Hello to all

Corsair · 07-03-2006, 09:26 PM

Greetings and salutations to all,

I am a recent comeback-trumpet player. 15+yr layoff. Had gotten rid of a Bach Strad and acquired a new trumpet (is a peach). Re-learning to play and enjoy what I was missing for so long.

O.K. Tootsall, you asked for it.

My music Bio

At age 9 picked the trumpet as a way to anger my dad I guess, he wanted me to play clarinet.
Parents rented a trumpet for me for awhile until they bought a cornet for me.
I thought it was a step backward. Got pretty good too.
Then in high school got a Bach Strad. That was MY trumpet.
Played that for years as lead in school for concert band, orchestra, and stage band.(we actually recorded an album at a studio in senior year although I no longer have that album). Hindsight IS 20/20.
Then after high school, got married to my sweetheart.
Had a son.
My old band teacher told me about a community band and joined.
They also had a stage band that I joined, played lead for them for about 2-3 yrs.
Then physical ailments for surgery and stuff slowed me down.
Lost part of my 1st valve finger and had to play some gigs on other fingers for a while.
Then I just stopped playing and the last gig I had was for my father-in-laws’ funeral.
That was 1990. My sweetie wanted me to get a real trumpet in 2004.
Got a cheapo but I sounded rotten. Went to get valve oil for it and played some better trumpets.
Found a beaut that made the cheapo sound like a kazoo. Been practicing with it ever since.
Got range back and some maturity I never had before. Never was formally taught.
Now I just want to play.

Tootsall · 07-03-2006, 09:36 PM

Very cool. I never had the pleasure of "coming back" because I never started in the first place! I was a little bit older before the bug bit. But oh, man... did it ever bite eventually.

Anyway... plaster up a bio of yourself! You're in good company coming from Minn. with some really good guys honkin' around those woods.

Solar Bell · 07-03-2006, 09:57 PM

Welcome Corsair!

Hope you enjoy your stay.

Any reason for the name Corsair? A couple of nice Navy planes carried that name!

-cw-

Corsair · 07-03-2006, 10:27 PM

Yes, the Corsair is my favorite plane from WWII.
That is what era my hobby revolves around.

Solar Bell · 07-03-2006, 10:39 PM

Cool!

Mine too. Tell us about it!

-cw-

Alex Yates · 07-03-2006, 11:00 PM

Greetings and Welcome Corsair!

40cal · 07-05-2006, 04:21 AM

Eclipsehornplayer · 07-05-2006, 07:49 AM

Corsair,

Bah Bah black sheep eh?

Great plane I love that plane too...

Welcome aboard and stick around. The folks here are just great.

I came back after a 20 year lay-off about 1 1/2 years ago and the members of TM have been instrumental (Pun inteneded) to my continued success.

Good to have you!

tpter1 · 07-05-2006, 10:42 AM

Welcome, Corsair! And welcome back to trumpeting!

Bruce Lee · 07-05-2006, 10:54 AM

Welcome, Corsair!

Whew... glad it wasn't the car!

Bruce

07-03-2006, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Corsair Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MN Posts: 65	Hello to all Greetings and salutations to all, I am a recent comeback-trumpet player. 15+yr layoff. Had gotten rid of a Bach Strad and acquired a new trumpet (is a peach). Re-learning to play and enjoy what I was missing for so long. O.K. Tootsall, you asked for it. My music Bio At age 9 picked the trumpet as a way to anger my dad I guess, he wanted me to play clarinet. Parents rented a trumpet for me for awhile until they bought a cornet for me. I thought it was a step backward. Got pretty good too. Then in high school got a Bach Strad. That was MY trumpet. Played that for years as lead in school for concert band, orchestra, and stage band.(we actually recorded an album at a studio in senior year although I no longer have that album). Hindsight IS 20/20. Then after high school, got married to my sweetheart. Had a son. My old band teacher told me about a community band and joined. They also had a stage band that I joined, played lead for them for about 2-3 yrs. Then physical ailments for surgery and stuff slowed me down. Lost part of my 1st valve finger and had to play some gigs on other fingers for a while. Then I just stopped playing and the last gig I had was for my father-in-laws’ funeral. That was 1990. My sweetie wanted me to get a real trumpet in 2004. Got a cheapo but I sounded rotten. Went to get valve oil for it and played some better trumpets. Found a beaut that made the cheapo sound like a kazoo. Been practicing with it ever since. Got range back and some maturity I never had before. Never was formally taught. Now I just want to play.

07-03-2006, 09:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Solar Bell Fortissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Brand: Eclipse Posts: 3,442	Welcome Corsair! Hope you enjoy your stay. Any reason for the name Corsair? A couple of nice Navy planes carried that name! -cw-
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07-03-2006, 10:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Solar Bell Fortissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Brand: Eclipse Posts: 3,442	Cool! Mine too. Tell us about it! -cw-
	__________________ Chuck Willard

07-03-2006, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Brand: ECLIPSE Posts: 2,401	Greetings and Welcome Corsair!
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07-05-2006, 07:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Eclipsehornplayer Forte User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flat Rock, Michigan Brand: Eclipse, Bach, and Getzen Posts: 2,395	Corsair, Bah Bah black sheep eh? Great plane I love that plane too... Welcome aboard and stick around. The folks here are just great. I came back after a 20 year lay-off about 1 1/2 years ago and the members of TM have been instrumental (Pun inteneded) to my continued success. Good to have you!
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07-03-2006, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Very cool. I never had the pleasure of "coming back" because I never started in the first place! I was a little bit older before the bug bit. But oh, man... did it ever bite eventually. Anyway... plaster up a bio of yourself! You're in good company coming from Minn. with some really good guys honkin' around those woods.

07-03-2006, 10:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Corsair Pianissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MN Posts: 65	Yes, the Corsair is my favorite plane from WWII. That is what era my hobby revolves around.

07-05-2006, 04:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
40cal Forte User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota Brand: Springer/Sig/Glock/HK Posts: 1,273	Hi

07-05-2006, 10:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
tpter1 Forte User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern New York Brand: Lawler Posts: 2,309	Welcome, Corsair! And welcome back to trumpeting!
	__________________ -Glenn "Roses have thorns; shining waters mud. Clouds and eclipses stain the moon and the sun; and history reeks of the wrongs we have done. After today, after today, consider me gone."- Sting

07-05-2006, 10:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	Welcome, Corsair! Whew... glad it wasn't the car! Bruce
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