Take the Lead: Musicals: Trumpet Book & CD

Broadway warmth and accessibility meet the satisfaction of genuine ensemble voicing. These are songs audiences recognize and love, now reimagined so your trumpet voice carries weight and presence in every arrangement.

Trumpet players who thrive on familiar Broadway melodies and want to experience quartet textures without depending on three other players showing up to rehearsal. Intermediate players benefit most, though the series accommodates varied skill levels by allowing any part to feel musically complete.

• Use the recorded backing track to anchor your entrances and phrasing, especially in passages where the trumpet might feel exposed.
• Adjust your intonation to blend with the accompaniment; listen for how your part sits rhythmically and harmonically within the fuller sound.
• Experiment with the demonstration performance first to understand the style and character of each tune before isolating your own part.

Feature a quartet arrangement in a casual concert setting or rehearsal showcase where solo repertoire often dominates. Pairing one of these with a full band arrangement of the same show tune creates a compelling contrast and celebrates the range of musical contexts a trumpet player navigates.

• Reading and balancing within a four-part texture
• Listening to an accompaniment track and maintaining ensemble cohesion
• Stylistic interpretation of Broadway idiom
• Intonation adjustment in an ensemble context