Bugler's Holiday

By: Leroy Anderson

Performed By: The United States Army Band

Listen to how each musician articulates with clarity and in unison with the entire trumpet section. Each trumpet player is playing at the exact tempo and rhythmic accuracy. Notice how all musicians are performing with straight posture, embouchure (mouth shape), and breath control. How can we also work on these techniques in our band classroom?

The Carnival of Venice

By: Jean Baptiste Arban

Arranged By:Donald Hunsberger

Performed By: United States Navy Concert Band

What pictures do you illustrate in your mind as you listen to this piece of music? How do the instruments create this musical story in your mind?

Listen to the clear articulation of both the band and the solo trumpet player. The band does a wonderful job at accompanying the soloist by blending and always allowing the solo trumpet melody to be heard.

Music moves us in ways words cannot. It taps into our emotions. This piece is a gorgeous work of art. Listen to how each musician performs together creating one masterpiece of harmonious music.