Competition Solos, Book 3 Trumpet, Tenor Sax or Euphonium TC: Trumpet Book

The collection moves between light, graceful dance forms and more structured character pieces. You'll find lyrical passages that reward clear tone production, crisp articulation in the polka, and moments of gentle storytelling in selections like "Evening in the Country."

Trumpet players at the intermediate level who are preparing for state solo competitions or looking for repertoire that meets established adjudication criteria. This book also serves players on tenor saxophone and euphonium in treble clef, thanks to the flexible instrumentation design.

• Download the audio files using the codes included in your book to hear a professional performance before your first rehearsal; this reference sets tempo and phrasing expectations clearly.
• Confirm with your director or state music association that your chosen solo appears on your state's approved list, since selections vary by region.
• Use the piano accompaniment book (which includes transposed parts for all instruments in the series) to find an accompanist early, especially if you're preparing for a competition deadline.

Build a competition prep curriculum by assigning one solo from this collection to each intermediate player in your studio or band, then schedule lessons or sectionals around the accompaniment rehearsals. These pieces also work well as recital openers for end-of-year student concerts, providing variety without demanding advanced technical facility.

• Phrasing in lyrical passages and character pieces
• Articulation clarity in dance-form movements (polka, rondo)
• Tone control across the middle and upper register
• Sight-reading with accompaniment
• Performance under competition adjudication standards