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Aspiring Trumpeter · 08-28-2006, 03:49 PM

Hey everybody,

I am a freshman in college this year attending Northeast Iowa Community College (which unfortunatly does not have a music program) and am transfering to a larger 4 year school next year. My current intentions are to be a trumpet performance major with an emphasis in orchestral and chamber type music. My private instructor and a couple other music instructors I have talked to have suggested I look into getting a C trumpet because it will help with my orchestral studies. I have tried several different brands and have liked one of Kanstuls' models the best so far, but I really want to try Eclipse and Monette before I make my final selection. I have heard very amazing things about both brands and been out to their sites and they both look great.
The problem is it is not possible to make it out to either of their shops because of transportation and distance so I was wondering whether anyone had any information on how I might be able to play either brand of these horns without making the long trip from the very northeast corner of Iowa to Oregon, Texas or Massechusettes(however that's spelled)?
I am located about 3.5 hours from Minneapolis and about 4 hours from Madison, to give some idea of my location. Any advice would be great!

Thanks alot,

Matt

cmcdougall · 08-28-2006, 05:39 PM

If you are considering paying the amount of money involved in either an eclipse or Monette then wht is 400$ for a plane ticket?? I cannot speak for the eclipse US shops but the Monette shop was well worth the money for me.

bandman · 08-28-2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcdougall

If you are considering paying the amount of money involved in either an eclipse or Monette then wht is 400$ for a plane ticket?? I cannot speak for the eclipse US shops but the Monette shop was well worth the money for me.

I agree 100% -- if you are willing to spend the money to buy a big name, then you need to spend the little extra to go try them out in person. There is only one problem, it's going to be pretty darn hard to find a place that has Eclipse and Monette trumpets that you can try and buy on the spot. I don't care what brand horn I buy, I want to play the exact horn I'm buying before I buy it.

With that said, I bought my Harrelson without playing it first. I trusted Jason that much, and being honest I would buy and Eclipse now prior to playing it if that was the only way I could get an Eclipse and that was my brand of choice. When I visited with Bruce Lee in Houston I will say that after playing several horns made by Eclipse there were favorites in my opinion. I'd still have a hard time buying another horn without being allowed to play it first.

cmcdougall · 08-28-2006, 06:05 PM

You could always travel over to thompson music in Omaha Nebraska, it looks like he hasa very nice stable of Monette C's (used) in stock right now.

www.thompsonmusic.com

Schwab · 08-29-2006, 12:25 PM

You should wait until you transfer to a school with a music program and then ask your prof. what he recommends. You could buy a whole set of perfectly good horns (C, Eb/D, piccolo, flugel) for what you are going to spend on a Monette.

TrentAustin · 08-29-2006, 12:48 PM

FWIW I might be in Wisconsin in November at the trumpetfest organized by David Cooper (also an Eclipse artist). If it gets up in time I'll let you know. In the meantime you could email Dave at http://www.davidcoopermusic.com and see if you could arrange a visit. Tell him I said hello!

Best,

Trent

40cal · 08-29-2006, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrentAustin

FWIW I might be in Wisconsin in November at the trumpetfest organized by David Cooper (also an Eclipse artist). If it gets up in time I'll let you know. In the meantime you could email Dave at http://www.davidcoopermusic.com and see if you could arrange a visit. Tell him I said hello!

Best,

Trent

Trent keep us updated on that event if you don't mind!!!

gzent · 08-29-2006, 03:19 PM

Which part of Wis?

Aspiring Trumpeter · 08-29-2006, 09:23 PM

I took a couple of lessons from Cooper in May and early June, before I went and marched my third season with the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps. Unfortunately he was between Monette and Eclipse at that point. We were planning on meeting again when I got back but I've been trying to contact him for three weeks and can't seem to get a response. I can only assume he has a very full schedule right now and is just really busy.
I did'nt know he was having another trumpet festival. Do you know if it's going to be down at UW-Platteville?

Matt

TrentAustin · 08-29-2006, 10:34 PM

The fest might not (actually it's looking like it probably isn't going to) happen... but let's keep our fingers crossed.

As soon as I know something, you'll know!

Best,

T

Edit 9/22 the fest is on for November 4th... at UWP (Platteville) stay tuned for a seperate post about it.

08-28-2006, 03:49 PM	#1
Aspiring Trumpeter New Friend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 37	C trumpets Hey everybody, I am a freshman in college this year attending Northeast Iowa Community College (which unfortunatly does not have a music program) and am transfering to a larger 4 year school next year. My current intentions are to be a trumpet performance major with an emphasis in orchestral and chamber type music. My private instructor and a couple other music instructors I have talked to have suggested I look into getting a C trumpet because it will help with my orchestral studies. I have tried several different brands and have liked one of Kanstuls' models the best so far, but I really want to try Eclipse and Monette before I make my final selection. I have heard very amazing things about both brands and been out to their sites and they both look great. The problem is it is not possible to make it out to either of their shops because of transportation and distance so I was wondering whether anyone had any information on how I might be able to play either brand of these horns without making the long trip from the very northeast corner of Iowa to Oregon, Texas or Massechusettes(however that's spelled)? I am located about 3.5 hours from Minneapolis and about 4 hours from Madison, to give some idea of my location. Any advice would be great! Thanks alot, Matt

08-28-2006, 05:39 PM	#2
cmcdougall Piano User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 353	If you are considering paying the amount of money involved in either an eclipse or Monette then wht is 400$ for a plane ticket?? I cannot speak for the eclipse US shops but the Monette shop was well worth the money for me. __________________ Me and my horn. http://photobucket.com/albums/d148/c...t=DSC00755.jpg

08-28-2006, 06:05 PM	#4
cmcdougall Piano User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 353	You could always travel over to thompson music in Omaha Nebraska, it looks like he hasa very nice stable of Monette C's (used) in stock right now. www.thompsonmusic.com __________________ Me and my horn. http://photobucket.com/albums/d148/c...t=DSC00755.jpg

08-29-2006, 12:25 PM	#5
Schwab Moderator Forte User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 1,678	You should wait until you transfer to a school with a music program and then ask your prof. what he recommends. You could buy a whole set of perfectly good horns (C, Eb/D, piccolo, flugel) for what you are going to spend on a Monette. __________________ Dylan Schwab Stage 1 New York

08-29-2006, 12:48 PM	#6
TrentAustin Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,052	FWIW I might be in Wisconsin in November at the trumpetfest organized by David Cooper (also an Eclipse artist). If it gets up in time I'll let you know. In the meantime you could email Dave at http://www.davidcoopermusic.com and see if you could arrange a visit. Tell him I said hello! Best, Trent __________________ http://trentaustin.com Consultant, S.E. Shires Trumpets Shires B59BLW "TA" model Bb trumpet Adams Gold Brass Flugelhorn Wedge Mouthpieces PM me for an appointment to try a Shires!

08-29-2006, 03:19 PM	#8
gzent Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 1,858	Which part of Wis? __________________ www.bethanybrass.com - Helping fellow trumpet players achieve musical excellence

08-29-2006, 09:23 PM	#9
Aspiring Trumpeter New Friend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 37	I took a couple of lessons from Cooper in May and early June, before I went and marched my third season with the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps. Unfortunately he was between Monette and Eclipse at that point. We were planning on meeting again when I got back but I've been trying to contact him for three weeks and can't seem to get a response. I can only assume he has a very full schedule right now and is just really busy. I did'nt know he was having another trumpet festival. Do you know if it's going to be down at UW-Platteville? Matt

08-29-2006, 10:34 PM	#10
TrentAustin Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,052	The fest might not (actually it's looking like it probably isn't going to) happen... but let's keep our fingers crossed. As soon as I know something, you'll know! Best, T Edit 9/22 the fest is on for November 4th... at UWP (Platteville) stay tuned for a seperate post about it. __________________ http://trentaustin.com Consultant, S.E. Shires Trumpets Shires B59BLW "TA" model Bb trumpet Adams Gold Brass Flugelhorn Wedge Mouthpieces PM me for an appointment to try a Shires! Last edited by TrentAustin; 09-22-2006 at 03:32 PM.

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