RABBIT RABBIT!
I wish you all good luck in April.
Still have my fingers crossed too.

These Royal Rabbits are blowing miniature versions of a type of herald trumpet.

Fanfare Trumpets are constructed so that the bell extends about twice as far forward as the normal trumpet. Although these instruments play exactly as the normal trumpet, their flashy construction attracts attention to the fanfares.



Herald was originally a messenger sent by a king or nobleman to pass on a message or announcement. In medieval Europe, herald was charged with carrying messages to and from the commanders of opposing armies. In the 12th century heralds formally announced and conducted tournaments, including the proclamation of each joust and the name of each combatant. The trumpet was usually used to get people's attention. Perhaps because of their role managing the tournaments of the late Middle Ages, heralds came to be associated with the regulation of the knights' coats of arms. However, in the United Kingdom, heralds are still called to read announcements publicly.



Here is a fabulous personal collection of horns - including a herald trumpet in the dining room of an Icelander.


This beautiful trumpet blowing-angel (Gabriel?) graces the beautiful Bass Hall in downtown Fort Worth.