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Please use the links below to find the titles recommended for the ABRSM Trumpet Grade 3 from 2023 (also B♭Cornet, E♭Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn).
Trumpet Grade 3 pre-requisite for entry
Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite
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Grade 3 Scales
Scales & Arpeggios for Trumpet and Treble Clef Brass, Grades 1-8
Grade 3 Sight-Reading
Specimen Sight-Reading Tests for Trumpet and Treble Clef Brass, Grades 1-5
Grade 3 Aural
Specimen Aural Tests, Grade 1-3 (book only), Grade 1-3 (book and CD)
Aural Training in Practice, Grades 1-3 (book and CD)
Aural Test Survival Book Grade 3
Improve your aural! Grade 3 NEW!
Grade 3 Pieces
Choose ONE piece from each of Lists A, B and C:
List A
1 Aldridge On Parade, arr. Frith upper part in duet DUET/PIANO Brass Mix 1 bass/treble clef (ABRSM), Piano Accompaniment Book 1 B♭ edition
2 Tom Davoren Rondo Olympia Shining Brass, Book 1 with CD bass/treble clef (ABRSM), B♭ Accompaniment
3 Peter Meechan Summer Sound SOLO Shining Brass, Book 1 with CD bass/treble clef (ABRSM), B♭ Accompaniment
4 Patrick Doyle Hogwart’s March (from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), arr. Lawrance P.19 from Win Win (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD or Treble Clef Piano Accompaniment
5 Dave Gale Mellowdrama (from JazzFX) upper part in duet DUET/SOLO Dave Gale: JazzFX for Trumpet, etc. (Brass Wind)
6 Jock McKenzie Russian Ballet (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2) The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2 (Con Moto), Treble Clef edition, piano accompaniment
7 Philip Sparke Rondino (No. 22 from Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)
8 J . Clarke Trumpet Tune, arr. Harris & Wallace Time Pieces for Trumpet, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
9 Mozart Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja (from The Magic Flute), arr. Calland Onstage Brass for Trumpet (Stainer & Bell)
10 Vivaldi Spring, arr. Sparke (No. 4 from Skilful Solos for Trumpet, Cornet or Flugel Horn) (Anglo Music) Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)
List B
1 Andersson & Ulvaeus I have a dream, arr. Lawrance Win Win (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD or Treble Clef Piano Accompaniment
2 Shostakovich Waltz (from Jazz Suite No. 2), arr. Lawrance P.18 from Win Win (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD or Treble Clef Piano Accompaniment
3 S. Coleridge- Taylor Oh, the Summer, arr. Frith upper part in duet DUET/PIANO Brass Mix 1 bass/treble clef (ABRSM), Piano Accompaniment Book 1 B♭ edition
4 F. Price The Deserted Garden, arr. Pankhurst upper part in duet DUET/PIANO Brass Mix 1 bass/treble clef (ABRSM), Piano Accompaniment Book 1 B♭ edition
5 Fauré Pavane, arr. Lawrance Easy Winners (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD edition, piano accompaniment
6 Lucy Pankhurst Sicilienne Shining Brass, Book 1 with CD bass/treble clef (ABRSM), B♭ Accompaniment
7 John Frith Broken Dreams Shining Brass, Book 1 with CD bass/treble clef (ABRSM), B♭ Accompaniment
8 Elgar Pomp and Circumstance (Theme from March No. 4), arr. Hare The Magic Trumpet (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Holst Jupiter (from The Planets), arr. Lawrance Easy Winners (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD edition, piano accompaniment
10 Andrew Lloyd Webber The Music of the Night (from Phantom of the Opera), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD edition, Piano Accompaniment
List C
1 Alford Colonel Bogey, arr. Douglas upper part in duet; with repeat DUET/PIANO (Warwick Music), B♭ Treble Clef , B♭ Piano Accompaniment
2 Maurice Arnold A Canadian Boat Song, arr. Pankhurst upper part in duet DUET/PIANO Brass Mix 1 bass/treble clef (ABRSM), Piano Accompaniment Book 1 B♭ edition
3 Dave Gale Heads Up (from JazzFX) upper part in duet Dave Gale: JazzFX for Trumpet, etc. (Brass Wind) DUET/SOLO
4 Gershwin They all laughed, arr. Lawrance Win Win (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD or Treble Clef Piano Accompaniment
5 Joplin Easy Winners, arr. Lawrance Easy Winners (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD edition, piano accompaniment
6 Monty Norman James Bond Theme, arr. Lawrance Easy Winners (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD edition, piano accompaniment
7 Jock McKenzie Fiesta for Fun (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2) upper part DUET (Con Moto) Treble Clef edition, piano accompaniment
8 Lizzie Davis P. 7 (from Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass) SOLO (Brass Wind), Treble brass edition
9 Peter Graham Peter Graham: Cityscapes for B♭ Instrument (Gramercy Music), / edition
10 Rob Hudson Rob Hudson: Easy Blue Trumpet (Universal)
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Additional Resources & information for ABRSM Trumpet Grade 3 from 2023
Theory of Music
ABRSM Music Theory Exam Materials
Additional Music Theory Resources
Syllabuses
Validity
This specification is valid from 1 January 2023 until further notice.
Amendments
The ABRSM will post updates to the syllabus e.g. changes to publication details or other minor corrections or clarifications at www.abrsm.org/syllabuscorrections.
Revision
At the time of publication of this document, the next revision of the Brass Syllabus has not been scheduled.
The ABRSM will post advance notice of planned changes to Syllabuses (including syllabus overlap information) at www.abrsm.org/syllabusupdates
Photocopies & downloads
Candidates should not perform from unauthorised photocopies (or other kinds of copies) or illegal downloads of copyright music in examinations. There are limited circumstances where can copies be used in an examination the UK. The MPA’s Code of Fair Practice gives further guidance. Before making a copy an application should be made to the copyright holder and evidence of permission should be brought to the exam. Candidates and Applicants must act within the law with regard to copyright.