La Polka

A sparkling slice of 19th-century France, reimagined for three trumpets.

Alphonse Lafitte's La Polka was originally composed in 1886 as a secular chorus — lively, rhythmically infectious, and full of Gallic charm. This arrangement by Andrew Lamb translates that energy into a trumpet trio setting, preserving the piece's wit and warmth while giving each voice something interesting to play.

• Rich harmonies and engaging counterpoint throughout
• Medium difficulty — well-suited to intermediate and advancing players
• Works equally well on a concert program, recital, or as an educational ensemble piece

The arrangement is clean and performance-ready. Whether you're programming something with personality or looking for a crowd-pleasing closer, La Polka delivers.

Composer: Alphonse Lafitte (1886)
Arranger: Andrew Lamb
Instrumentation: Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3
Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Format: Digital download — score and parts included