Hey Manny,
This question is semi-related to another thread that came up recently about associate vs assistant principal. In Shostakovich #1, which part is regarded as the "third" trumpet part (aka, the one the associate/assistant would play)? The parts are "tromba I & II in B[b]", and a "tromba in F (C-Alta)". I could see a situation where the principal player plays the F part, and then the second and third players gets the "trumpets I & II in Bb". I could also see a situation where the principal and second players takes "trumpet I & II in Bb" and then the 3rd player plays the "trumpet I in F" part.
Also, what does "C-Alta" mean?
The reason I am asking is because there is an audition that calls for an excerpt in the third trumpet part, and well...there isn't exactly a "third" trumpet part specifically. And, since I don't know the performing tradition in part assignments with this piece, I thought I'd ask. Thanks in advance!