CONCERTO FOR TRUMPET (OBOE) AND CONCERT BAND by Robert James Dvorak is a two-movement work. Soloist may be an Oboist instead. Trumpet (Oboe) Solo and Concert Band. Score. Grade: 5 (Soloist) Grade: 6 (Band). Duration: 6:10

1. “Larghetto” (4:00) has a strong theme with a drive which won’t let up: it describes determination to help promote justice for all and to celebrate the right to live freely.

2. “Rondo” (2:10) is characterized by the driving force of triplets, representing the fighting spirit of Americans too powerful to defeat, ready to stand guard against any or all who will violate human rights.

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