An arrangement of my popular original work set for Bb Piccolo Trumpet & Piano, entitled Fanfare & Soliloquy.

Would love to hear this performed live, any takers?

Fanfare & Soliloquy is an outstanding choice for a recital or contest piece for a professional level player of Trumpet. The rousing Fanfare appears both at the beginning and end of the work, surrounding the lovely Soliloquy. While quite dramatic and featuring a few sections of technical challenge for the soloist, the work is also quite short and accessible - and a clear audience-pleaser!

A skilled accompanist would be most helpful given the mixed meters and frequent tempo changes; however, the work would also be a manageable challenge for a young pianist working on his or her accompanying skills!

Overall, the piece helps to fill an important void for Piccolo Trumpet repertoire - that of new, original works for the instrument which are accessible for musician and audience alike.

Check out the album Soprillogy, where you can hear Nigel Wood’s performance on the Soprillo Saxophone.