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Class 1 trumpet solo for a first timer

Posted by Okay... on 10/1/2025, 3:09 pm

I have a junior trumpet player who is ready to go Class 1. Has C two lines above the staff locked in.

I am not a trumpet player...what is the best/easiest class 1 trumpet solo that is NOT the Hyden trumpet concerto?

Thanks

Re: Class 1 trumpet solo for a first timer

Posted by HSBD on 10/3/2025, 6:28 am, in reply to "Class 1 trumpet solo for a first timer"

Andante et Allegro - Ropartz
Ode for Trumpet - Reed

Re: Class 1 trumpet solo for a first timer

Posted by Bald Eagle on 10/2/2025, 10:32 pm, in reply to "Class 1 trumpet solo for a first timer"

All of the previous suggestions are good, but last year I found a new one. Check out "Summer Suite" by Greg Bartholomew. You only have to play one movement and the first movement, "Popsicle Rocket Sunrise" is in my opinion more playable than anything else mentioned (and I've had kids play everything else mentioned for many years...)

Re: Class 1 trumpet solo for a first timer

Posted by small school director on 10/2/2025, 12:51 pm, in reply to "Class 1 trumpet solo for a first timer"

I like the Corelli Sonata VIII.

Re: Class 1 trumpet solo for a first timer

Posted by Me on 10/2/2025, 7:35 am, in reply to "Class 1 trumpet solo for a first timer"

The Haydn is actually deceptively difficult. Not a good choice for a first timer.

Without knowing your kid and their strengths, it's hard to pick a solo for them. All'Antica by Goeyens is fairly accessible. Andante et Allegro by Ropartz is a good "entry level" Class 1. And Sonata VIII by Corelli is much easier than it appears - very tuneful and lays well, just have to get the style and 12/8 meter for mvts 3 and 4.

Re: Class 1 trumpet solo for a first timer

Posted by Buck on 10/1/2025, 6:35 pm, in reply to "Class 1 trumpet solo for a first timer"

“Petite Piece Concertante” by Balay

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