Those leading the way blow away on pro piccolo trumpet? (3,5)

I believe the answer is:

top brass

(Other definitions for top brass that I've seen before include "Senior officers" , "Leadership" , "Authorities" , "high-ranking officials" , "VIPs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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