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Abstract

My thesis is represented through a variety of pieces, which I feel represent the vastness of the trumpet repertoire. I have performed pieces from each of the major eras in music history: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century. As well, I have performed with a variety of different ensembles: trumpet with piano accompaniment; trumpet with organ accompaniment; trumpet and soprano duet with piano accompaniment; solo trumpet with brass choir accompaniment; and brass quintet. I also incorporated many different types of trumpets into my playing, Bb trumpet, piccolo trumpet and Eb trumpet. I feel that this choice of repertoire portrays the versatility, and demands the dedication required of being a trumpet player in this day and age.