| the winning entry
- a new feature or design -
sterling silver leadpipe
- theme -
this new model is destined to become the eclipse best-seller!
presenting for your awe, and eclipsing all other trumpet makes and models-
the "NOQUYSI FAER" (star spirit)
the model name is a blend of uncommon languages to reflect the pinnacle achieved by eclipse trumpets. 'noquysi' is a variant of the cherokee tribal word for 'star', an old word from the new world depicting the stellar heights of musical art to which trumpeters aspire.
the word 'faer' means 'spirit' and comes from sindarin, the tongue of j.r.r. tolkien's grey elves. the spirit of the instrument sounds a new page in the legend of eclipse each time the horn sounds, and the name pays homage the homeland of the eclipse through the writing talents of a native son.
my personal 'noquysi faer' will have the eclipse large red bell in savannah gloss laquer, a sterling silver leadpipe for clarity of articulation, and the body will be gold plated. my preference is medium bore, but an ml will do nicely!
model name engraved upon the bell.
- (back to school time!) Write a short story using each of the following at least once.
A. A TYPE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
B. A COUNTRY OR CITY
C. A FORM OF TRANSPORT
D. AN ITEM OF CLOTHING
E. A FOOD
in keeping with the holiday season, i present the following short story in the guise of song lyics, with deep reverence to gene autry & rudolph!
--andante rubato--
you know schilke and yammie, bundy and getzen,
selmer and freebell, holton and besson,
but do you recall, the most famous trumpet of all???
--moderato, quasi beguine, uh 1 & uh 2---
eclipse, the golden trumpet,
had a clear and shining sound,
and if you ever heard it,
you would even say profound!
all of the other trumpets,
from e-bay out to l. a.,
they never let poor eclipse,
join in their happy play.
then one foggy christmas eve,
santa came to say..
'eclipse with your tone so right,
won't you guide my sleigh tonight'?
then how the trumpets loved him,
as they tossed their caps with glee,
eclipse, the golden trumpet, lead us on a happy spree!!
(instrument = trumpet
city = LA
transport = sleigh
clothing = caps(valve)
food = spree candies)
- please tell us just why you feel that you should win this contest-
1) for personal satisfaction in that i get to help 'design' a new trumpet model, and i get a superb horn to play when i win.
2) i have often shared equipment with my public school music students for many years, and this will be a perfect way to let students play upon an unexcelled music instrument.
happy holidays and good luck to all
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