New Piccolo Trumpet Consortium!
Dr. Buddy Deshler - Professor of Trumpet at Furman University and renowned soloist - leads a new consortium with composer Marcus Grant to expand the accessibility and variety of music for the Piccolo Trumpet! Here's what to expect from this new work:
Length: 4-5 minutes
Scoring: Piccolo Trumpet in Bb and Piano
Style: Folk-tune-inspired "river-run" style rhapsody (a clear departure from the more traditional "baroque" style), combining driving, rhythmic motifs with singable melodies and resonant harmonies.
Difficulty: Intermediate (Grade 3-4)... with an optional advanced edition.
Price: Intentionally accessible for students. See below.
Consortium Closes July 1st!
Consortium Details
See below for instructions on how to join!
Undergraduates
(and younger)
$50
The standard price for Undergraduate Students, High School Students, and younger.
*Individuals not currently in college or not choosing to do music as a career can also join by choosing this option.
Graduate
Students
$65
The standard price for Doctoral Students, Masters Students, Artist Diploma Students, etc.
*Graduate Students not majoring in music but still wanting to join the consortium can also join by choosing this option.
Professional
Musicians
$75
For Professional Performers, Teachers, Clinicians, etc.
*Professional Musicians not playing trumpet but still wanting to join can still do so by choosing this option.
What you receive with your purchase as a consortium member:
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A limited-edition consortium copy of the newly-completed piccolo trumpet piece (approximately 4-5 minutes in length) delivered to your designated email address via PDF.
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Ownership exclusivity: The completed piece remains off the shelves to the general public until March 2027.
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Your name listed in the program notes on the cover page as a consortium participant for all sold copies of this piece (or you can choose to be left anonymous).
Consortium Timeline and Important Dates:
July 1st, 2026: Final Deadline to join the Consortium (11:59pm EST)
August 15th, 2026: First Draft completed; Parts distributed to Consortium Leader, and Leader's Exclusivity Period begins.
September 15th, 2026: Final Revisions completed; Parts distributed to Consortium members.
November 2026: World Premiere by Dr. Buddy Deshler at Furman University; Parts Distributed to Consortium Members, and Exclusivity Period expands to all consortium members. Pre-orders for the general public begin.
March 1st, 2027: Consortium exclusivity period ends, and the new piece goes for sale to the general public. Pre-ordered pieces delivered.
Email msgrantmusic+consortium@gmail.com for questions or support!
Consortium Closes July 1st!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a consortium? In a consortium, multiple people have the opportunity to contribute to a new piece of music for exclusive benefits at a price considerably lower than a traditional commission. This particular consortium is even lower-priced than the traditional consortium to provide additional accessibility to students.
One individual typically serves as the leader of the consortium, and that individual or group typically holds the privilege of giving the world premiere. This consortium's leader is Buddy Deshler.
Do I have to play trumpet to join? Of course not! Anyone who wishes to support this project can join and will receive the same benefits, whether they play the trumpet or not.
Will this piece be for sale to the public once it's complete? Yes, but not immediately. After the consortium's exclusivity period ends, the piece will be for sale to the general public. This gives a guaranteed chance for consortium members to plan their own performances if they wish to be among the first to play the piece for an audience.
Do I have to perform the piece if I join the consortium? Nope! There is no requirement to perform this piece.
All further consortium questions can be sent to msgrantmusic+consortium@gmail.com.
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