Trumpets of Seville: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By John O'Reilly
Grade: 1.5 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0000365
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Heat up your next concert with this spicy Spanish-style number! Trumpets of Seville gives all of your sections a chance to shine as the melody is passed throughout the band. With its characteristic rhythms and entertaining orchestrations, this fantastic original work by John O'Reilly will charm your audiences. Olé! Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 24.
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Additional Details
Series:
Accent on Achievement
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
116
SKU:
00-PK-0000365
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About the Composer: John O'Reilly
John O'Reilly is a composer and arranger whose works have become staples in music education curricula across North America. His compositions for beginning and intermediate bands balance accessibility with genuine musical interest, making them reliable choices for directors seeking quality original works that engage both students and audiences.
Why we love this
O'Reilly writes for the ensemble you actually have, not the one you wish for. Every section gets a genuine melodic moment rather than sitting on sustained chords, and the Latin idiom gives students rhythmic material that sounds sophisticated at Grade 1.5. Your audiences will hear a confident, charming piece, not a stepping stone.
What to expect
Bright and rhythmically alive, with the relaxed confidence of a Spanish plaza. The melody dances through the band with warmth rather than aggression, supported by a steady, infectious pulse that carries students through the form. It's the kind of piece where an audience visibly settles in to enjoy itself.
Who it's for
Band directors programming Grade 1.5 concerts who need a piece that sounds polished without requiring advanced technique. Students in the intermediate stages benefit from the varied section features, which keep all voices engaged and invested. This works equally well as a concert opener or closer.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the characteristic Latin rhythm in your rhythm section first. Once the bass line and snare drums establish the groove solidly, the melody lines sit on top with ease.
- Balance the trumpet features against the full band texture. These soloists don't need to blast; clarity matters more than volume when the orchestration is full.
- Shape each melodic section with attention to phrasing, even when the piece moves briskly. The Spanish character comes through in graceful lines, not mechanical playing.
- Listen for the transition points where the melody passes to different sections. Slight attention to hand position or slight dynamic lift helps the audience follow the traveling melody.
How to use it
Open a pops or family concert with this to set an upbeat tone immediately. It pairs naturally with other Latin or world music selections, or stands alone as a program brightener between heavier works. Since it correlates with Accent on Achievement Book 2, pair it with your method book sequence if you're building a curriculum-aligned concert.
Skills your students will build
- Playing characteristic Latin rhythm patterns with precision and relaxation
- Passing melody lines between sections while maintaining musical continuity
- Balancing solo features within a full band texture
- Sustaining rhythmic clarity in ensemble playing across different instrumental families