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Have you ever imagined what your “Dream Trumpet” might look like? Are you giddy about gold plating? Bonkers about French beads? Looney about leadpipes?

Dillon Music and TrumpetMaster.com want to know what makes up your “Dream Trumpet”. Tell us, in 250 words, or less what makes your current trumpet perfect, or what you would have done to make your trumpet everything you would want it to be.

Our expert staff, along with the designers at Vincent Bach, will read and judge your entries. We will publish the more interesting ones, and all will go into a drawing for some great prizes, including

1st Prize: A standard model Bb or C Bach Stradivarius trumpet in lacquered brass or silver plated finish customized by the Bach Custom Shop at Dillon Music.

2nd Prize: Bach leather single gig bag (HLBL1)

3rd Prize: Bach Gold-Plated Trim Kit for Bach Stradivarius Trumpet & Cornet (1811G)

4th Prize: One Set Paua Abalone Semi-Precious Gemstone Finger Buttons for
Bach Stradivarius Trumpet & Cornet (1814SPA)

5th Prize: Bach Elite Aluminum Trumpet Straight Mute (2002)

6th Prize: Bach Mouthpiece Case for Three Trumpet/Cornet Mouthpieces (1874)

You Gotta Have Rules:

“Your Dream Trumpet” contest is offered by Dillon Music and TrumpetMaster.com., in cooperation with Conn-Selmer, Inc. the maker of Bach Stradivarius brass instruments. This contest is being held for the enjoyment of the trumpet community and, except for the prizes offered, no addition compensation is offered. All entries and their intellectual property become exclusive property of Dillon Music, which may or may not agree to publish or promote these entries in any way.

• One entry per person. Additional entries will be disqualified. If more than one entry is submitted, all entries will be considered invalid and you will be unable to participate in the competition.

• IP Tracking is in effect. If you are using more than one screen name to submit multiple entries, you will be immediately disqualified to compete.

• Entries must be submitted via Personal Message (PM) to Screen Name Dillon Music with subject “Your Dream Trumpet”. E-mails to Dillon Music or Conn-Selmer will not be considered.

• Submissions must include the following: 1) Full Name, 2) E-Mail Address, 3) Trumpet Master Screen Name, 4) Daytime Telephone Number, and 5) Mailing Address.

• All entries must be limited to 250 words or less. Any submission beyond 250 words will be disqualified.

• Your “Dream Trumpet” concept must use only Conn-Selmer Parts. This includes any parts from Bach, Benge, Conn, Holton, King, LeBlanc, and Selmer Paris. Information on parts can be found at Welcome to the home of Conn-Selmer, Inc. Musical Instruments

• The entrant declares that the concept and idea do not describe a patented, copywrited or otherwise legally protected property.

• If a selected winner accepts any prize, he or she accepts the terms by which they are gifted. These terms will be made clear to the winning contestant(s) before they are given the opportunity to accept any prizes. All prizes are not redeemable for cash or exchange by Dillon Music or Conn-Selmer, Inc.

• All entries must be received by Tuesday, July 1st.

• Winners will be selected by an unbiased panel consisting of staff members of Dillon Music and Conn-Selmer, Inc. Winners will be contacted via e-mail on or before Monday, July 14th.

• Employees and associates of Dillon Music, TrumpetMaster.com, and Conn-Selmer, Inc. are not eligible.

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jeancmoa

Yes!!!! It's finally here. I wish everyone Good luck on this quest. I hope they don't judge on writing skills, but really focus on the "Dream Trumpet". I just don't want to have to hire a professional writer...lol

Trumpet guy

Could there be a list of Conn-Selmer parts posted? I know what I want in a trumpet but I'm not sure if Conn-Selmer has specific parts for it.
Thanks

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Daniel Lan
"In you're not improving, you're falling behind." - My Trumpet Teacher, Steve

Horns
Bach Strad 37 - Megatone 3C/3B
Bach TR300 (marching)
Berkeley Cornet
Berkeley Picc. Trumpet - Vincent Bach Corp. Mt.Vernon N.Y 10 1/2 DW
Jupiter Soprano Trombone - Megatone 3C/3B
Olds Ambassador Fullerton Trombone - Olds 12C

Trumpet guy

It's a drawing?!!!! Like, random?

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Daniel Lan
"In you're not improving, you're falling behind." - My Trumpet Teacher, Steve

Horns
Bach Strad 37 - Megatone 3C/3B
Bach TR300 (marching)
Berkeley Cornet
Berkeley Picc. Trumpet - Vincent Bach Corp. Mt.Vernon N.Y 10 1/2 DW
Jupiter Soprano Trombone - Megatone 3C/3B
Olds Ambassador Fullerton Trombone - Olds 12C

Solar Bell

Would you rather be on-line 24-7 trying to be the last poster?



Get to work!

-cw-

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The Willard of Oz

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Ronald Reagan

Trumpet guy

hey, my 200 words are done. All I need now is to make sure all the stuff can be made with Conn-Selmer parts

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Daniel Lan
"In you're not improving, you're falling behind." - My Trumpet Teacher, Steve

Horns
Bach Strad 37 - Megatone 3C/3B
Bach TR300 (marching)
Berkeley Cornet
Berkeley Picc. Trumpet - Vincent Bach Corp. Mt.Vernon N.Y 10 1/2 DW
Jupiter Soprano Trombone - Megatone 3C/3B
Olds Ambassador Fullerton Trombone - Olds 12C

bkonstans1

That would be most helpful. I might end up being OK anyway, but a list of parts would help a lot of people.

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Benny

Bach 37, Blessing XL-TR
Bach, GR, Curry, Marcinkiewicz mpcs.
More soon to come

jeancmoa

eso es correcto

tutin_trumpeta

Oooh my first contest and it's one I may actually stand a chance of winning.....

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Yamaha YTR636 Bb Trumpet
Besson Sovereign Bb Cornet
New Yorker C Trumpet (converted Bb)
Bohland & Fuchs C/Bb Trumpet
Raisen Bb Fanfare/Herald Trumpet

On loan to me:
Yamaha Xeno Bb Cornet

Previously loaned to me:
YFH631 Flugel
Getzen Eterna Eb Soprano Cornet
Boosey & Hawkes 400 Bb Bugle
Blessing D/Eb

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1st post updated with parts list.

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