Trumpets Up Front: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Trumpet Section Feature
By John O'Reilly
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0000505
$48.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpets Up Front: Score | $7.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: E-flat Alto Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: Bells | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Trumpets Up Front: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 |
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Description
Put those beginning trumpet players right out in front of your band and let them shine in this very easy original work that only uses six pitches (B-flat to G) and very basic repeated pitch eighth note patterns. Scored with only one trumpet and clarinet part, this bright feature will work well on that very first mid-winter concert. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Trumpets Up Front: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Accent on Achievement
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
116
SKU:
00-PK-0000505
More about this title
About the Composer: John O'Reilly
John O'Reilly is a prolific composer and arranger whose pedagogical works have shaped concert band curricula for decades. His output reflects a deep understanding of how young musicians learn, pairing musical integrity with carefully scaffolded technical demands that keep students engaged without overwhelming them.
O'Reilly's compositions for beginning and intermediate ensembles appear regularly in school music programs across North America. His work with the Accent on Achievement series demonstrates his commitment to creating repertoire that serves both educational and artistic purposes.
Why we love this
A single trumpet feature at the Grade 1 level opens doors that rarely exist for your most eager young brass players. O'Reilly strips away harmonic complexity to focus on lyrical clarity, giving beginners a genuine moment of musical ownership while your clarinet section provides uncluttered support.
What to expect
Bright and optimistic, with a forward-moving energy that carries the audience along. The limited pitch range and repeated patterns create a hypnotic, accessible sound that lets the pure tone of the young trumpet take center stage.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands looking for a confidence-building feature that spotlights trumpet players without demanding advanced technique. Band directors seeking accessible repertoire that delivers musicality and ensemble cohesion at the first concert of the season.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the trumpet soloist establish a singing tone from the first note; the simplicity of the material means every adjustment in sound quality becomes immediately audible.
- Keep the clarinet accompaniment transparent and rhythmically locked; these players are supporting a featured voice, not competing for attention.
- Resist the urge to add tempo fluctuation; the bright, forward energy of the piece comes from steady pulse and clean articulation across the band.
- Give the featured trumpet player space to breathe between phrases without losing momentum; breathing doesn't have to mean tempo drop.
How to use it
Schedule this for your first major concert after winter break when your trumpet section has gained enough security to carry a feature. It pairs well on a program with full-band arrangements, functioning as a stylistic highlight that shifts focus and energy without jarring the concert flow.
Skills your students will build
- Playing sustained pitches with consistent tone quality
- Executing repeated eighth-note rhythmic patterns with precision
- Navigating the B-flat to G pitch range with reliability
- Supporting a featured voice through accompaniment
- Performing as a soloist or featured section member within a large ensemble context