What the 2nd trumpet does when the maestro’s not looking
UncategorizedJeffrey Curnow, associate principal trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 2001, is a widely published cartoonist.
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Not to be pedantic here, but the Associate Principal in a U.S. orchestra is the person who plays when the Principal doesn’t (and maybe plays 3rd or 4th in a big piece if needed). So overall the #2 person in the section, but not the person who plays the 2nd trumpet part.
Great cartoon, in any case.
Top player. Top trumpet section.