HARPER, Thomas
(1787–1853)> TRUMPET-PLAYER
HARPER (Thomas). English trumpet-player, Worcester, May 3, 1787. S. in London under Elvey, 1798. Member of the East India Volunteer band. Principal trumpet-player at Drury Lane and English Opera House. Played at Birmingham Musical Festival, 1820. Inspector of musical instruments for East India Company. Principal trumpet-player at Royal Italian opera. Do. at Concert of Ancient Music. London, Jan. 20, 1853. He wrote an Instruction Book for the Trumpet, and compiled a number of books of selections…