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Arranged by Stephen Wick, this is a show piece for two solo piccolo trumpets and is a sumptuous alternative to the Purcell. For advanced students and professionals.
Piece Description
Arranged by Stephen Wick, this is show piece for two solo piccolo trumpets and is a sumptuous alternative to the Purcell. For advanced students and professionals.
Review: “A brief transcription that could be used as a concert opener or as the last piece before the intermission. It is a technically challenging work for all of the instruments and will require good flexibility and range from all players. It is tastefully done and recommended.” – Barton Cummings September 1994
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Biography
Biography
Wick, Stephen
A leading free-lance tuba player, he comes from a family of brass players and started his professional career at age 17. He studied music at the University of Surrey and graduated with 1st class honours. He has worked with major symphony and chamber orchestras. In 1992 he took up the post of Professor of Tuba at the London College of Music.
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