Solo Sounds for Trumpet, Volume I, Levels 3-5: Piano Acc. Book

Playing these pieces with accompaniment finally lets you hear the full harmonic world the composer imagined. What felt sparse on your own suddenly becomes grounded and musical, with the piano providing both foundation and musical conversation.

Trumpet students working at levels 3-5 who are preparing for solo contests or recitals and need professionally written accompaniment to complete their sound. Accompanists supporting trumpet students will find clear, idiomatic piano writing that supports rather than overshadows the soloist.

• Balance your sound against the piano part without overshooting the dynamics. The accompaniment will fill the room; focus on clarity and control.
• Mark your breathing points before rehearsal so you can phrase consistently across multiple run-throughs with the pianist.
• Ask your accompanist to practice the introduction and any transition passages independently. Synchronizing the entrance is half the battle.
• Record a full run-through early on, then listen back to identify where the trumpet gets swallowed by the piano and adjust registration accordingly.

If your students are preparing contest solos, pair this book with the trumpet folio and schedule weekly pianist rehearsals starting six weeks before competition. You can also feature contest-level trumpet solos in a mid-year recital to build confidence before the high-stakes performance.

• Listening to and balancing with a piano accompaniment
• Maintaining steady tempo across longer solo forms
• Shaping phrases within a full harmonic context
• Responding to piano dynamics and articulation for musical unity