| In our band, The Signature Jazz Orchestra, Louisville, KY. the Lead trumpet plays the first part, the solo or ride (jazz if you prefer) trumpet is in the second part. Guess who plays the third part? ME. Yep, third is my favorite part too. We have some charts that are written with third part getting the melodic solos while the 2nd trumpet plays a jazzy ride going on behind the melody while the 1st trumpet rest. And yes, sight reading is a skill that must be developed quickly, but I think this is true in any big band environment.
I enjoy playing any part in a good philhormonic orchestra. I love the orchestra more than any other musical group I play in. There, every trumpet part is important no matter the seating position.
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Dale Schmidt, P.E.
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