Trumpet repertoire explained

The trumpet repertoire consists of solo literature and orchestral or, more commonly, band parts written for the trumpet. Tracings its origins to 1500 BC, the trumpet is a musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family.

Among the repertoire for the trumpet are the following works:

Solo trumpet

Trumpet ensemble

Brass trio

Brass quintet

Brass ensemble

Trumpet and keyboard

Solo de Concours

Chamber music with trumpet

Trumpet and orchestra

See also: Trumpet concerto.

Trumpet and wind ensemble

Electroacoustic

Theatrical roles

Famous orchestral excerpts

References