Morning Pages

Musicians throughout their playing life invariably revisit a core of compositions that continually challenge their abilities and nourish their musical ideals. Morning Pages were written with that in mind. My intention was to create music for the trumpet player that respected the effort and dedication of those who had reached a higher level of playing. These pieces present many technical difficulties, which, when overcome, will raise the player’s ability. Ultimately though, it is my hope that the musical challenges will be the most rewarding. David Sampson, April 11, 2007