Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik | Trumpet Sextet
Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik | Trumpet Sextet
Duration: 3 Minute, 30 Seconds-5 Minutes, 30 Seconds
Instrumentation: 2 Solo Piccolo Trumpets, 2 Trumpets (Bb and C Parts), 2 Flugelhorns
'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' is one of Mozart's most famous serenades he has ever composed. This composition, originally for string quartet, has many recognizable melodies that are continuously in our modern popular culture. This arrangement for trumpets takes from the original string quartet version of the work and translates the articulation the best express the work for brass instruments.
The arrangement showcases two piccolo trumpet soloists as the main feature.
'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' is one of Mozart's most famous serenades he has ever composed. This composition, originally for string quartet, has many recognizable melodies that are continuously in our modern popular culture. With this, altering from the original manuscript too much, would dilute the energy and magic of the original work. This arrangement for trumpets takes from the original string quartet version of the work and translates the articulation the best express the work for brass instruments.
This arrangement includes the first movement, I. Allegro. If other movements are desired, they can be created upon request.
Performance Notes
The arrangement showcases two piccolo trumpet soloists as the main feature. Performers are allowed to choose their desired setup between the following performance orders.
Antiphonal Performance
Piccolo Trumpet 1
Trumpet 1
Flugelhorn 1
Flugelhorn 2
Trumpet 2
Piccolo Trumpet 2
Score Order Performance
Piccolo Trumpet 1
Piccolo Trumpet 2
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Flugelhorn 1
Flugelhorn 2
Performers can also alter the arrangements difficult by changing the running 16th note lines to 8th notes, as well as lowering difficult high passages if necessary. Optional 8vbs are already given throughout the arrangement.