Casterade - Breves Recontres
Breves Recontres ("Brief Encounters") is comprised of three short movements. The first movement features mixed meter, the second is a lyrical pavane, and the third is a lively scherzo. Parts available for trumpet in Bb or C.
Range (Bb trumpet): A below the staff to D above the staff
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Breves Recontres can be purchased here.
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*No professional recording available at time of publication.
Chance - Credo
Credo requires fluency in mixed meters including 5/8, 7/8, and 7/16. It contains many chromaticisms, but most of the leaps in this solo are smaller than a 5th.
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Range: D at bottom of the staff to C above the staff
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Credo can be purchased here.
Charlier - Solo de Concours
Solo de Concours is a contest piece that contains large intervals, arpeggio patterns, and some sections in 5/4. The high terrisitura and limited rest in this piece requires efficiency and stamina.
Range: G below the staff to C above the staff
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Solo de Concours can be purchased here.
Digital PDF download available here.