Miami University Trumpet Studio

PRESS REVIEWS

A tiny, representative sample of reviews publshed
regarding Olcott arrangements/compositions.

About The Charlier Companion (TRP-063)

"...a significant addition to the pedagogical repertoire for trumpet." (As second trumpet parts to the original Charlier), "The Charlier Companion truly excels..." "As stand-alone etudes, these studies are effective in preparing the student for the formidable challenges found in the Charlier." "...excellent reading material, providing a wealth of intervallic, musical, and technical challenges." "...a great resource of teaching, reading, and performance material...an important contribution to the trumpet repertoire and should become a staple of our music libraries."
— ITG Journal, January 2002

About The J.L. Small Companion (TRP-076)

"...well conceived, easy to execute." "The amount of thought and effort that went into these duets is quite impressive. To this author, the greatest testament would be that although the Small Studies have not been required in my studio, the attractiveness of having this wonderful source as a musical reinforcement (as well as an end of the lesson duet reward) has moved me to change the syllabus for next year. Congratulations to James Olcott for another outstanding contribution to the pedagogical repertoire."
— ITG Journal, January 2009

About The Arban Companion (TRP-067)

"An etude book is judged by its practicality, accessibility, musicality, and longevity. Olcott's latest companion measures up on all counts." "Every trumpet player and teacher who utilizes the Arban's Characteristic Studies should possess this book!"
— ITG Journal, January 2004

About 14 Recreational Jazz Quartets (TRP-069)

"..immediately engaging"..."lighthearted, enjoyable"..."without question, the quartets are extremely useful in the studio setting, providing excellent reading material and a new way of studying style and nuance"..."could be programmed as a set on a recital or even used as background music..."
— ITG Journal, June 2008

About Formal Christmas Medley (TRP-003)

...everything you ever wanted to hear in a Christmas medley and then some. ...seasonal techniques as bell tones and chimes, cascading pyramids of descending eighth note runs, and the piccolo trumpet.."
— ITG Journal, December 1992

About The Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble Series

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(The Trumpet Voluntary is one of a set of)...extremely attractive and useful arrangements for trumpet ensembles.... simple, straightforward, and require a minimum of rehearsal time. They do not make extreme demands in terms of range or endurance... music is clearly printed, with no awkward page turns. (Olcott) demonstrates his usual expert arranging skill in providing as much variety and melodic interest as possible in the inner parts while rotating the melody among the players."
— ITG Journal, December 1990

And about Triplo Press publications in general

"Triplo Press should be commended for an ongoing dedication to enhancing the trumpet ensemble repertoire by publishing quality arrangements and modern compositions for the genre.
— ITG Journal, October 1999

(Scherzino by Jack N. Kimmill)...""Joins a long list of excellent trumpet ensemble publications from Triplo Press...
— ITG Journal, December 1999

And from personal notes to J.O.:
"I have purchased several of your trumpet ensembles and have found them to be nothing less then wonderful! As a trumpet player, I am always interested in trumpet literature and am very happy to see a publishing company designed just for trumpets."
— Dan Carpenter, Director of Bands, Pulaski County High School, Kentucky

"I love your site and my university trumpeters love playing your pieces! Thanks again for all you do!"
— Arturo Rocha, University of Texax-Pan American

"Thanks for (the) incredible arrangements and compostions you (have) made for our instrument. I play your music in France and everybody appreciates it, trust me!"
— Arnoud Schotté, Professor of Trumpet, Nîmes Conservatory (France).

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