooster; Swan; The Tortoise and the Hare.
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Additional Details
Series:
LudwigMasters Brass Series
Publisher:
Keiser Productions, Inc.
SKU:
36-PB-0000004
Instrumentation:
F Horn
More about this title
Why we love this
This collection cuts through the guesswork of solo selection by gathering repertoire already vetted by state competition adjudicators across the country. You're not hunting through unfamiliar territory; each piece has proven itself in actual performance evaluations. The variety of musical styles and characters means students can find solos that match their interests and strengths rather than settling for whatever happens to be available.
What to expect
These solos range from lyrical and elegant (Swan, Gavotte) to rhythmically spirited (Rooster, Happy Song) and folk-inspired (Cripple Creek, Harvest Waltz). Each piece offers a distinct character and musical mood, so students encounter variety in expression rather than similar technical demands repeated across different titles.
Who it's for
This collection serves horn students at the early intermediate level who are preparing for solo competition or looking for carefully curated repertoire for recital performance. It's equally valuable for private instructors building a solo library and for band directors seeking reliable choices that will satisfy competition requirements.
How to get the most out of it
- Confirm that your competition solo meets the requirements of your specific state or organization before beginning preparation; while these pieces appear on at least one state list, eligibility varies by region.
- Use the included audio download codes during early rehearsal to hear how each solo should sound, then reference it periodically to check your phrasing and character interpretation.
- Work with your accompanist using the piano book, which provides multiple transpositions so the same score serves players of different pitches without requiring separate arrangements.
How to use it
Build a recital or competition program by pairing contrasting solos from this collection; a lyrical choice followed by something rhythmic and energetic creates engaging variety for listeners and judges. For younger students, let them explore several selections to discover which musical character resonates most before committing to one solo for formal preparation.
Skills your students will build
- Legato phrasing and breath control in slower, songlike passages
- Rhythmic precision and articulation clarity in dance-inspired and folk melodies
- Dynamic shaping to create character within music of moderate technical range
- Musicality and interpretation as applied to short-form solo literature
- Confidence performing in front of adjudicators and audiences