Percy Hall Libri

Instrumentation: Bb Trumpet, F Horn and Trombone (Opt. Baritone)

THREE MINIATURES was written to fill a need for short, playable saxophone ensembles offering the chance to play music of varied style and tempi to the young artist. The lyrical Air" provides opportunities to focus on tone, phrasing and musicality. The second movement is a very traditional "Minuet" which offers greater challenges to ensemble playing. The last movement, "Jig," is the most technically challenging of the three. Together, these three short pieces provide a complete musical work which can be performed by several arrangements of saxophone quartet, ranging from four altos to two altos, one tenor and one baritone."

MP3.com, Inc. offers a collection of American Civil War songs in moving pictures expert group (MPEG) layer 3 (MP3) format. Each of the selections can be played in either high or low fidelity. The lyrics to the songs are also available.

This incredibly famous Trumpet Voluntary (often attributed to Henry Purcell) is one of the most often requested wedding pieces of all times. This arrangement features a trumpet duo (or optional solo) and band. The band parts are very reasonable and the solo parts could be performed by members of the ensemble or could feature guest soloists such as an older student or even the conductor! The popularity of this melody is sure to win over audiences and it gives an opportunity to show off the talents of a pair of students or other guest soloists.