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Originally Posted by Justin Tokke
Can I just point out that this piece is clearly not for marching band but rather a "Drum and Bugle Corps" type ensemble that marches on the football field at halftime. And a high E in the trumpet is not difficult for a true trumpet player. I've heard some really really really good trumpet players and ironically, they all played in a Bugle Corps. Go figure.
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Wait what?
Marching bands are generally high school or college groups with both brass and woodwinds, with a drumline, may or may not have keyboard/concert percussion. They may either play in halftime shows for their respective schools, or perform at competitions, usually high schools do both.
Drum and bugle corps (
Drum Corps International :: Marching Music's Major Leagueâ„¢) are similar, but very very different. They are semi-professional brass ensembles with drumline and color guard, with members between 16-21 years old and generally have a fixed instrumentation, also there are no non-valved brass instruments allowed (woodwinds aren't allowed either). They play at highly attended competitions and tour around the country.
But yeah, Es are no problem normally, but it's rare for trumpets to see notes that high in orchestral literature.