Trumpet Solos: Trumpet Book

Name: Trumpet Solos: Trumpet Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-EL03132
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An overview of the most popular contest and recital pieces written for trumpet. The material has been carefully selected to match the technical capabilities of the younger advancing player. Levels 1 & 2 are available for each instrument (flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, F horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drum), both with supplementary piano accompaniment volumes. Correlated to the FIRST DIVISION BAND COURSE. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

ISBN10: 0-7692-2370-2

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-2370-4

UPC: 029156114034

SKU: 00-EL03132

Instrumentation: Trumpet

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Why we love this

This collection bridges the gap between method books and full recital repertoire by gathering genuine contest pieces in one place rather than forcing students to hunt through multiple sources. The careful curation to Level II means you're getting pieces that actually fit advancing middle school or early high school players without the frustration of overprepared or underprepared material. Piano accompaniments included means these work equally well for solo festivals, lesson reinforcement, or supplementary concert programming.

What to expect

These solos capture the satisfaction of playing with real musical purpose rather than mechanical exercises. You'll encounter lyrical passages that demand control and expression, technical figures that reward clean articulation, and the particular joy of hearing your part supported by a real piano accompaniment.

Who it's for

Advancing trumpet students preparing for solo festivals, youth orchestra auditions, or recital performances. Directors working with Level II players who need curated solo material that's actually in their technical range. Teachers seeking AFBA-approved selections that already correlate with standard curriculum.

How to get the most out of it

Record yourself playing through the full collection over several weeks to identify which pieces showcase your strengths. The variety across these arrangements reveals different facets of your musicianship.
Use the piano accompaniment during practice to internalize the harmonic and rhythmic context, then perform the solo without it to build independence and confidence.
Study how each piece approaches similar technical challenges differently. Contest selections are deliberately composed to test specific musical ideas, so comparing approaches sharpens your problem-solving.
Select one piece to perform completely from memory before moving through the collection. This deepens your understanding of phrasing and style in a way that sight-reading alone cannot.

How to use it

Pair these throughout the year with your regular band repertoire as solo features at concerts or as a parallel track during rehearsals. Since they're Federation Festivals selections from 2020-2024, they're ideal for students preparing for spring solo and ensemble competition. The supplementary piano scores make these accessible for recitals that might not feature your full ensemble.