Trumpet/Soprano Mouthpieces in Drum Corps

[Nothing71]

Yeah, I'm going to be that guy.

I was just wondering, because we have more than a library of knowledge here, if any of you who marched in the past or are currently marching could fill me in on the mouthpieces being used. I'm not necessarily looking to switch but more or less wondering what's out there.

Forgive me if this topic has been started and ended many times before, I'm new.

(Also, posted this earlier in the world class forum but am now moving it here)

[MiniSopGuy]

Yeah, I'm going to be that guy.

I was just wondering, because we have more than a library of knowledge here, if any of you who marched in the past or are currently marching could fill me in on the mouthpieces being used. I'm not necessarily looking to switch but more or less wondering what's out there.

Forgive me if this topic has been started and ended many times before, I'm new.

(Also, posted this earlier in the world class forum but am now moving it here)

There are a number of threads on the subject of what mouthpiece to use. But to answer your specific question.....

Playing upper lead for SoCal Dream, I use a Marcinkiewicz E12.4, the Roger Ingram model. The other upper lead uses a Giardinelli 17s. I only know because he tried mine and liked it so I ordered it for him.

Edited June 28, 2010 by MiniSopGuy

[bluesop08]

Bluecoats uses Hammond Mouthpieces for all their brass players.

5MLH For Leads (3c equivalent)

4MLH For 2nds (1 1/2 C Equivalent)

3MLH For 3rds (1 1/4 C equivalent)

All are heavy-weight mouthpieces with extra weight around the cup and a heavy-weight backbore.

Hope this helps!

Edited August 5, 2010 by bluesop08