I knew a trumpet player in my high school band who had mastered circular breathing and could hold a note for bloody well ever. Went to a Quarteto Gilato (Sp?) concert a while back and the flute player held a note for a LONG time. During intermission a friend was commenting on it and I tried to explain what was going on and he as much as called me a liar — didn't believe it could be done. The next night I was looking at the news wire and found an entertainment brief saying trumpeter Winton Marsailas (Sp? again) had must set a world record by holding a note more than 26 minutes. Nice to get backup for your (doubted) claims.

david