What type of trumpet mouth piece should I use as lead trumpet in a high school jazz band.?

Hello. I've been playing the trumpet for 5 years, and next year I'll be the lead trumpet player in both concert and jazz band. This is a moderately good high school bad. I've been using a standard 7c mouthpiece since I've started trumpet. I'm looking for good recommendations. Thank you for the help. If you have any questions to help me help you, let me know.

What type of trumpet mouth piece should I use as lead trumpet in a high school jazz band.?
I played both in high school and some in college. By the time I got to be lead chair I was using a 3c for concert band and a 5c for jazz band. The 3c gives a richer sound while the 5c allows a little more air though in my opinion so you can really lay it on better. Just my opinion but you should at least be at a 5c if not higher by now.
Reply:If you really want a mouthpiece that will help you nail those high notes then get a Schilke 14a4a. You will sacrifice good tone quality, but hey, it's jazz (slap me =) I was a HS band director. My lead players used the Schilke. The same guys played 3c or 1c in concert band. They didn't have a problem switching back and forth.
Reply:A good mouthpiece for lead trumpet is the Bach megatone 3c. You should get one thats goldplated for a rich dark tone that goes with jazz. its also good with the high register and you wont sacrifice tone.

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