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The musical material for Canyon Echoes was inspired after a trip to the Grand Canyon. The open voicings of quartal harmonies reflect the canyon's vast expanse. This work is fun to perform and enjoyabl...

The material in these duets have been taken from a variety of public domain sources including vocal duets and instrumental works for strings, horns, flutes and even bagpipes(!); composers represent bo...

This collection of short original duets is ideal for developing strong musical skills, independent playing and just having fun! Possible uses might include anything from a short interlude between conc...

Trombonists have always played chorales for the development of fine ensemble performance. The limited technical demands, clear harmonies and independent lines in this style permit players to focus on...

This is a second collection of original compositions by award winner educator and composer Kevin Kaisershot set for 3 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situa...

Scherzo Diabolique is a diabolical display of notes and rhythms designed to showcase the technical skills of the trio who performs it. It is a relentless foray into a facile-fingered fold. While initi...

This energetic work is dance-like in character with a touch of frivolity. It brings to mind a more contemporary setting of the moresca or Renaissance masque. It is also the third movement of the trump...

This version of the Canadian national anthem is accessible to developing musicians. For a more ornate and complex edition (grade 3), please look at 81-STR111.

This incredibly famous trumpet solo has been arranged here for string orchestra. Noble and majestic, this piece is a great example of Baroque style and articulations. This piece is suitable for a vari...

This is, without a doubt, the most often played processional at graduations from elementary school through to college and university. Only the main theme has been adapted here and there are several 'e...

These dances were taken from a much larger suite originally for 4 recorders. Style is everything with these short pieces. Brilliant fortes are contrasted with smooth lyrical playing. The ensemble must...

'Shimmer' is a calm, reflective piece that refers to the meaning of the word itself: to shine with a subdued flickering light, as in a reflection on water. The main melody is simple and repeated sever...

There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of instruments. This arrangement for strings is a welcome addition to this repertoire. The independent, interwea...

Through the Eye of the Storm' is a piece full of suspense and intensity, describing the fury of a storm. It begins with strong dynamics and articulation, then introduces the rhythmic drive that is car...

Earthscape' is a lyrical piece inspired by the view of our planet from space. In the silent, black vacuum of space exists this bright blue planet, slowly rotating, giving astronauts a serene and breat...

Windscape is in four sections. It opens with 'The Winds from the North.' The driving bass line combined with the punctuated shots represent the bitter winds that blow into Ontario in the winter time....

The Dragon King, China's first emperor, was crowned in 221 BC. He unified the various states throughout the country and led with an iron hand. Some of the massive projects he ordered were the construc...

Antonio Vivaldi wrote this work for two trumpets and strings and it has become the most popular double concerto for trumpets. The music is simple and elegant, utilizing the non-chromatic capabilities...

The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem, dated around 600 BC, by the poet Homer. It tells of the events that befall the Greek hero Odysseus in his long journeys after the fall of Troy and when he, a...

Inventions have changed our lives. Whether it be the wheel, electricity, car, telephone or the microchip, inventions have allowed us to live better, and sometimes longer, lives. This piece is about th...

Queen Anne's Revenge was the final ship sailed by Edward Thatch, also known as the pirate, Blackbeard. To give the 'pirate-like' feeling to the music, it has been composed in 6/8 time, as have many pi...

A karesansui is a Japanese rock garden which is an enclosed shallow sandbox containing sand, gravel and rocks. The sea is symbolized, not by water but, by sand raked in patterns that suggest rippling...

Also found on Mr. Schultzs recording entitled Music for Trumpet and Organ Volume 3 is this Solo by John Stanley. This is a brilliant transcription with colourful organ ornaments and superb piccolo tru...

Found on Erik Schultzs critically acclaimed Music for Trumpet and Organ Volume 2, this concerto by Tommaso Albinoni is a spectacular showpiece for the piccolo trumpet. A beautiful piece of music combi...

This bold and exciting work was commissioned by the trumpet and organ duo of Erik Schultz and Jan Overduin. Premiered in Germany, this three-sectioned work explores colours and textures available to t...