Please use the links below to find the titles recommended in the ABRSM Trumpet Grade 5 from 2023 syllabus (also B♭Cornet, E♭Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn).

Chimes endeavours to keep in stock (at both of our branches in London) Barbican or Kensington publications for the ABRSM Trumpet Grade 5 syllabus from 2023.

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Grade 5 Scales

ABRSM Scales & Arpeggios for Trumpet and Treble Clef Brass, Grades 1-8

Grade 5 Sight-Reading

ABRSM Specimen Sight-Reading Tests for Trumpet and Treble Clef Brass, Grades 1-5

Grade 5 Aural

Specimen Aural Tests, Grade 5 (book only) or (book and CD)
Aural Training in Practice, Grades 4-5 with Audio
Aural Test Survival Book Grade 5
Improve your aural! Grade 5 NEW!

Grade 5 Pieces

Chose ONE piece from each of Lists A, B and C:

List A

1 Callum AuLethe Brass Mix 2 bass/treble clef (ABRSM), Piano Accompaniment Book 2 B♭ edition
2 Bizet Chanson bohème, arr. Lawrance  (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD edition, piano accompaniment
3 David A. Stowell Jam Bouree Shining Brass, Book 2 with CD bass/treble clef (ABRSM), B♭ Accompaniment
4 V. Archer Jig (No. 4 from Little Suite for Trumpet) V. Archer: Little Suite for Trumpet (CMC)
5 J. Clarke The Prince of Denmark’s March, arr. Lawton No. 9 from Old English Trumpet Tunes, Book 1 (OUP)
6 Barry Gray Thunderbirds, arr. Lawrance Great Winners (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD edition, piano accompaniment
7 Edward Gregson Canon Dance (from Cameos for Trumpet) Edward Gregson Cameos for Trumpet (Brass Wind)
8 Paul Austin Kelly Minuet and Variations with repeat Paul Austin Kelly (Forton Music)
9 Praetorius La bourée, arr. Blackadder & Gout Baroque Around the Clock for Trumpet (Brass Wind) without CD or with CD
10 Prokofiev March (from The Love for Three Oranges), arr. Lawrance Winning Matrix (Brass Wind), without CD or with CD edition, piano accompaniment

List B

1 Peter Graham Lady Stewart’s Air Peter Graham: Gramercy Favourites B♭ (Gramercy Music), / edition
2 Shanti Paul Jayasinha By the River Brass Mix 2 bass/treble clef (ABRSM), Piano Accompaniment Book 2 B♭ edition
3 Lucy Pankhurst Gone, Not Forgotten Shining Brass, Book 2 with CD bass/treble clef (ABRSM), B♭ Accompaniment
4 John Frith Canzona Shining Brass, Book 2 with CD bass/treble clef (ABRSM), B♭ Accompaniment
5 Elgar Howarth Study No. 2 (from The Elgar Howarth Way) SOLO Elgar Howarth: The Elgar Howarth Way (Brass Wind)
6 J. N. Hummel Romanze, arr. Harris & Wallace Time Pieces for Trumpet, Vol. 3 (ABRSM)
7 Joplin Solace: A Mexican Serenade, arr. Calland Concert Repertoire for Trumpet (Faber)
8 John Miller Prairie Song (No. 5 from Progressive Brass Studies) SOLO John Miller: Progressive Brass Studies (Faber), brass edition
9 Puccini Mio Babbino Caro (from Gianni Schicchi), arr. Rickard All the World’s a Stage for Trumpet (Brass Wind)
10 Joy Webb Share My Yoke, arr. Bosanko Joy Webb & Condon: Share My Yoke/Prayer of Childhood (SP&S)

List C

1 Mark Nightingale The Turkey (No. 22 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes) SOLO Mark Nightingale (Warwick Music), Treble Clef brass edition
2 Shri Sriram Koli Brass Mix 2 bass/treble clef (ABRSM), Piano Accompaniment Book 2 B♭ edition
3 John Williams Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark), arr. Lawrance (Brass Wind), Treble Clef or Treble Clef with CD edition, piano accompaniment
4 John Barber Havana Good Time! John Barber: Five Pieces for Cornet (Astute Music)
5 Bizet Séguedille (from Carmen), arr. Calland Bizet: Carmen Suite for Trumpet (Stainer & Bell)
6 Lizzie Davis All Tied Up (No. 5 from Trumpet Troop) SOLO Lizzie Davis: Trumpet Troop (Emerson)
7 Grieg In the Hall of the Mountain King (from Peer Gynt), arr. Lawrance Winning Matrix (Brass Wind), without CD or with CD edition, piano accompaniment
8 Elgar Howarth Study No.1 (from The Elgar Howarth Way) SOLO Elgar Howarth: The Elgar Howarth Way (Brass Wind)
9 Pam Wedgwood Tequila Sunrise (No. 6 from Jazzin’ About for Trumpet) Pam Wedgwood: Jazzin’ About for Trumpet (Faber)
10 Stevie Wonder Sir Duke, arr. Ramskill I Feel Good for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

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Additional Resources & information for ABRSM Trumpet Grade 5 from 2023 Exams

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ABRSM Trumpet Grade 5 from 2023

Syllabus

Validity

This specification is valid from 1 January 2023 until further notice.

Guidance

The ABRSM has made a number of changes in the 2023 Brass Practical Grades Syllabus:

• New pieces have been added to repertoire lists for all instruments with some pieces having been retained.
• At Grades 1 to 5, a number of pieces are shared across all instruments (excluding French Horn). For ease of use, all shared pieces appear shaded, in the same order at the top of each list.
• Musical characteristics define the lists thus encouraging candidates to play a balanced selection of pieces and demonstrate a range of skills.
• Unaccompanied solos are now optional. They are included across the lists, according to their musical characteristics. Candidates may choose to perform up to two of them.
• A duet option is offered at Grades 1 to 3.
• The new scale requirements focus on technical development and progression, achieved through a realistic and manageable assessment load.
• There are new Sight-Reading requirements for all brass instruments.
• At Grades 6 to 8, the Sight-Reading and Transposition tests (Horn and Trumpet only) have been combined into one Sight-reading test, part of which must be transposed.
• A new Adapted Instruments Policy has been introduced; instruments adapted for beginners can now be used in exams at any grade, as long as all the exam requirements can be met.

Some key exam information has also been updated or clarified.

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

The ABRSM has not scheduled the next revision of the Brass Syllabus Advance notice of any planned changes to the Brass Syllabus (including syllabus overlap information) will be posted 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.