A modern B trumpet (Bach Stradivarius model)

The trumpet repertoire consists of solo literature and orchestral or, more commonly, band parts written for the trumpet. Tracings its origins to 1500 BC, the trumpet is a musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family.

Among the repertoire for the trumpet are the following works:

Solo trumpet

Trumpet ensemble

Brass trio

Brass quintet

Brass ensemble

Trumpet and keyboard

Chamber music with trumpet

Trumpet and orchestra

See also: Trumpet concerto

Trumpet and wind ensemble

Electroacoustic

Theatrical roles

Famous orchestral excerpts

References