Originally Posted by tpter1

So true. In a band setting, you have 6 (wind ensemble) or more (symphonic band) trumpets. Quite often, we face having 3 on a part, or even more. This makes it harder to hear oneself, so consequntly, we play louder to hear ourselves, when in reality just the opposite needs to happen. This is why bands have the reputation of being just loud. Think of forte as full; fortissimo as double full.