Today I started to practice the Haydn Trumpet Concerto and I realized that I'm rusty. I have a lot to work on specially those runs in the first movement. I'm confident that I can gain control of the concerto in one month. My all county etude is almost perfected and I'm going to keep perfecting it. My chops felt alright today, but not like they usually do. That probably has to do something with me not playing yesterday. I'm sure that I'll get my chops back in 2 days. I have also decided to just play the star spangled banner straight with no Ad Lib. It's a sacred song that doesn't need gimmicks.