The Cornet King
Active Member
Hello all,
Having just read BreadofHeavens poll for everyone's top 10 test pieces got me thinking about The Trumpets of the Angels by Edward Gregson. Its been one of my favourite pieces for ages not least because it uses full Brass Band, 6 Trumpets and an Organ.
Anyone else a fan of the piece?? Or heard the recording by Eikanger with Martin Winter as lead trumpet...simply breathtaking...
Also Under English regulations this piece can never be chosen as a test piece (because of the Trumpets and Organ), whereas in the Norwegian championships they can. Anyone else think its a shame we'll never get to hear it in a contest...
Your views good people...

Having just read BreadofHeavens poll for everyone's top 10 test pieces got me thinking about The Trumpets of the Angels by Edward Gregson. Its been one of my favourite pieces for ages not least because it uses full Brass Band, 6 Trumpets and an Organ.
Anyone else a fan of the piece?? Or heard the recording by Eikanger with Martin Winter as lead trumpet...simply breathtaking...
Also Under English regulations this piece can never be chosen as a test piece (because of the Trumpets and Organ), whereas in the Norwegian championships they can. Anyone else think its a shame we'll never get to hear it in a contest...
Your views good people...