Principal Trumpet of Pittsburgh, Micah Wilkinson, to Release 'Book of Solos'

The NEW Book of Solos Trumpet

Edited by Pittsburgh Symphony’s Principal Trumpet Micah Wilkinson.

Official launch date: 7.24.2020

 

Book of Solos Trumpet is sheet music designed to be thoughtful, convenient, and value-driven. It includes 30 professional trumpet/cornet/piccolo solos in one book. The only book that lasts you from student to pro.

Our incredible team includes the world’s best musicians and designers. Our editor, Micah Wilkinson, is one of the world’s most exciting musicians, having held positions with San Diego Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, and Chicago Symphony. Most recently, Micah was appointed Principal Trumpet with Pittsburgh Symphony. Our music engraver is New York’s finest - his work can be seen in the scores of Broadway, Philip Glass, and Chris Thile.

Book of Solos Trumpet is printed on spiral bound heavy paper and is designed to last for years. Every solo has been expertly edited and includes commentary by Micah Wilkinson. You can find the piano accompaniments (available soon) for a free digital download from bookofsolos.com.

The beautiful design and convenience provided by this book doesn’t have to break the bank. Book of Solos Trumpet is available at bookofsolos.com for $36 with free shipping in the United States (pre-order is available now).

No more fuzzy music. No more thoughtless page turns. No more misprints.

 

The Solos

Arban Fantaisie & Variations on The Carnival of Venice

Arban Fantaisie Brillante

Barat Andante et Scherzo (b-flat and c trumpet versions)

Böhme Trumpet Concerto

Brandt Concertpiece No. 1

Brandt Concertpiece No. 2

Brandt Wiegenlied

Clarke The Bride of the Waves

Clarke The Débutante

Clarke The Maid of the Mist

Clarke Twilight Dreams

Code Zelda Caprice

Enescu Légende

Gaubert Cantabile et Scherzetto

Hansen Sonata

Haydn Concerto (e-flat and b-flat trumpet versions)

Höhne Slavische Fantasie

Hummel Concerto (e-flat and b-flat trumpet versions)

Levy Grand Russian Fantasia

Llewellyn My Regards

Neruda Concerto (e-flat and b-flat trumpet versions)

Pennequin Morceau de Concert

Ropartz Andante et Allegro

Simon Willow Echoes

Thomé Fantasie

Purcell Sonata

Reiche Abblassen

Telemann Concerto

Torelli Concerto

Vivaldi Concerto for Two Trumpets

 

The Editor

Micah Wilkinson has enjoyed a varied career as an orchestral musician, soloist, chamber artist, and teacher. He was appointed Principal Trumpet of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra by Music Director Manfred Honeck in September 2017. Wilkinson came to the Pittsburgh Symphony from the San Diego Symphony, where he served as Principal Trumpet for three years. He previously held positions with the Houston Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, the Oregon Symphony, and the Tucson Symphony. He performed recently in subscription programs as Guest Principal Trumpet with the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Seoul Philharmonic.

In the 2020-2021 season, Micah is scheduled to make his Pittsburgh Symphony concerto debut, performing Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, conducted by Manfred Honeck. 

Micah Wilkinson is a Yamaha Artist. Longer version of Bio: Micahwilkinson.com

 

The Publisher

Book of Solos is a brand of Price & Co. Publishing LLC. Following many years at a major New York music publisher, Sam Price founded Price & Co. Publishing, a new music publishing start-up, in 2020. After noticing that many major publishers simply reprinted 100-year old engravings and lacked interest in instrumental solo music, Price & Co. Publishing ventured to design a different kind of music book: a thoughtful, convenient, and value-driven book with a modern look. In addition to creating quality music, Price & Co. Publishing is dedicated to giving back to the music community by donating a portion of its proceeds to help musicians in need.

 

TL;DR

What: Book of Solos Trumpet is launching next week. 30 professional solos in one book.

When: Launching on 7/24/2020, available now for pre-order.

Where: Made in New York; available in the USA, Canada, and Japan. Available only at bookofsolos.com.

Who: Edited by Micah Wilkinson (Pittsburgh Symphony Principal Trumpet)

Why: (1) Thoughtful (perfect page turns, clean engraving, spiral bound), (2) Convenient (the only book you will need for solos), (3) Value-Driven (30 solos for $36), (4) We Care (a portion of proceeds will be donated to help musicians).