Essay for Six Trumpets

Description

Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Trumpet in Bb 4, Trumpet in Bb 5, Trumpet in Bb 6 — A short (4:00) and varied sound-piece for trumpets, this is fun to play and not too hard technically - but it takes careful attention to balance to make it sound really good. Cup and Harmon mutes are used to good effect. Recorded by Tromba Mundi (James Ackley, director) on MSR Classics (MS 1320).