If you are thinking about auditioning on trumpet for a military band, this is a MUST-HAVE resource. It includes all the important excerpts in beautifully engraved, clear notation, plus written insights from players who have not only performed in military bands for years but also judge many auditions and make hiring decisions. It also offers perspectives on the audition process and life in a military band.
This edition is jam packed with audition material you need to master, including Wind Band Excerpts, Marches and Bugle Calls.
This book is like having an expert teacher by your side, helping you to navigate all aspects of the military band audition process.
Testimonials
Jeff Curnow – Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Phildelphia Orchestra, Former Empire Brass
“A fabulous idea, and long overdue! Congrats, Kevin Paul, Davy DeArmond, and Andrew Bishop for creating this detailed, comprehensive approach to a military band career that’s sure to become a staple in every student’s library and every teacher’s studio.”
Ryan Gardner – University of Colorado, Boulder
“The Military Trumpeter is a true gift to students, teachers, and anyone interested in auditioning for a military band. Not only are the excerpts beautifully laid out, but the advice from the editors is extraordinarily valuable. From horn choices to thoughtful tempo or style suggestions, Kevin, Davy, and Andrew have done a great job in making this excerpt book a one-stop shop for excerpts, marches, and bugle calls necessary for military band auditions.”
Col. Timothy Holton (Ret.) – Founder/Artistic Director/Conductor of The Maryland Winds, Former Leader of the West Point Band, the Army Field Band, and “Pershing’s Own” Army Band
“Congratulations to the authors for bringing this valuable resource to trumpeters who are interested in a military music career. The advice is timely and the excerpts are an accurate depiction of what I experienced in nearly three decades of facilitating military band auditions. I highly recommend this compilation to all talented trumpet players who are considering taking an audition.”
Jennifer Marotta – USC Thornton School of Music, Former Trumpet/Cornet of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band
“The Military Trumpeter is a fantastic resource for anyone that is working toward a career in a military band. As a former member of "The President's Own" US Marine Band, I would have appreciated this book a lot when I was auditioning! There are many valuable things about this book. Having the most common excerpts at hand with insightful tips for each piece is helpful and convenient. The bugle calls and information is very helpful as well, especially since those are less commonly understood but are often asked on auditions. I will use this book with any student that will be auditioning for a military job and I highly recommend it!”
Amy McCabe – Professional Trumpet Player and Educator
“What a great resource to have so many standard wind band excerpts, marches, and bugle calls in one place, with great tips and thorough context provided by experts actually doing the job! As a principal trumpet player in a premier military band who has listened to many auditions, this a great way to get set up for success. If you’re just dipping your toe in the water taking mock military auditions at conferences, teaching students, or really going for a premier band job in Washington DC, The Military Trumpeter is a one-stop-shop for everyone prepping for excellence!”
Christopher Smith – Principal Trumpet, San Diego Symphony, Former member of “The President’s Own”
United States Marine Band
“BRAVO to Kevin, Davy and Andrew on this much needed Military Band Excerpt Book! In terms of full time employment, we trumpet players only have a few options - orchestras or military bands being the top choices. There have been orchestral trumpet excerpt books around for decades. Now - this military band excerpt book is a much needed “one-stop” resource for anyone looking to have all of the most requested band excerpts in one book. The excerpts in The Military Trumpeter are easy to read and in a standardized font - so everything LOOKS the same on the page - or the iPad. CONGRATULATIONS again! This book should find a home in every trumpet studio and every trumpet players’ personal library who is looking for employment with the military bands - some of the best bands in the world!”
Ginger Turner – Board Member of the International Women’s Brass Conference, Former Principal Trumpet and Element Leader, The United States Army Field Band
“This book is a much-needed resource for all trumpet players looking for work—not just in military bands, but ANYWHERE! The excerpts and advice, both difficult to come by, are conveniently and expertly packaged together so the student can focus on putting in the work, not on searching for information and material. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen. Well done!”
