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Excursions for Trumpet and Brass Band: Brass Band, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Conductor Score

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Excursions for Trumpet and Brass Band: Brass Band, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Conductor Score

Excursions for Trumpet and Brass Band: Brass Band, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Conductor Score

By Bruce Broughton

Grade: 6

Item: 36-BSMBB101FS
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A transcription by the composer of a work originally commissioned and recorded by The United States Air Force Band. Demanding trumpet solo. In the aptly named work, Mr. Broughton explores the diverse technical and expressive capabilities of the trumpet, with the angular melodies and driving rhythms that characterize the piece used by the solo trumpet to lead the band. This version for solo trumpet and brass band was arranged by the composer and recorded by The New York Staff Band of the Salvation Army featuring Philip Smith, Principal Trumpet, the New York Philharmonic. Includes transposed parts for bass clef instruments.

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Series: Black Squirrel Music - LudwigMasters
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-270446-X
ISBN13: 979-8-89-270446-5
UPC: 659359597077
SKU: 36-BSMBB101FS
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Brass Band

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About the Composer: Bruce Broughton

Bruce Broughton

Bruce Broughton's career spans five decades of film and television scoring, with major credits including Silverado, Tombstone, The Rescuers Down Under, and Miracle on 34th Street, as well as television themes for shows like JAG and The Orville. His accolades include an Oscar nomination, a Grammy nomination, and ten Emmy wins among twenty-three nominations, alongside significant contributions to Disney theme park attractions and early video game orchestration.

Beyond his media work, Broughton maintains an active concert music practice with commissions and performances by the Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. He serves as a Board member of ASCAP and has held leadership roles in the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and as a founding member and past president of The Society of Composers and Lyricists.

Why we love this

Broughton's gift for orchestration shines in this transcription of his own work. The piece demands real musicianship from your trumpet soloist while giving the full brass band substantial, idiomatic material that keeps everyone engaged. The writing reflects his decades of film scoring experience, building dramatic momentum and showcasing the trumpet's full palette of colors.

What to expect

Angular and energetic, with sharp melodic contours that cut through the band's driving rhythmic foundation. The solo trumpet ranges from aggressive technical display to moments of lyricism, creating a piece that feels sophisticated and contemporary while remaining rooted in the brass band tradition.

Who it's for

Advanced brass bands with a strong principal trumpet soloist who can handle demanding technical passages and varied expressive demands. This is repertoire for ensembles ready to present a substantial, concert-length solo feature that showcases both individual artistry and collective ensemble strength.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the angular melodic lines with intentional phrasing; the trumpet's angular leaps need clear articulation and direction to avoid sounding fragmented.
  • Balance the solo trumpet against the band's driving rhythms by ensuring the ensemble's pulse is rock-solid while the soloist shapes phrases freely above it.
  • Prepare the trumpet soloist to manage rapid technical passages with precision; mark out breathing points that don't interrupt the forward momentum of phrases.
  • Use the recorded version by Philip Smith and The New York Staff Band as a reference for interpreting the balance between aggressive rhythmic drive and lyrical moments.

How to use it

Feature this as a standalone concert showcase that demonstrates your ensemble's versatility and your soloist's caliber. The demanding Grade 6 difficulty signals to audiences that this is a milestone performance, making it ideal for regional competitions, spring concerts, or special guest performances where the trumpet soloist deserves a dedicated spotlight.

Skills your students will build

  • Technical agility in rapid articulation and rhythmic precision
  • Stylistic contrast between angular melodic passages and sustained lyrical sections
  • Ensemble balance and support for a featured soloist
  • Reading and executing contemporary compositional language and angular melodic writing
  • Stamina and focus for extended solo performance
  • Sectional independence in maintaining rhythmic drive beneath a flexible melodic line

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