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Another option to consider is High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation, which is done with a device attached to a wearable vest. This can loosen otherwise adherent mucous secretions, allowing them to be expelled by coughing.
A summary of results is attached. A discussion with your pulmonologist should determine whether it would be a useful treatment modality for you. The downside is that it is more expensive than the average trumpet (maybe even as expensive as a high end boutique model), but the upside is that insurance often covers it, unlike the boutique trumpet.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7297124/

@stumac

Thanks --will look into it

@fels
I had surgery for basel cell near the tip of my left ear. That ear looks like Spock's from Star Trek. But I guess I caught it early enough because no problems since the surgery five years ago.
Growing old isn't for sissies.

@fels CANCELLED

Thanks - I found a link to a similar question on TH and Tim had a very useful, lengthy, detailed response.

Likewise, in my wind ensemble, I have played Alto and Tenor Saxophone, French Horn and Trumpet depending on circumstances.

While I am not in favour of frequent, regular "challenges" for seating, a periodic evaluation by either the section leader or conductor seems to me productive. If that had've been done in my band, I'd probably still be playing alto sax, my first choice in wind ensemble.

But good-ole-boy expediency trumped skill over the path of least resistance from the director.

I thought I had suggested this before but :Groundhog Day:

I will post a new thread (In the appropriate spot) about Community Bands. There are lots of pros and semi-pros posting here. I think the CB group could benefit by some feedback from others who are not former pros or semi pros but just want to play but may be frustrated by the traditional (social) Community Band structure. My view (Like GeorgeB) is the if you are a serious player, albeit a recreational player, you are limited by the expectations of the the preponderance of the Community Band. Namely, socialization, lack of practice etc.experience.

That's interesting, because I never played in, or supervised, a quintet that had external musical directors. That's both academic and professional.

FWIW, the virus lock-down hasn't affected my practicing at all. Other stuff, big time. But practicing and music-related activities. - no.

@fels I've been using a Stork Vacchiano 3 for my Selmer high-G picc, but recently I've fallen in love with Ivan Hunter's Jaegerbrass 3M for the purpose. And as a constant go-to I've got the Stomvi Mouthpiece System (one rim, two stems, eight different cups, and you can get a separate extra-lightweight picc stem - either trp or cornet - as well as any number of additional rims and cups...)

@Jolter

have not PMed in this site yet -- but i need to get the score first anyway -- local arranger. Glad to hear of your interest. Please advise of any guidance on PMs