[TPIN] Starting a beginner on a Cornet vs Trumpet - use of cornet - section blending

[Achias1 at mchsi.com]

Well said, but be sure that those who are going for a cornet sound also get true cornet mouthpieces with 
the funnel cup instead of the trumpet C cup or they might end up sounding close to trumpets anyway.

Dave


 I have  told 
> many band directors who make their students play all the same Bach horns  
> with all the same big Bach mouthpieces, that they will never have the real sound  
> that they are looking for until they get a section of cornets.  I tell them  
> in no uncertain terms, that next time they raise WAY too much money for 
> marching  band uniforms, they should take some of that money and get cornets for 
> the 
>  band.  I don't care how big a trumpet mouthpiece you use, it will never be  
> as mellow and dark as a cornet sound.