Ramphele joined the band when he was just 14 and last year was appointed lead trumpet player.

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And the NASA administrator must sound the trumpet and lead the charge of change.

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This year, SAP has stepped up to take the lead role as presenting sponsor, and RBC, Callaway Golf, Wine Spectator and Trumpet Behavioral Health are also offering strong support as sponsors.

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