Solos for 9th Grade Student

Jethro Vindabona · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 9:16 am Post subject:

I was wondering if anyone might have some recommendations for a challenging but playable solo for a 9th grade trumpet student.

I believe at last year's contest she played one in the Vandercook series...maybe Antares, Arcturus, Cygnus, or etc..

This year we are looking for something slightly more challenging...but preferably something that doesn't stray above a written G (top of the staff) or maybe the A a step above. The solo does not have to be on any particular required list.

On this subject...are there any sheet music websites that give you a visual preview of solos, or at least list the range of the piece?

Many thanks for your help.

-Jethro

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cwerickson · Heavyweight Member Joined: 06 Jul 2003 Posts: 642

The ITG Youth web site has a solos page. It's not a complete resource, yet, by any means, but there are several pieces listed and reviewed there.. all have the range listed.

http://www.trumpetguild.org//itgyouth/solo_rev.htm

Best of luck!

Tina

Jethro Vindabona · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 10:50 am Post subject:

Wow. Those reviews are going to be VERY helpful. Thank you so much, Tina!!

tpetplyr · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 3:11 am Post subject:

If double tounging isn't a problem, try teh Goedicke Concert etude. if it IS, then don't. I remember being a 9th grade student who had trouble finding solos that stayed below G or A. There are a good ones out there so don't worry:)
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Jethro Vindabona · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 2:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the tip. The Concert Etude is a nice chart. We might suggest that one for her in a year or so...once the multiple tonguing settles in some. Thanks again!

DaveH · Heavyweight Member Joined: 20 Nov 2001 Posts: 3861

I played Balay's Petite Piece Concertante in 9th grade for the Solo and Ensemble Contest - it went very well.

It is within your range - and no multiple tonguing. I recommend you check it out.

Jethro Vindabona · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 2:52 pm Post subject:

Yes, I think I remember that one. A local college instructor also suggested it recently. Thanks, DaveH! We'll add it to the list.

StewMuse · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 6:32 am Post subject:

I have done arrangements of the J.F. Haydn, Michael Haydn, and J.N. Hummel trumpet concertos with the younger student in mind. They each come with an accompaniment CD for practicing, as well as the solo trumpet and piano parts. Definitely more challenging than Vandercook, but without the original pieces' rtange issues.
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trumpetmike · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:15 am Post subject:

This might sound a bit obvious to many of you, but I have no idea how old a 9th grade student is.
I have looked at this thread and been tempted to post, but without knowing what sort of age I am supposed to be recommending for, it is a bit tricky.

Before anybody says how obvious it is - I am in the UK - how should I know what age a 9th grade student is?

I have a few suggestions, I just want to be sure that they will be appropriate

Cheers for the info

Jethro Vindabona · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 4:19 am Post subject:

Thanks for the replies, Stewmuse and trumpetmike. The student is around 14 years old. I think she started playing 3 years ago.