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Star Wars: Yoda's Theme - John Williams (Trumpet Cover)

I’m so happy to finally share my trumpet transcription and arrangement of “Yoda’s Theme” from Star Wars. Interestingly, this iconic part of John Williams’ score doesn’t actually appear in the movie in full—only fragments and variations, which are heard throughout The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. If you would like to hear the full track I have a recording on my youtube channel: YouTube.com/@MathewHarwich

This piece has always touched a special place in my heart. It feels so fitting for Master Yoda—such a powerful force for good, yet living simply as a small, unassuming creature. Absolutely magical. You can hear in this score that magic just beneath what first seems like a peaceful, simple melody. Not all is as it seems. The Force flows through Yoda—perhaps stronger in him than in anyone else in the universe.

🎺 Free Star Wars Trumpet Sheet Music (PDF) & Backing Track If you’d like to play this Star Wars trumpet solo, you’re in luck! I’ve transcribed and transposed it for Bb trumpet, and included a play-along backing track. You can download the Yoda’s Theme trumpet sheet music PDF and backing track for free at MathewHarwich.com.

Thanks for checking this out—stay tuned for more movie soundtrack trumpet music, including John Williams transcriptions and other film score favorites, currently in the works.

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Jurassic Park: Journey to the Island (Trumpet Cover)

This is a trumpet performance of "Journey to the Island" from the 1993 film Jurassic Park, composed by John Williams.

John Williams' score for Jurassic Park is legendary, and this particular cue from the helicopter arrival scene is both beautiful and exceptionally demanding for the trumpet. The performance required considerable practice to navigate the fluid triplet passages and the powerful, sustained high notes, including loud high Cs and Ds in the main theme. This transcription is a note-for-note rendition of the original orchestral part.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park remains a landmark in cinema for its imaginative storytelling, groundbreaking visual effects that still hold up today, and its iconic musical score. It was a critical and commercial success that has had a lasting impact on filmmaking and popular culture.

Resources: A PDF of this transcription is available for download or viewing on my website. This performance was recorded on a C Trumpet; the download includes parts for both B-flat and C Trumpet. The scrolling music in the video is the B-flat version.

Play along with the original soundtrack recording: https://open.spotify.com/track/0QCvok3TPhk7JhQF0gYmBw?si=cc09130824f240d9

For those who find this version too challenging, I am planning to create a simplified, beginner-friendly arrangement. This future version will be in a lower octave and will feature simplified rhythms. Stay tuned for that release. I hope to record more music from this incredible score soon.

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Aubade: An Original Morning Song for Trumpet

This is an original composition titled "Aubade," a piece inspired by the morning.

Download the free sheet music here: https://mathewharwich.com/resources/aubade-2025-07-21

This short piece is suitable for any classical instrument, though it is demonstrated here on the trumpet. It can be performed on a B♭ or C trumpet, or transposed for any other instruments easily.

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Morgan Creek Logo (Trumpet Cover)

A trumpet performance of the Morgan Creek Productions logo fanfare.

This theme was composed by Michael Kamen and was originally featured in his score for the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991). Morgan Creek subsequently adopted the piece for its company logo. The production company is also known for other notable films such as Major League, True Romance, and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

Looking for the music from this video? You can download it here: https://mathewharwich.com/resources/morgan-creek-logo-theme-2025-07-19

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Superman Official Trailer Theme - Trumpet Cover

Here is my trumpet performance of the theme from the official trailer for James Gunn's new film, "Superman," set to release on July 11, 2025.

The music for the film and this trailer was composed by John Murphy and David Fleming. Murphy is known for his work on films like "28 Days Later" and "The Suicide Squad," while Fleming has contributed to the scores of "Dune" and "Top Gun: Maverick." They are accomplished composers on their own, but I was especially happy to see they incorporated some of John Williams' classic Superman theme into the score.

This new movie is the first standalone Superman film since "Man of Steel" in 2013. Directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, it promises a new and exciting chapter for the iconic hero.

For my fellow musicians, sheet music for this transcription is available on my website here: https://mathewharwich.com/resources/superman-trailer-2025-07-08

A quick note on the transcription: I took a few creative liberties. You'll notice an optional 8va in the sheet music; I chose to perform it in the higher octave, though the original trailer is in the lower active. I also added a few minor embellishments, and adjusted some phrasing to create more separation for the solo line. The transcription is designed to be beginner-friendly if you stick to the lower octave.

The scrolling sheet music in the video is the B-flat trumpet part, which is what most players use. However, I performed this on a C trumpet for convenience (the key of C major is a bit easier to play in). The sheet music download on my site includes both B-flat and C trumpet versions.

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Trumpet Cover)

This is a performance of the prominent trumpet solo from the official main title score for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. This majestic score was composed by Dennis McCarthy, who created some of the most memorable music in the Star Trek franchise.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, which aired for seven seasons from 1993 to 1999, is a highly regarded entry in the Star Trek universe. Starring Avery Brooks as Commander Benjamin Sisko, the series was noted for its serialized storylines, complex character arcs, and exploration of themes like war and religion, setting it apart from its predecessors. Thank you for listening.

Looking for the music? You can find it on my website here:

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Star Wars: Main Theme (Trumpet Cover)

A trumpet performance of the main theme from Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.

Composed by the celebrated John Williams, the Star Wars main title is one of the most iconic and recognizable pieces of music in film history. The score for "Revenge of the Sith" (2005) is particularly powerful, setting the stage for the dramatic and tragic conclusion of the prequel trilogy and the final transformation of Anakin Skywalker into Darth Vader.

I transcribed the trumpet part for this arrangement. You can find the sheet music PDF viewable and downloadable here:

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Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade (Trumpet Excerpt)

A performance of the trumpet solo from the "Promenade" movement of Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. This video is a straightforward demonstration of this standard orchestral excerpt.

Looking for the music from this video? You can download it here: mathewharwich.com/resources

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How to Train Your Dragon: "Coming Back Around" - Trumpet Cover

This is my performance of "Coming Back Around," the inspiring score composed by John Powell for the final scene of "How to Train Your Dragon." I transcribed the trumpet music myself from the original soundtrack.

The music from the animated film is incredible, and I must say I just saw the new live-action remake last weekend, and it might be even better. Both are just completely amazing movies.

Looking for the music from this video? You can download it here: https://mathewharwich.com/resources/2025-06-24-how-to-train-your-dragon

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Iconic Trumpet Solo from Independence Day

One of my favorite trumpet solos of all time is the theme from "Independence Day" (1996), a classic film scored by David Arnold. The original solo, played by Malcolm McNab, sets the mood for the movie right from the start. Iconic movie, and an even more iconic trumpet solo!

Looking for the music from this video? You can download it here: https://mathewharwich.com/resources/independence-day_2025-06-11

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Love the Kopprasch etudes, they are all excellent!

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what a cutie pie

the critter approaches

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CHVRCHES - Afterglow (Trumpet Cover)

I love this song by CHVRCHES so much; it's incredibly beautiful, and it translates wonderfully to the trumpet as well. Who knows, in my wildest dreams, CHVRCHES might see this video and invite me to play this song with them on tour!

Backing track, Sheet Music are available on my website: MathewHarwich.com

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Tricky Double-Tongue Trumpet Twister!

Hot off the presses… a real tricky double-tongue trumpet twister. And this one is the easiest of them all. Try them all! Available for view or download on my website, https://mathewharwich.com/resources/double-tongue-2025-05-17

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Calling all trumpet players. Would love to see others participate in this Double Tongue challenge. how fast and smooth can you make it? Upload and tag me or comment your link below!

Looking for the music from this video? You can view or download it here: https://mathewharwich.com/resources/double-tongue-2025-05-13

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Verdi Piece for Trumpet in the Arban Method Book

Looking for the music from this video? You can view or download it here: https://mathewharwich.com/resources/il-trovatore-verdi.

IL Trovatore (Verdi) from the Arban Method Book