I don't mean to pile on, but this struck me as odd as well. While I know a number of people who are able to circular breathe on woodwinds, my impression is that it is considerably more difficult to do on brass instruments, especially trumpet. In fact, I don't think I've ever heard anyone circular breathe on trumpet.
But of course, if the piece is being written with a specific performer in mind, then it isn't an issue.
- Darcy
It's actually quite easy on trumpet. In the 1950s, Raphael Mendez recorded "Flight of the Bumblebee" straight through without a break. Easy on horn, easy on trombone. I've never tried on tuba. Nearly impossible on flute, I think, and problematical on recorder, but easy on the other woodwinds.
John
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