Fantasy Pieces for Trumpet by Derek Bourgeois is a collection of nine unaccompanied pieces for Trumpet, designed to explore a wide range of technical and musical challenges. Originally conceived as audition material for the National Youth Orchestra, the collection is suitable for advancing and accomplished players, with a difficulty level ranging from slightly difficult to diploma standard.

The collection comprises five longer pieces and four shorter pieces, each addressing different aspects of trumpet technique and musical interpretation. Particular attention is given to rhythmic accuracy, subtle changes in dynamics, tone production and changing time signatures, helping players develop greater technical control and expressive confidence.

Reviewed in Music Teacher, the collection has been praised for its coverage of important performance skills, making it a useful resource for developing trumpet players preparing for advanced study, auditions and solo performance.

Key Features:

• Nine unaccompanied pieces by Derek Bourgeois
• Written specifically for Trumpet
• Originally conceived as National Youth Orchestra audition material
• Five longer pieces and four shorter pieces
• Slightly difficult to diploma standard
• Explores rhythmic accuracy, dynamics and tone production
• Develops control of changing time signatures and musical phrasing
• Suitable for advanced study, auditions and solo performance
• No piano accompaniment required

Fantasy Pieces for Trumpet provides a varied and challenging selection of solo repertoire, combining technical development with opportunities for expressive playing and musical interpretation.

The tunes include:

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• Premium 350gsm silk card, laminated and printed on both sides
• 55mm by 210mm
• All major key signatures with their relative minor keys
• Staff note names for lines and spaces
• Ideal for musicians, students and teachers
• A useful companion for lessons, practice and exam preparation