@GeorgeB said in Community Band:
My trumpet teacher back in 1953, a pro trumpet player, told me to play with better players as often as I can. I didn't realize at the time just how great that advice was.
I agree 100% with you, George. I have been playing in a community band for 8 years now, but lately I am sitting next to the lead trumpet player. He definitely makes me a better player because I don’t want to let him down. He is also very gracious and gives me plenty of constructive criticism. I try my best to only have to hear something once.