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Soliloquy for Trumpet and Band: Concert Band, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Full Score

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Soliloquy for Trumpet and Band: Concert Band, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Full Score

Soliloquy for Trumpet and Band: Concert Band, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Full Score

By John J. Morrissey

Grade: 2

Item: 36-B400199
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Soliloquy is an easy instrumental solo with band accompaniment. The highest note for the solo instrument is A above the staff and the composition is designed to show the possibilities of the trumpet or cornet as a solo instrument. The style is a broad, singing rubato, with emphasis on tempo and dynamic markings. Grade 2, Duration ca. 3'.

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Series: LudwigMasters Developing Band
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-62-156703-6
ISBN13: 978-1-62-156703-5
UPC: 660355177934
SKU: 36-B400199
Instrumentation: Solo Trumpet and Band

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Why we love this

Morrissey writes for developing players without condescending to them. The rubato style demands genuine musicianship from your soloist, and the band part is substantial enough to give the ensemble real work while keeping the focus exactly where it belongs. You'll find few Grade 2 solos that trust both the soloist and the accompaniment this way.

What to expect

Lyrical and intimate. This is a conversation between one voice and the ensemble, unhurried and expressive. The broad, singing rubato creates space for the soloist to make real musical decisions rather than simply playing the notes.

Who it's for

Bands working at Grade 2 who want to feature a trumpet soloist in concert or festival settings. Your developing players will find the range (A above the staff) accessible and the phrasing work genuinely rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the solo line through dynamic markings rather than vibrato alone. Morrissey's markings are deliberate; follow them closely to reveal the singing quality he's after.
  • Let the rubato breathe. Resist locking the soloist into a strict tempo; the band should support flexibility rather than fight against it.
  • Balance the trumpet's melodic line against the band so the soloist projects without forcing the sound. Grade 2 players often don't know their own volume yet.

How to use it

Place this as a showcase piece on a concert where you want to highlight a strong soloist without pulling focus from your full ensemble. The three-minute duration works well as a concert closer or as the centerpiece of a mixed program featuring other Grade 2 repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining lyrical phrases with shape and direction
  • Responding to rubato and tempo flexibility
  • Balancing solo projection with accompaniment support
  • Interpreting dynamic and expressive markings as compositional intent

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