Weiner - Suite
Suite is an excellent solo for demonstrating one's ability to play dynamic contrasts, as the composer indicated many dynamic changes. Most intervals in this solo are smaller than a fifth. It is rhythmically simple, comprised mainly of eighth and sixteenth notes in 4/4 and 3/4. The second movement has a few syncopations, and the final movement has a brief section of mixed meter. No multiple tonguing is required.
Range: C below the staff to C above the staff
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Suite can be purchased here.
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*No professional recording available at time of publication.
Williams - Prelude and Scherzo
Prelude and Scherzo has two sections. The Prelude contains a fanfare figure and lyrical stepwise lines. The Scherzo is in a quick 6/8 requiring fast fingers and light double tonguing. It combines scales, arpeggios, and chromatic licks. There is a cadenza in the middle of the movement before the main melody returns and leads to a coda.
Range: A below the staff to Bb above the staff
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Prelude and Scherzo can be purchased here.
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*No professional recording available at time of publication.
Williams - Second Concerto
Second Concerto is a test of the performer's flexibility and endurance. Phrases frequently move throughout the entire range of the instrument very quickly. The sections are long with little rest during or between them. It also requires double tonguing and fast finger technique.
Range: Gb below the staff to C above the staff (opt. F)
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Second Concerto can be purchased here.
A digital PDF download is available here.
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*No professional recording available at time of publication.
Williams - Third Concerto
Third Concerto is set in A minor (Bb trumpet pitch) and contains both flowing melodies and technical licks. It uses many ornaments including grace notes and turns. Techniques required include triple tonguing, quick arpeggios, and rapid scale patterns. There is also a lengthy cadenza in the middle of the piece.
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Third Concerto can be purchased here.
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*No professional recording available at time of publication.