Find Scores
How Scores are Organized
The Music Collection uses Library of Congress Classification, or LCC, for organizing print books and scores on the shelves. Used in libraries worldwide, this system groups items by topic and assigns each a unique alphanumeric call number. Hint: Enter the first part of a call number into OneSearch to see all items in a given section. Include AND trumpet to further narrow results.
Call Numbers for Trumpet Music:
M85 - 89 Works for solo trumpet
M260 - 261 Works for trumpet and piano
M260 Collections
M261 Separate works --> sonatas
M357.4 Brass trios
M457.4 Brass quartets
M557.4 Brass quintets
M1030 - 1031 Works for trumpet and orchestra --> concertos
M1030 Scores. Parts
M1031 Piano reductions
M1130 - 1131 Works for trumpet and string orchestra
M1205 - 1206 Solo instrument(s) with band
MT 440 - 456 Instrumental techniques
MT 442 Systems and methods
MT 445 Studies and exercises --> etudes
MT 446 Orchestral excerpts
*See the Music Performance Research Guide for advice on finding scores in OneSearch.
Score Anthologies
These anthologies each feature works for trumpet by several composers and can be found in the Music Collection. Follow the links below to search their tables of contents online before finding them on library shelves.
Classic Style: Classical Favorites for Trumpet by
Classic Style is a selection of favorites from the orchestral, operatic, and solo repertoire. This presents a challenge for better endurance, greater range, and more refinement. Hence, trumpeters will be further equipped to assume a soloist’s mindset. While transposing is encouraged and inspired performing is expected, boring playing is forbidden!
Call Number: M88 .C63 2023Publication Date: 2023
Contemporary French: Recital Pieces for Trumpet and Piano. by
"Contemporary French Recital Pieces for Trumpet and Piano" is a compilation of works designed to challenge and inspire advancing trumpeters. This collection features pieces by prominent French composers, showcasing a variety of styles and technical demands. These pieces are carefully chosen to provide a well-rounded repertoire for recital performances, emphasizing lyrical expression, technical prowess, and stylistic interpretation. This book is an excellent resource for students preparing for competitions, exams, or recitals, offering a blend of lyrical and technical challenges.
Call Number: M260 .C6Publication Date: 1953
Wedding Trumpet Solos by
The Wedding Essentials series is a great resource for wedding musicians, featuring beautiful arrangements for a variety of instruments. Each book includes reference recordings accessed online to help couples choose the perfect songs for their wedding ceremony or reception. This folio for trumpet features 10 songs: Air on the G String * Allegro Maestoso * Ave Maria * Jupiter * Ode to Joy * Rondeau * Triumphal March * Trumpet Tune * Trumpet Voluntary * Wedding March.
Call Number: M260 .W43 2011Publication Date: 2011
Interlibrary Loan
Users are encouraged to search for items beyond University Libraries' catalog via RILM Abstracts of Music Literature and WorldCat. Materials not available in print or online may be requested through Interlibrary Loan. Please allow up to seven days for electronic delivery and up to fourteen days for delivery of physical items.