4 trumpets

Fanfares are an integral part of the culture and heritage of trumpet playing. There are fanfares to celebrate royalty and fanfares to honor the “Uncommon Woman” and the “Common Man”. The individuals for whom this set of fanfares was written are... Read more

The “New Carnival of Venice” was written in 1985 for a July 4th concert celebrating American Independence Day by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl (17’400 places).
The piece was a success and subsequently has been... Read more

This work draws its inspiration from one of the most significant events in Armenian history: the Battle of Avarairi, 451 A.D. The Battle of Avarairi, a conflict waged to defend the presence of Christianity in Armenia, is poignant testimony to the... Read more

The “New Carnival of Venice” was written in 1985 for a July 4th concert celebrating American Independence Day by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl (17’400 places). The piece was a success and subsequently has been played... Read more

Trombola, Suite for 4 trumpets in Bb or in C, serves equally well as an etude or concert piece for a trumpet class or section. The melodic phrasing and harmonic colors are, along with the variety of rhythms, the basic concept of this work, which is... Read more

The Trumpet Outings series was conceived to provide trumpet players of all levels with a large and inclusive musical horizon. These books provide original etudes and ensemble pieces inspired by various composers and styles which reflect music... Read more

The Trumpet Outings series was conceived to provide trumpet players of all levels with a large and inclusive musical horizon. These books provide original etudes and ensemble pieces inspired by various composers and styles which reflect music... Read more

Written for 4 trumpets, the piece at times uses 2 groups of 2 trumpets antiphonally, while at other times combining all four trumpets. Of particular interest is the use of whisper mutes - practice mutes so soft they are normally used for late night... Read more

“Fanfare FT 1844” is a short fanfare which can be used for celebratory occasions. It is is tonal, rhythmic, and can be played on either Bb or C trumpets. Read more

The 52 «Pieces for Trumpets and Kettledrums» date from 1685. Their titles recall the great court spectacles, with placenames like Versailles, Fontainebleau, Vincennes, L'Orangerie, Le Palais Royal, Les Thileries etc. Read more

Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) published his swashbuckling novel under the title “The 3 Musketeers” in 1844. The book became a world success and numerous adaptations have been done for the stage, television and films. Jean-François Michel invites 4... Read more

While the marches share certain affinities, such as the thin textured openings and loud closings, the melodic lines, forms, use of soloists, textures, and rhythms vary considerably. In all, they are exciting, fun to play, and suitable both in... Read more

Australians and New Zealanders commemorate the ANZAC Day public holiday on April 25th every year to honor the bravery, and sacrifice, of the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), and those who have served their country in... Read more