Ode for Trumpet with Band - SMC378 | Musica

"Ode for Trumpet" by Alfred Reed was first performed by Don Jacoby with the Texas All-State Band conducted by Clarence Sawhill, on February 10, 1956, at the Texas Music Educators Association clinic/convention in Dallas, Texas. The Solo Trumpet part has been edited by Don Jacoby, for whom the work was written.

The composition is developed in free variation form from an eight measure theme. After a short introduction this theme appears for the first time. There are three variations with a short interlude after the first variation. The theme reappears in its original form before the interlude returns to form the coda.

The melodies in Solo Trumpet and orchestra are interweaved like a dialogue, broad and singing. The tempo is always relaxed and never hurried.