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Originally Posted by sinfoniantrumpeter
-I have no idea what kind of player you are, but think long and hard about doing the Tomasi (notice I didn't say "don't do it")
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I second the above advice. I know the Tomasi quite well, but the first couple times I have performed it....well, lets say there has been a very distinct learning curve
Also, in my opinion, the Tomasi concerto really is quite hindered when performed without piano accompaniment. The piece already extremely exposing, and when you don't have a piano player backing you up, this is magnified.
The 4 years I was at Northwestern, Charlie Geyer had a sign on his wall that read "when in doubt, play beautifully." I think this is among the best advice to any trumpeter.