Which horn??? need some rationale advice

40cal · 05-01-2006, 08:57 PM

After giving up on my formal studies of the trumpet I sold my Monette C. Now getting back in to playing, I find myself missing that horn.

I haven't the foggiest idea where that particular horn is, but have considered buying a new one.

Now I should point out I now play mostly at church and a rare wedding. Although we field an orchestra, much of the music is more "praise band" type stuff. Regardless of the genre of music, it is all written in Bb.

The orchestral trumpet player in me wants a monette C, the practical part of me wants a Monette Bb, since although I could forsee a use for a C trumpet, the actual use vs. the Bb would be minimal.

My current horns, the C is the "weakest link", being a Kanstul 1510A (I think...Jason Harrelson has it right now) I had my bach 37 modified by jason harrelson and love it. I should point out that I am excited to get that c trumpet back after he has worked on it.

Am I smoking crack for considering buying a monette c? should I get a monette Bb?

What is a guy to do??????

Jimi Michiel · 05-01-2006, 10:26 PM

Figure out how much you play each horn every week. When you get your Monette, you're probably not going to want to play anything else, so you'll wan't to use it on as much repertoire as possible. When I got my Monette C, I learned how to transpose real fast because I never wanted to put the horn in its case.

-Jimi

Manny Laureano · 05-01-2006, 10:37 PM

This is getting to be like Hannity and Colmes, Jimi...

I vote for the Bb!

With the Bb you can play so many fun solos that will keep your interest level varied. Classical, Mendez stuff, Clarke conet solos, jazz band if you want... there's a lot of repertoire to play.

ML

Jimi Michiel · 05-01-2006, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manny Laureano

This is getting to be like Hannity and Colmes, Jimi...

You know I don't watch Fox (except for the Simpsons), I had to Google that to figure out what you were talking about! (and the Wikipedia article I found says that the liberal guy is a geek while the conservative guy is handsome and telegenic, what are you trying to say?)

And what do you mean you can't play jazz on a C trumpet? I've heard stories about you in a jazz bar in Vienna...

-Jimi

Jimi Michiel · 05-01-2006, 10:48 PM

Score one for the geeky liberal!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manny Laureano

After the first night we were there, I returned to the hotel after hearing Vienna Phil play Strauss and Bruckner. There was a jazz trio playing in the lounge; a pianist, bass/synth. drumset guy, and singer. The associate conductor and I sat and listened to them do tunes and afterward I brought them a round of drinks to tell them how much we were enjoying them. When they learned I was wth the orchestra they asked If I'd get my horn and sit it with them. All the sheets they had were for piano so I grabbed my C and jammed with them for the next three nights during the 12 to 1 set, the final of the evening.

Truthfully, I don't know why more jazz trumpeters don't use a C. It might just be tradition or when you feel a tune in a certain that's just where you want it to be. I can say that once I pulled out my horn I never looked back. They were three nights that I'll never forget. We played everything. The other orchestra members in the lounge got a kick out of it, especially when I picked up an ashtray and used it as a plunger!

I'll find some photos and try to scan them in as evidence of my story.

ML

Manny Laureano · 05-01-2006, 11:22 PM

Well, ya found me out....

ML

05-01-2006, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
40cal Forte User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota Brand: Springer/Sig/Glock/HK Posts: 1,273	Which horn??? need some rationale advice After giving up on my formal studies of the trumpet I sold my Monette C. Now getting back in to playing, I find myself missing that horn. I haven't the foggiest idea where that particular horn is, but have considered buying a new one. Now I should point out I now play mostly at church and a rare wedding. Although we field an orchestra, much of the music is more "praise band" type stuff. Regardless of the genre of music, it is all written in Bb. The orchestral trumpet player in me wants a monette C, the practical part of me wants a Monette Bb, since although I could forsee a use for a C trumpet, the actual use vs. the Bb would be minimal. My current horns, the C is the "weakest link", being a Kanstul 1510A (I think...Jason Harrelson has it right now) I had my bach 37 modified by jason harrelson and love it. I should point out that I am excited to get that c trumpet back after he has worked on it. Am I smoking crack for considering buying a monette c? should I get a monette Bb? What is a guy to do??????

05-01-2006, 10:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Syracuse/Fort Worth Brand: Monette Posts: 1,671	Figure out how much you play each horn every week. When you get your Monette, you're probably not going to want to play anything else, so you'll wan't to use it on as much repertoire as possible. When I got my Monette C, I learned how to transpose real fast because I never wanted to put the horn in its case. -Jimi
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05-01-2006, 10:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	This is getting to be like Hannity and Colmes, Jimi... I vote for the Bb! With the Bb you can play so many fun solos that will keep your interest level varied. Classical, Mendez stuff, Clarke conet solos, jazz band if you want... there's a lot of repertoire to play. ML

05-01-2006, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Well, ya found me out.... ML

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