Trumpet Voluntary: Brass Quintet Score & Parts

$25.00 USD

Trumpet Voluntary: Brass Quintet Score & Parts

Name: Trumpet Voluntary: Brass Quintet Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-DBQ989
Price: 25.00 USD
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By John Bennett / arr. David Marlatt

Level: Medium-Difficult

Item: 81-DBQ989

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Originally a popular organ solo, this voluntary is a great addition to the repertoire. There is a short chorale prelude played by the ensemble without the solo trumpet, then the soloist enters playing the very tuneful and grand voluntary. The work can be performed without the prelude or the prelude can be played as a piece by itself. The solo part is playable by a good high school player. This piece is also available as a trumpet feature in a brass quintet and as an arrangement for solo trumpet and organ.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-55473-088-0

ISBN13: 978-1-55473-088-9

UPC: 685462005741

SKU: 81-DBQ989

Instrumentation: Double Brass Quintet

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Why we love this

David Marlatt's arrangement preserves the grand, ceremonial character of Bennett's original organ voluntary while giving brass quintet musicians real ensemble work. The flexible structure, which allows you to perform the chorale prelude independently or skip it entirely, means this piece adapts to your concert needs without sacrificing musical integrity.

What to expect

Stately and songful, like a ceremonial procession given wings. The quintet's opening chorale creates a hushed, reverent foundation before the trumpet ascends into the grand, tuneful melody of the voluntary itself, evoking the baroque organ's nobility without sacrificing the warmth and immediacy of live brass.

Who it's for

Brass quintet ensembles working at the medium-difficult level with a capable high school or advanced trumpet soloist. Directors seeking repertoire that bridges Baroque/Classical style with the sound and presence of modern brass instruments will find this arrangement particularly valuable for contests, festivals, or formal concert programming.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the opening chorale prelude carefully; the ensemble sets up the soloist's entrance, so clarity of voice leading matters as much as blend.
Work the trumpet soloist's part separately before bringing it into the full quintet context. The solo line is substantial and needs secure command of the lyrical passages.
Shape the voluntary's phrasing across the full brass quintet texture; the solo trumpet carries the melody, but supporting voices must breathe together to create a unified architectural sound.
Consider the piece's weight in your program: the ceremonial quality makes it effective either as a concert opener or as a substantial mid-program feature.

How to use it

Use this as a concert centerpiece or festival entry where you want to showcase your quintet's ensemble cohesion and a strong trumpet voice. The optional chorale prelude works equally well as a standalone opening number if you want to build toward the full voluntary, or you can pair the prelude with other chorale-based works for a thematic program.