Trumpet Ensemble Music

Instrumentation- Trumpet quartet
Composer- trans.Chidester
Length- 2:47
Difficulty- M
Range – Low A to F top line
Endurance- 2
Finger technique- 2
Counting ability- 2
Ensemble difficulty-2+

This is a very popular number with a definite Mexican flavor. Double tonguing is required (simplify by replacing first and third sixteenth notes with eighth notes) but other than that, it is easy to perform. Everyone shares in the work load including a little horn off beats throughout. There are ample rests for each player.

Listen to the sample MeGusta
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Instrumentation- Trumpet quartet
Composer- Gilbert Becaud arr.Chidester
Length- 3:08
Difficulty- M
Range – Low B to A above staff
Endurance- 3
Finger technique- 2
Counting ability- 2
Ensemble difficulty- 2

I have always enjoyed doing thing in a Bolero style and this is one of my favorites. The chart sounds taxing but because of each player trading on both the melody and the ostinato lines, no one has to get hurt. It has a very limited range and counting is not a problem. I’d give this a 10, pun intended.

Listen to the sample What Now My Love?
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Instrumentation- Trumpet Quartet
Composer- Battaille, Gilbert, Grenet arr.Chidester
Length- 1:45
Difficulty- VE
Range – Low A to top space E
Endurance- 1
Finger technique- 1
Counting ability- 2
Ensemble difficulty- 1

This is both easy and interesting. Those two are hard to pull off but I think you will enjoy this one. I have included many rests and the melody is shared. The middle section includes an interesting vamp figure which builds and eventually includes the melody. If you need a good arrangement for your lower level players, this is it.

Listen to the sample Mama Inez
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Instrumentation- Four trumpets
Composer- Gonzalez
Length- 3:31
Difficulty- D
Range – Low G to high C
Endurance- 3
Finger technique- 3
Counting ability- 3
Ensemble difficulty- 3

This is another request number. Several people asked for some mariachi tunes so this would be one. The guitar and bass are also included but could be played without. This brought back some great times I had with a group in Dallas called the Matamoros Brass. If you’re out there Tommy, give me a call, you had a great band and thanks for working with a gringo.

Listen to the sample De Torreon a Lerdo
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Instrumentation- Four trumpets
Composer- Chidester
Length- 2:59
Difficulty- M
Range – Low B to G top space
Endurance- 3 (fourth part)
Finger technique- 3
Counting ability- 3
Ensemble difficulty- 3

This is a nice Latin number with an interesting, building vamp section at the end for excitement. The 1st part has an optional high D but can be played down an octave by the younger players. The range is only an octave and a 6th with no real difficulties for the players. This is a fun piece to perform. The audience will definitely be moving on this one.

Listen to the sample El Noche Caliente
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Instrumentation- Four trumpets
Composer- Alpert
Length- 2:38
Difficulty- M
Range – Low G to E top space
Endurance- 2
Finger technique- 2
Counting ability- 2
Ensemble difficulty- 2/3

This leans toward a theme and variations of the famous number. It covers styles from swing to Cha-Cha. Each player has a very independent line so confidence is needed to hold it together. This would be a fun piece for any quartet.

Listen to the sample The Magic Trumpet
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Instrumentation- Four trumpets
Composer- Alpert
Length- 1:05
Difficulty- E/M
Range – Low G to G above staff
Endurance- 2
Finger technique- 2
Counting ability- 2
Ensemble difficulty- 2

This is one of the most recognizable Tijuana Brass hits and is fun to perform. Optional repeats can be added to lengthen this number.

Listen to the sample Tijuana Taxi
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Instrumentation- Four trumpets
Composer- Alpert
Length- 2:20
Difficulty- M/E
Range – Low G to A above staff
Endurance- 2
Finger technique- 2
Counting ability- 2
Ensemble difficulty- 2

A blast from the past! A real fun number which gets everyone on their feet.

Listen to the sample Mexican Shuffle
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