A Performer\u27s Analysis of Eric Ewazen\u27s Sonata for Trumpet and Piano

Eric Ewazen is a prolific composer whose works are becoming standard repertoire for not only trumpet players but also for brass quintets, soloists, and wind ensembles alike. Ewazen wrote the Sonata for Trumpet and Piano for the International Trumpet Guild, and it was premiered by Chris Gekker, trumpet, and Ewazen, piano, in 1995 in Bloomington, Indiana. This document illuminates some of the characteristics of Ewazen\u27s music, and summarizes the music\u27s technical and performance demands, based on firsthand performing experience. It should also offer practical observations and recommendations for the performance of Eric Ewazen\u27s Sonata for Trumpet and Piano