The CHARLIER COMPANION, the most famous book in Triplo Press's COMPANION SERIES, is essentially second trumpet parts to the 36 Etudes Transcendantes of Theo Charlier evolved from many years of using etudes from the standard pedagogical literature with students and playing 'behind' them to help with conceptions of sound, style, pitch, tempo, and phrase. In my experience, it was quickly found that focus on technique quickly gave way to a much more musical experience.

These 36 etudes are fun, ch...