Flight of the Bumblebee

This is one of the most famous and recognizable pieces of classical music. This arrangement opens with open sections of quiet "bumblebees" (cup muted trumpets) with a number of trumpets playing orchestra excerpts. These are at the discretion of the players and can range from the opening of Pictures to excerpts involving 4+ trumpets. After a short Also Sprach Zarathustra opening, the expected Flight of the Bumblebee arrives. This introduction can be omitted and the traditional piece can be played in its entirety.