I've been a trumpet player since 12 yrs. old. I was the typical " band freak " or "band puke" as the other kids called us. I played in orchestra,marching band,stage band,everything.I even started up a local band ,playing for different gigs ( proms,parties,etc ) focussing on music at the time that had brass in it ( Tiajuana Brass,Blood,Sweat and Tears, Chicago,etc.)We were all young and sassy,thinking we could make it big,but we all went our separate ways.After high school,I was about to be drafted so I joined the Coast Guard and played as lead trumpeter for four years.After military,started college,put the trumpet away and have only played occasionally for special church musicals and events.Recently started playing again at the request of my wife. She plays piano and writes Christian music.A prominent Christian record producer recently auditioned a tape of some of her songs and liked what he heard, so he wants her to record a CD.She has asked me to play my trumpet ( expensive Bach Stradivarius ) on a few of the songs, so how could I refuse. I am now trying to break away from the stereo system for a few hours in the evenings to get my lips back in shape.Well,time to break away for a little practice...
