Pop Quartets for All (Revised and Updated): B-flat Trumpet, Baritone T.C. Book

Story's arrangements respect the source material while creating genuine ensemble writing that engages all players. The graduated difficulty levels mean trumpet and baritone players of different abilities can sit beside each other without anyone feeling sidelined, and the catalog of recognizable titles keeps rehearsals energetic.

These arrangements sparkle with the energy of recognizable pop, film, and television themes. The writing sits comfortably on both instruments and swings or grooves naturally, making rehearsal feel like making music rather than reading notes off a page.

Trumpet and baritone duets or small ensembles at any experience level can work from this book. Mixed-ability pairings benefit especially well from the graduated difficulty within each arrangement, letting stronger players engage more complex voicings while developing players stay grounded in the core melody.

• Establish the groove early in rehearsal. These are contemporary songs, so locking the rhythm section's feel matters more than precise metronomic accuracy.
• Balance the melody against supporting voices. The trumpet may carry the tune in some passages, but baritone counterlines deserve to be heard.
• Use the no-page-turn layout to rehearse full pieces without stopping for logistics. This builds continuity and lets you hear how transitions flow.
• Adjust dynamics carefully around the ranges marked in the score. The alternate passages exist to keep both players comfortable and sounding confident.

Program one or two of these in a student showcase or informal concert to showcase ensemble playing without formal recital pressure. They also work well as warm-ups to larger concerts, setting an accessible, confident tone before heavier repertoire.

• Reading score format and identifying your part within ensemble voicings
• Balancing melody and countermelody in contemporary harmonic contexts
• Adapting to written alternate passages for instrumental range and comfort
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in contemporary grooves and swing feels
• Listening and blending with a partner across different instrument registers