trumpet in C
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Name of Instrument: trumpet in C
Maker / Brand: Martin
Stearns Catalog #: 2188
Country of Origin: Elkhart, Indiana
Region of Origin: North America
Instrument Category: Aerophone
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Location: CON C 3
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Description: This is a Martin Custom Trumpet in C that was played on Armando Ghitalla's recording of the Hummel Trumpet Concerto, ca. 1959 . This gold-plated instrument has three piston valves; its original valve section was replaced. The serial number is 207518. This instrument was donated by U of M Professor and First Trumpet for the Boston Pops, Armando Ghitalla.
The Armando Ghitalla Collection