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Concert Etude Op. 49 for Solo Trumpet and Strings: String Orchestra, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Full Score (EDWIN F KALMUS)

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Concert Etude Op. 49 for Solo Trumpet and Strings: String Orchestra, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Full Score (EDWIN F KALMUS)

Concert Etude Op. 49 for Solo Trumpet and Strings: String Orchestra, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Full Score (EDWIN F KALMUS)

By Alexander F. Goedicke, transcrib. Donald Miller

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Alexander Goedicke (1877–1957) composed his CONCERT ETUDE, Op. 49, in 1929 for trumpet and piano, a brilliant showpiece that quickly became one of the most frequently performed solo works in the trumpet repertoire. A professor at the Moscow Conservatory and a prominent figure in Russian musical life, Goedicke wrote the piece to highlight both lyrical expressiveness and dazzling technical virtuosity, qualities that have made it a favorite in competitions and recitals ever since. In recent years, Donald Miller has created a transcription for trumpet and string orchestra, expanding the work's sonic palette while preserving its virtuosic character and charm. Today, the Concert Etude—in both its original and transcribed forms—remains a cornerstone of the trumpet repertoire, admired for its brilliance, accessibility, and enduring appeal on the concert stage. Instrumenation: Solo Tpt in set: Str (8.8.5.5.5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 660355142260
SKU: 36-A695401
Instrumentation: Solo Tpt in set: Str (8.8.5.5.5 in set)

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About the Composer: Alexander F. Goedicke

Alexander Goedicke (1877, 1957) was a dominant force in Russian musical life, serving as a professor and later director of the Moscow Conservatory. His compositional output spanned orchestral works, concertos, and chamber music, but he remained perhaps best known for his brilliant solo works for brass instruments, which showcased both his understanding of instrumental capabilities and his gift for memorable melody.

Why we love this

This transcription gives orchestras a chance to program a genuine trumpet showcase without relying on piano accompaniment, and the string writing adds lush color while the trumpet soars. The piece balances immediate accessibility with real technical demands, making it as rewarding for audiences as it is for your soloist. It's a standard-bearer in trumpet repertoire that carries its weight honestly.

What to expect

The piece radiates the elegance of early 20th-century Russian salon music, moving between passages of genuine warmth and moments of glittering, almost pyrotechnic display. There's a charm to the melodic writing that sits comfortably alongside the technical fireworks, giving the whole work a sense of confidence rather than strain.

Who it's for

Any orchestra with a confident principal trumpet and the desire to feature a soloist in a work of real substance. High school and college programs will find the string writing accessible while the trumpet part demands genuine artistry and technique.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the trumpet's presence against the strings carefully in the lyrical passages; the solo line should sing through without the orchestra swallowing it, but avoid letting the brass overwhelm the orchestral foundation.
  • Mark clear sectional rehearsals with your trumpet soloist separately first, especially through the virtuosic passages, so ensemble entries and transitions stay tight when you add the full orchestra.
  • Shape the work's arc by letting the lyrical sections breathe; resist pushing tempo through the sustained melodic writing, which gives the trumpet room to characterize each phrase.

How to use it

Feature this as a concerto-style spotlight in a mixed orchestral concert, or pair it with other early 20th-century Russian works to give your program cultural texture. It works equally well as a standalone soloist feature or as part of a longer brass-focused programming segment.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing across longer melodic arcs in a featured solo role
  • Executing rapid scalar passages and articulation patterns cleanly
  • Balancing virtuosic display with lyrical expression
  • Managing dynamic control in both sustained and fast-moving sections
  • Listening for ensemble blend and responding to string accompaniment changes

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