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Sound the Trumpet (from <i>Come, Ye Sons of Art</i>): 2 Trumpets & Keyboard Part(s)

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Sound the Trumpet (from Come, Ye Sons of Art): 2 Trumpets & Keyboard Part(s)

Sound the Trumpet (from Come, Ye Sons of Art): 2 Trumpets & Keyboard Part(s)

By Henry Purcell / arr. Bill Bjornes, Jr.

Level: Medium

Item: 81-TE27152
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Purcell composed 6 Odes for the Birthday of Queen Mary. Sound the Trumpet is taken from Come, ye sons of art, the ode for Queen Mary's birthday in 1694. Originally a duet for 2 altos and chamber orchestra, this setting is for 2 trumpets and piano.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-55472-948-3
ISBN13: 978-1-55472-948-7
UPC: 685462010042
SKU: 81-TE27152
Instrumentation: 2 Trumpets & Keyboard

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About the Composer: Henry Purcell

Henry Purcell (1659, 1695) stands as England's greatest Baroque composer and a towering figure in the history of British music. Working primarily in London during the Restoration era, he created an astonishing output across opera, sacred music, chamber works, and ceremonial odes despite his brief life. His gift for melody, harmonic invention, and dramatic expression influenced English composers for generations.

Purcell's odes for royal occasions showcase his mastery of the grand ceremonial style. These works blend Italian Baroque sophistication with English sensibilities, making them both architecturally ambitious and deeply musical. Sound the Trumpet demonstrates why his music remains essential to any serious musician's development.

Why we love this

Purcell's melodic gift translates brilliantly to the trumpet duet medium. Bill Bjornes Jr.'s arrangement preserves the baroque character while capitalizing on brass sonority, creating a piece that sounds natural for trumpets rather than retrofitted. This works beautifully at contest festivals where judges expect both technical polish and genuine musicianship.

What to expect

Stately and ceremonial, yet intimate in the way duets allow genuine dialogue between two voices. The baroque harmonic language gives the music a noble elegance without pretension; it feels like two courtly musicians having a genuine conversation in the presence of royalty.

Who it's for

Intermediate trumpet players ready for Baroque repertoire will find an ideal introduction to 17th-century style in this arrangement. It suits festival competition where maturity of musical interpretation matters alongside technical facility. Trumpet duos preparing for college auditions benefit from the piece's musical sophistication and historical depth.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the two trumpet lines equally; neither should dominate. Purcell's writing is genuinely duet-like, with each part carrying equal musical weight.
  • Shape phrases with baroque sensibility: breathe at logical harmonic cadences and articulate cleanly without heaviness.
  • The keyboard part grounds the harmonic foundation. Rehearse with the pianist from the first run-through so rhythmic articulation feels unified.
  • Pay attention to Purcell's ornamental figures. They're elegant, not excessive; treat them as musical punctuation rather than technical display.

How to use it

Program this in a concert pairing it with other Baroque brass music for a cohesive first half; the ceremonial character pairs well with other royal or sacred-occasion pieces from the period. It's equally effective as a standalone festival entry or as part of a recital demonstrating ensemble flexibility alongside solo and large-group performances.

Skills your students will build

  • Baroque articulation and phrasing conventions
  • Independent line management in equal-voice duets
  • Harmonic listening and intonation against continuo-style accompaniment
  • Ornamentation execution in historical style
  • Balancing virtuosity with musical intent

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