Ode for Trumpet

From Wind Repertory Project
Alfred Reed

Alfred Reed


General Info

Year: 1956
Duration: c. 4:50
Difficulty: III/IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Southern Music
Cost: Score and Parts - $85.00

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Instrumentation

Condensed Score
Solo B-flat Trumpet
C Piccolo
D-flat Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Orchestra Bells
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal


Errata

  • Oboe, m.35 (D + 6): 3rd note should be B-flat, not B-natural


Program Notes

This composition was first performed by Don Jacoby, with the Texas All-State Band conducted by Clarence Sawhill, on February 10th, 1956, at the TMEA Convention in Dallas, Texas. The composition is developed in free variation form from an eight-measure theme. After a short introduction this theme appears for the first time. There are three variations with a short interlude after the first variation, the theme reappears in its original form before the interlude returns to form the coda. The melodies in Solo Trumpet and orchestra are interweaved like a dialogue, broad and singing. The tempo is always relaxed and never hurried.

- Program Note adapted from composer


In 1955, Alfred Reed was commissioned by the C.G. Conn Band Instrument Company to write this selection for their premiere trumpet artist of the day, Don Jacoby. Jacoby recorded this selection on his Have Conns Will Travel album and later premiered the work with the 1956 Texas All-State Band conducted by Clarence Sawhill. A throwback to the days of the big band, this lush arrangement is a great feature to showcase the advanced trumpet artist in your band.

- Program Note by the VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band concert program, 20 December 2013


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State Ratings

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Resources

  • Reed, A. (1959). Ode for Trumpet [score]. Southern Music: New York.