The first and third movements are lively, the second is reflective. There are several solo passages for other players. This was first performed by professional musicians including John Thomas, trumpet soloist, at Bard College on August 1, 2003. The orchestra was tiny, with only one player per string part, one each of flute, oboe/English horn, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trombone, and two percussionists. The audio recording is provided here. There have been four other performances: soloist Richard Welker with the San Francisco Civic Symphony, February 8, 2004, soloist William Essert with piano reduction played by Mary Sharman, May 23, 2004, Tom Dickerson, soloist, with the College of Marin Orchestra, May 14, 2005, and Brian Hertz, soloist, with the San Francisco Composers Chamber Orchestra, June 9, 2007
Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra
