About the Piece

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Instrumentation:

Bb Trumpet & Piano

Exclusionary Period: * if 100% goal is reached.

1 year starting on Delivery date. (February 28, 2025 - February 28, 2026)

Project Description:

“The Other Side” is a captivating fusion of classical and jazz elements designed specifically for trumpet and piano. Created with young undergraduate and late high school musicians in mind, this work offers technical and interpretive challenges while being accessible to players with a developing skill set. Drawing inspiration from George Gershwin's unique composition style, the piece seamlessly blends the expressive lyricism of classical music with the rhythmic vitality and improvisatory spirit of jazz.

The piece is especially well-suited for a trumpet recital, contrasting the more virtuosic, intense works typically performed in such settings. Its balanced approach, with moments of both lyrical introspection and rhythmic vitality, makes it a compelling choice for trumpet players looking to showcase their musicality beyond technical prowess. The limited range of the trumpet part ensures that younger performers will not be overwhelmed. However, they can still fully engage in the musical conversation between the trumpet and piano.

With its engaging mix of classical elegance and jazz spontaneity, "The Other Side" is a perfect addition to any trumpet recital. It offers both the performer and the audience an evocative journey across musical genres and emotions.

Project Budget:

Composer Fee - $1,800

First Edition Printing Allotment - $250

NWP Overhead - $750

About the Composer

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Composer Bio:

JaKobe Henry is a dynamic trumpet player, educator, researcher, and composer/arranger. He currently serves as an Instructor of Music at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA, where he teaches and mentors the next generation of musicians. During the summer, JaKobe works as a trumpet technician with the Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps, contributing his expertise to the corps’ musical development.

JaKobe holds a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, with a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Jazz Performance expected in Spring 2025. His studies have been guided by renowned instructors, including Pat Harbinson (Jazz), Charles Daval (Classical), and Jim Pugh (Composition). He has also had the privilege of learning from notable musicians such as Ronald Romm, Tito Carrillo, Dr. Chris Probst, Dr. James Woodward, and several esteemed members of premier military bands.

Throughout his career, JaKobe has received both national and international recognition, including the prestigious Air Force Band Diversity Fellowship and the International Trumpet Guild's New Work Competition

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"On the Other Side" by JaKobe Henry

By New Works Project

"On the Other Side" by JaKobe Henry

Bb Trumpet & Piano