Laudamus Te (from Gloria): 2 Trumpets & Keyboard Part(s)

Marlatt's arrangement captures the elegance of Vivaldi's original Gloria writing while making it accessible to brass players still building technical facility. The imitative scale work between the two trumpet lines stays true to the vocal duet's character without requiring advanced agility, and the keyboard part provides harmonic support that allows the trumpets to shine without compromise.

Spirited and intimate. The music has the courtly elegance typical of Vivaldi's Gloria, with a sense of forward momentum that feels both joyful and reverent. The two trumpet voices converse like singers, creating moments of melodic interplay that feel conversational rather than showy.

Intermediate trumpet players ready to explore Baroque sacred music in a duet setting, or brass ensembles looking for liturgical repertoire that works for both concert and worship contexts. This arrangement also suits musicians preparing for festival competitions who want to perform authentic Vivaldi on manageable instrumentation.

• Balance the upper and lower trumpet lines so the imitative passages emerge clearly; the dialogue matters more than dynamic weight.
• Shape the scale passages with gentle forward motion rather than mechanical evenness; Vivaldi's lines breathe even when they're running.
• Coordinate articulation between the two trumpets to unify the duet, especially where the lines intertwine or mirror each other.
• Work with your keyboard player to establish a steady harmonic foundation that supports the trumpet lines without rushing or dragging through the Baroque phrasing.

Pair this with other Baroque sacred works for a liturgical concert or as part of a holiday service featuring trumpet music. It also works as a concert opener or interlude that bridges between larger ensemble pieces, giving the ensemble a chance to reset while maintaining musical substance.

• Balancing two independent melodic lines with clear voice leading
• Executing scalar passagework with Baroque stylistic phrasing
• Reading imitative counterpoint and tracking harmonic function
• Collaborating with keyboard to maintain period-appropriate tempo and articulation
• Sustaining lyrical tone quality across different dynamic ranges