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PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDINGS

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James Olcott has been writing music for trumpets for over 25 years and has an international reputation for his work as a composer, arranger, and publisher. His works have be extensively used at ITG conferences - the Festival of Trumpets Concert at the 2005 ITG Conference in Bankok, Thailand was titled in his honor - and around the globe.

The following three publications are, ironically, etude books, but contstitute his most significant contributions to the trumpet world. (Read reviews by clicking here).

	THE CHARLIER COMPANION Triplo Press, 2000 The CHARLIER COMPANION, essentially second trumpet parts to the 36 Études Transcendantes of Théo Charlier, is the first of the Triplo Press Companion Series, and evolved from many years of using etudes from the standard pedagogical literature with students and playing 'behind' them to help with conceptions of sound, style, pitch, tempo, and phrase. The etudes can be played and studied as stand-alone works, but are most effective when played as conceived: as duets to the 36 Études Transcendantes by Théo Charlier. Individuals may also perform and study these etudes along with the compact disc recording by David Baldwin of the Leduc publication, available through the International Trumpet Guild. The book can be ordered from Triplo Press by clicking here. Click here for some reviews.
	THE ARBAN COMPANION Triplo Press, 2003 The ARBAN COMPANION is the second in the Companion Series, this time as independent etudes and as duet parts to the Fourteen Characteristic Studies of Jean Baptiste Arban. Trumpet players may also perform and study these etudes along with the compact disc recording by David Baldwin of the Leduc publication, available through the International Trumpet Guild. Available in printed form only. The book can be ordered from Triplo Press by clicking here. Click here for some reviews.
	THE SMALL COMPANION Triplo Press, 2006 The SMALL COMPANION, the third in the Companion Series, ifoll the 27 Melodic and Rhytmical Excercises for Trumpet by J.L. Small, follows in the pattern of the previous two Companions. Although the Small book and its etudes are not quite as famous as Charlier and Arban, it is an excellend medium-difficult source for teaching style, rhythm, and phrase. J.L. Small, by the way, is thought to have been N. Bousquet, who wrote a study book for cornet remarkably similar in style to the Small work. Available in printed form only. The book can be ordered from Triplo Press by clicking here. Click here for some reviews.
	TRIPLO PRESS PUBLICATIONS Since 1986 TRIPLO PRESS has been and continues to be a significant force in the production of quality music for trumpet ensemble, currently with over 125 pieces in the catalogue for groups ranging in number from three to 36. Click here for the page that tells more about the only publishing firm in the world devoted soley to music for trumpet ensemble.
R E C O R D I N G S
	Concertino for B-flat Trumpet and Percusion Ensemble James Olcott plays Concertino for B-Flat Trumpet and Percussion Ensemble with the Miami University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Willam Albin and conducted by Gary Speck. Also includes solos with percussion for flute, saxophone, and clarinet by Miami University faculty (2008)
RECORDINGS—>	Multiple recordings of works published by Triplo Press Professor Olcott has recorded many of the works published by Triplo Press, playing all of the parts himself. Among the over 30 recordings, the following are representative (click to play). Many others can be found on the Triplo Press website. • Olcott/Charlier: Etude No. 2 from The Arban Companion and 36 Etudes Transcendantes • Moser: Scherzo (13 trumpets) • Kimmell: Scherzino (four trumpets) • Duda: Fantasia Brasileira (five trumpets) • Ewazen: Concert Fanfare (six trumpets) • Uber: New Century 2000 (six trumpets) • traditional (arr. Olcott): Shenandoah (nine trumpets) • Leroy Anderson (arr. Hickman): Buglers Holiday (12 trumpets)

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