2019-2020 TMEA All-State Trumpet Etude #1

Former TMEA All-State Musician and Pursuit of Music's own Michael Attaway performs the 2019-2020 All-State Trumpet selection #1. Please visit pursuitofmusic.com in the coming weeks for a full lesson-plan accompanied by practice videos to help you make all-state this year!
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Selection 1
Page(s): 37
Key:
Etude Title: No. 40
Tempo: Quarter note 90-110
Play from Beginning to End.
Errata:
There are two versions of this etude on the page - play the first one in the key of E-flat concert
The last two beats of m. 10 are triplets
The first beat of m. 12 is a triplet. Updated July 29.
The first beat of m. 20 is a triplet
The articulation pattern in m. 35 should match m. 3, slurring only the entire triplet on beat three and the entire dotted-eighth sixteenth on beat 4.
Performance Guide:
With broad, large leaps and stark dynamic contrasts, this etude will show off the performer’s command of the instrument in all registers and dynamics. As you navigate the intervals of the opening, it is important to be sure that your sound is just as bold on the low E in m. 2 as it is on the high b-flat. Practice this interval carefully and build up to it over time.
Note the dynamic changes throughout, especially the contrasting dynamics in m. 17 and m. 24. Remember, just as consistency of sound is essential in all registers, the same is required at all dynamic levels.
Rhythmic accuracy is vital, especially with the triplets and dotted-eighth sixteenths. Take care not to allow the triplets influence the performance of the dotted rhythms. Practicing with subdivisions will always help ensure that sixteenth notes are properly placed.
Take the time to plan your approach during trills and know exactly how many alternations you will place in each. Consider ending the trill in m. 25 on the “and” of four to leave space for the grace notes that follow, and always end trills on the principal note. All grace notes should be performed before the next beat, not on it.
Consider your choice of tempo carefully. This etude could lure the performer into too fast a tempo or speeding up over time. The indication of Maestoso is much more important that the overall tempo you choose. Perform this work as stately and majestically as you can while maintaining a steady pulse.