Adding an unaccompanied solo is a bold way to bring diversity to a recital program. Using unaccompanied solos and chamber music beyond trumpet with piano is the best way to keep your audience engaged throughout your performance.

In addition to the programmatic benefits, unaccompanied solos offer the soloist unprecedented musical freedom. It is truly a chance for pure expression.

Shadwell’s Theme and Variations is as the name would imply: the piece starts with a simple theme, and continues with 3 progressively challenging variations. Take a look at the first page to the left, and then click above for an immediate PDF download of the full piece.