To many casual observers, the importance of a regularly rehearsing and performing trumpet choir may seem questionable. And for that reason, I felt compelled to defend my campaign for the value of such an ensemble. The average high school band may have between six to sixteen trumpets in their ensemble and the level of playing ability usually rages from the very gifted to the very challenged. Building confidence in the stronger players is not a problem for the more advanced performers seem to be self-motivated. What about the middle to lower section players? The students at these levels of performance,…