The Symphony models are on the larger side of the mouthpiece spectrum creating a deep, vibrant sound with a well-focused center. Conceptually developed to meet the demands of the modern orchestral player, these new models have comfortable rim shapes that provide a nice clarity in attack.

Schilke M1 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 19 or 20 rim, a Bach 1
Standard bowl-shape C cup with a 24 throat and Schmitt backbore. Excellent all around mouthpiece for both C and Bb trumpet.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke M1D Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 19 or 20 rim, a Bach 1
Standard bowl cup with 24 throat and tighter Schmitt backbore. Very good option for either Bb or Eb trumpet playing.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke M1* Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 19 or 20 rim, a Bach 1
The * models share same rim and cup as the M and MD models. They have a larger Schmitt backbore with a shorter throat that creates less resistance and a more open feel.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke D1 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 19 or 20 rim, a Bach 1
Deeper, bowl-shape cup that still provides feedback for control. The D cups have a smaller version of the Schmitt backbore, tighter to balance the deeper cup.

The D cups are deeper, bowl-shape cups for players needing more depth in their sound, but with enough feedback for control.

Schilke F1 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 19 or 20 rim, a Bach 1
The F models offer a deep V-shape cup that provides darker, warmer, more conical color allowing one to project at full capacity but maintain a soft mellow sound. These models utilize a shorter shank to compensate for cup volume plus a larger throat size & backbore taper.

Players in need of a quiet, mellow sound but not projection utilize the F cup mouthpieces. This has been popular for Schumann, Beethoven, or anything that requires trumpet, but not in a predominate role. Also popular for solos like Wagner's Parsifal, or the Mahler #3 posthorn solo.

Schilke M150 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 18 rim, a Bach 1¼
Slightly smaller 150 Rim diameter, standard bowl shape C cup, 24 throat and Schmitt backbore.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke M150D Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 18 rim, a Bach 1¼
Slightly smaller 150 Rim diameter, standard bowl-shape C cup, 24 throat and tighter Schmitt backbore.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke M150* Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 18 rim, a Bach 1¼
Larger Schmitt backbore with a shorter throat in a 150 rim diameter. More open feel.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke D150 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 18 rim, a Bach 1¼
Deeper, bowl-shape cup in the 150 rim diameter. The D cups have a smaller version of the Schmitt backbore, tighter to balance the deeper cup.

The D cups are deeper, bowl-shape cups for players needing more depth in their sound, but with enough feedback for control.

Schilke F150 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 18 rim, a Bach 1¼
F cup model in the 150 rim diameter. The F models offer a deep V-shape cup that provides darker, warmer, more conical color allowing one to project at full capacity but maintain a soft mellow sound. These models utilize a shorter shank to compensate for cup volume plus a larger throat size & backbore taper.

Players in need of a quiet, mellow sound but not projection utilize the F cup mouthpieces. This has been popular for Schumann, Beethoven, or anything that requires trumpet, but not in a predominate role. Also popular for solos like Wagner's Parsifal, or the Mahler #3 posthorn solo.

Schilke M2 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 16C4 or 17 rim, a Bach 1½
Slightly smaller 2 Rim diameter, standard bowl-shape C cup, 24 throat and Schmitt backbore.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke M2D Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 16C4 or 17 rim, a Bach 1½
Slightly smaller 2 Rim diameter, standard bowl shape C cup, 24 throat and tighter Schmitt backbore.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke M2* Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 16C4 or 17 rim, a Bach 1½
Larger Schmitt backbore with a shorter throat in a 2 rim diameter. More open feel.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke M2X Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 16C4 or 17 rim, a Bach 1½
This model has the rim, throat, and backbore of a M2 but the cup shape of the M1, for slightly more cup volume.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke D2 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 16C4 or 17 rim, a Bach 1½
Deeper, bowl-shape cup in the 2 rim diameter. The D cups have a smaller version of the Schmitt backbore, tighter to balance the deeper cup.

The D cups are deeper, bowl-shape cups for players needing more depth in their sound, but with enough feedback for control.

Schilke F2 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 16C4 or 17 rim, a Bach 1½
F cup model in the 2 rim diameter. The F models offer a deep V-shape cup that provides darker, warmer, more conical color allowing one to project at full capacity but maintain a soft mellow sound. These models utilize a shorter shank to compensate for cup volume plus a larger throat size & backbore taper.

Players in need of a quiet, mellow sound but not projection utilize the F cup mouthpieces. This has been popular for Schumann, Beethoven, or anything that requires trumpet, but not in a predominate role. Also popular for solos like Wagner's Parsifal, or the Mahler #3 posthorn solo.

Schilke M3 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 14 or 15 rim, a Bach 3
Slightly smaller 3 Rim diameter, standard bowl shape C cup, 24 throat and Schmitt backbore.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke M3D Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 14 or 15 rim, a Bach 3
Slightly smaller 3 Rim diameter, standard bowl shape C cup, 24 throat and tighter Schmitt backbore.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke M3* Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 14 or 15 rim, a Bach 3
Larger Schmitt backbore with a shorter throat in a 3 rim diameter. More open feel.

The M cups are shallower C cups, because players have said that the standard C cups were too deep for the orchestral player.

Schilke D3 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 14 or 15 rim, a Bach 3
Deeper, bowl-shape cup in the 3 rim diameter. The D cups have a smaller version of the Schmitt backbore, tighter to balance the deeper cup.

The D cups are deeper, bowl-shape cups for players needing more depth in their sound, but with enough feedback for control.

Schilke F3 Symphony Series™ Trumpet Mouthpiece
compares to a Schilke 14 or 15 rim, a Bach 3
F cup model in the 3 rim diameter. The F models offer a deep V-shape cup that provides darker, warmer, more conical color allowing one to project at full capacity but maintain a soft mellow sound. These models utilize a shorter shank to compensate for cup volume plus a larger throat size & backbore taper.

Players in need of a quiet, mellow sound but not projection utilize the F cup mouthpieces. This has been popular for Schumann, Beethoven, or anything that requires trumpet, but not in a predominate role. Also popular for solos like Wagner's Parsifal, or the Mahler #3 posthorn solo.