Manny Laureano

Agreed. So, lemme ask you this: do you think that the the represenation of the horn in the painting is an F? I ask because in Broiles' studies and duet book he has that piece in there. He has the transposition listed as F trumpet. Now, I don't know whether that was Mel just pushing an envelope or if there was some info regarding that. Most people play it in D, as you know.

In other words, trumpet in F in the picture, fanfare in F? Should I quit worrying about this and go practice long tones?

Yes, I'll wait.

ML