Concerto in C Major for Two Trumpets (I. Allegro, II. Largo, III. Allegro): Concert Band Conductor Score

This arrangement brings Vivaldi's elegant trumpet concerto into the concert band repertoire without sacrificing the brilliance and clarity of the original. The three-movement design gives your program architectural sophistication, moving from spirited opening to lyrical center to virtuosic finale. Rumbelow's arrangement respects the classical proportions while providing the full harmonic and textural support that a wind ensemble can deliver.

The music combines Baroque elegance with transparent orchestration that reveals the dialogue between individual voices. The opening Allegro sparkles with rhythmic vitality and clear harmonic movement, the Largo offers contemplative beauty with careful harmonic shading, and the closing Allegro returns to brilliant figuration and graceful momentum.

Concert bands at the intermediate to advanced level seeking substantial Baroque material with the dual appeal of featuring trumpet soloists and maintaining strong ensemble writing. Directors looking to program music that serves educational and concert purposes simultaneously will find this arrangement particularly valuable.

• Shape the opening Allegro with crisp articulation and clear phrasing; Baroque style demands lightness and definition rather than legato drowning.
• Balance the trumpet soloists carefully in the first movement dialogue, ensuring they cut through without overpowering the ensemble foundation.
• Approach the Largo with sustained tone and generous breathing; this movement showcases lyrical writing that requires patience and control from both soloists and accompaniment.
• Maintain rhythmic precision in the finale while allowing the trumpet figuration to dance; the quick passage work needs clarity without rushing.

Program this as a centerpiece for a concert featuring Baroque works, where it can anchor a thematic program exploring the concerto grosso principle. The three-movement structure allows it to stand alone, or it pairs effectively with contemporary concertos or shorter Baroque arrangements, creating a concert that spans the breadth of the era. The presence of trumpet soloists also makes it valuable for a program highlighting your section principals.

• Baroque articulation and phrasing conventions
• Maintaining clean ensemble balance with featured soloists
• Reading and executing quick rhythmic figures and passagework
• Understanding formal structure across three contrasting movements
• Sustaining legato line in slow movement writing