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Book SynopsisTrade Review[T]his book is certainly 'must have' material for anyone who is serious about the French horn! * Horn Matters *This is a comprehensive guide to music for solo horn. . . [Those] who have appreciated the various volumes on piano music by Maurice Hinson will likewise find "Guide to the Solo Horn Repertoire" useful for brass performers. * American Reference Books Annual *This volume should find a place in any music library serving a population of horn players at undergraduate or graduate levels, as well as in the personal libraries of horn performers and teachers. * Notes *Table of ContentsPreface Scope Using the Guide1. Music for Unaccompanied Horn2. Music for Horn and Keyboard: Piano, Organ, Harpsichord3. Music for Horn and Ensemble: Orchestra, String Orchestra, Band, Wind Ensemble, or Other Instrumental groupIndexes Title Index Name Index for Premieres, Commissions and Dedications Index - Music for Horn with Band, Wind Ensemble, or Brass Ensemble Index - Music for Horn with Small Instrumental Ensemble Alphabetical List by Composer Nationality

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"For those who have never studied with Wibb or have worked with him only a little, this book brings to light the best of his teaching methods in a detailed manual of approach. Bravo, Roderick, and thank you." —Abigail Sperling, The Flutist Quarterly -- Abigail Sperling * The Flutist Quarterly *Covering topics such as sound production, intonation, embouchure and phrasing, this volume offers an invaluable insight into how to achieve the hallmark [William] Bennett-school sound. * Pan *There is something here for every flute player and the book is nothing short of masterful! * Just Flutes * Mastering the Flute with William Bennett is an extremely valuable resource for flute players, covering a wide range of technical and musical issues and revealing the ideas developed over Bennett's decades-long career. * Music Teacher *Table of ContentsForeword / William Bennett AcknowledgmentsIntroduction 1. Finding a Sound2. "Harmonics in Tune" Tone3. Reaction in the Sound4. Attacks, Articulation and Repeated Notes5. Prosody: "Elephants And Taxis" 6. Harmonics Exercises 7. Shakuhachi Exercise for Embouchure Control8. Intonation Exercises9. Flexibility Exercises10. Other Exercises: Whistle Tones and Vocalises11. Approaching MelodiesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book will be informative, interesting, and beneficial for anyone who is involved with the performance of music in the United States, whether in the field or in academe.June 2009 -- Lois Kuyper-Rushing * Louisiana State University *Laila Storch . . . is generous in her admiration of [Marcel Tabuteau's] compelling artistry. She has produced a monumental tribute to an extraordinary musician whose influence remains alive in each generation of American oboists.87 Summer 2009 -- Anthony McColl * Double Reed News *[This biography is] movingly personal . . . . may prove to be one of the most accomplished and important musical biographies of the 21st century.8/1/10 -- Christopher Brodersen * Fanfare *Laila Storch's biography of Marcel Tabuteau provides a detailed and intimate portrait of the life and artistry of the man widely considered to be the father of the American school of oboe playing. Vol. 33, No. 2, Summer 2010 * The Double Reed *Storch's intriguing book will appeal to a broad audience, not just oboists. Anyone interested in music will find Tabuteau's philosophies and Storch's research beneficial and applicable.January 2009 * Choice *Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionAccessing the Audio Files1. Compiègne and the Tabuteau Family2. Paris Conservatoire: Tabuteau's Studies with Georges Gillet, 1902-19043. Arrival in America: Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra, 1905-19084. The Metropolitan Opera: Singers and Conductors of the "Golden Age," 1908-19145. San Francisco Interlude: The Panama-Pacific International Exposition Orchestra, 19156. The Philadelphia Orchestra: The Stokowski Years, 1915-19407. Tabuteau as Soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra: 1915-19548. Tabuteau at the Curtis Institute of Music: 1924-19469. Lessons with Tabuteau: My Arrival in Philadelphia, January 194310. My First Year with Tabuteau at the Curtis Institute: October 1943-May 194411. Tabuteau Conducts the Curtis Orchestra: Fall 1944-Spring 194512. Tabuteau's Summers in Canada: Salmon Fishing in Nova Scotia13. Another Year of Study with Tabuteau: 1945-194614. Summers in France: The Pingouinette; Back to Philadelphia, 194815. Tabuteau's Last Years at the Curtis Institute: 1946-195416. The Casals Festivals in Prades and Perpignan: 1950, 1951, and 195317. Tabuteau as Seen by His Philadelphia Orchestra Colleagues18. Retirement in France: La Coustiéro, 1954-195919. Tabuteau's Final Years in Nice: 1959-196620. Philadelphia Postlude: Tabuteau's Playing; His Musical Ideas and InfluenceAppendix 1. Introduction and Text Transcription for the Tabuteau-Wolsing Audio FilesAppendix 2. The Students of Marcel Tabuteau at the Curtis Institute of MusicAppendix 3. The Tabuteau System: Essay and Outline by Marc MostovoyGlossary of Terms Used by OboistsNotesSelected BibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisDefines the status of the tuba and documents its growth since its inception in 1835. This publication represents more than 40 years of research by several professionals throughout the world.Trade Review. . . outstanding documentation of the low brass repertoire . . . indispensable acquisitions for any library supporting tuba/euphonium studies. . . . Essential. Lower-level undergraduates through professionals/practitioners. * Choice *. . . this is the most definitive book on the tuba found anywhere on planet Earth . . . There is simply no excuse for every serious tubist in the world to not have a copy of this text. It is amazing, it will wow you, and it also contains the most definitive, most comprehensive, most complete listings of all tuba music and recordings ever assembled . . . * ITEA Journal *Table of ContentsContentsForeword (2005), R. Winston Morris and Daniel T. PerantoniForeword (1995), Harvey G. PhillipsPrefaceAcknowledgments (1995), R. Winston MorrisAcknowledgments (1995), Edward R. Goldstein1. Music for Tuba and Keyboard, Joseph Skillen/Edward R. Goldstein Works Listed by Composer Works Listed by Title Tuba and Keyboard Collections Tuba and Keyboard Other than Piano2. Music for Tuba and Band, Timothy J. Northcut/Skip Gray3. Music for Tuba and Orchestra, Timothy J. Northcut/Skip Gray4. Music for Tuba in Mixed Ensemble, Timothy J. Northcut/Skip Gray5. Music for Unaccompanied Tuba, Philip Sinder/Jeffrey L. Funderburk6. Music for Tuba and Electronic Media, Philip Sinder/Jeffrey L. Funderburk7. Music for Multiple Tubas, Kenyon Wilson/Charles A. McAdams Two Parts Three Parts Four Parts Five Parts Six Parts Seven or More Parts Ensemble Master List by Title8. Methods and Studies, David D. Graves/Jerry A. Young9. Orchestral Excerpts, David D. Graves/Jerry A. Young10. Discography, Ronald Davis/Ronald Davis Tuba Recordings by Artist Tuba Recordings by Title Tuba Recordings by Composer Addresses of Recording Companies/DistributorsAppendix: Addresses of Publishers and Composers, Compiled by Joseph SkillenEditors: Biographical SketchesIndex, Kelly Thomas

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Book SynopsisThe story of the trumpet from prehistory to the present day, written by two of its outstanding performers and teachersTrade Review“Well cited, solidly illustrated, and easy to read.”—Choice * Choice *

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative account of the 500-year history of the bassoon, with new research findings and dozens of rare illustrationsTrade ReviewSelected as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2013 in the Music Category. -- Outstanding Academic Title * Choice *

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Book SynopsisPresents the 160-year history of the saxophone. Offering the personal story of one man's love for music-making, this work follows this iconographic instrument as it is lauded for its sensuality, then outlawed for its influence, and finally credited with changing the face of popular culture.

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Book SynopsisA proper understanding of these instruments depends on a clear grasp of their acoustical behaviour, as influenced by the properties of mouthpiece, pipe, and bell. A full discussion of these matters therefore forms the opening chapter; this is followed by an introduction to the instruments' basic characteristics and nomenclature.

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Book SynopsisSuitable for the players of the one-keyed flute, this book includes music drawn from early treatises along with solo flute literature and instructional text and fingering charts. It addresses topics ranging from the basics of choosing a flute and assembling it to advanced concepts such as tone color and eighteenth-century articulation patterns.Table of ContentsPREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CHAPTER I ABOUT THE ONE-KEYED FLUTE On the Flute A bit of history Names Materials used Range Concerning the highest notes On the Parts of the Flute Three-piece flute Four-piece flute The tenon The cork The screw cap The foot register On Pitch Modern replicas Corps de rechange On Choosing a Flute Pitch Style Woods Used flutes On Care Checklist Oiling the flute CHAPTER II LEARNING TO PLAY THE ONE-KEYED FLUTE On Getting Started How to proceed Assembly On Holding the Flute Physical problems Left hand Right hand Checklist An interesting side line On Tone Checklist Embouchure Amusing side line CHAPTER III On Homogeneity of Sound (Tone Color Tendencies) Strong notes Weak notes Changes at century's end On Key (Tonality) On Vibrato The flattement How is the flattement executed? How is the flattement used? The flattement with the messa di voce Notation Are we certain that breath vibrato was not used? Recommended readings On Intonation How to tune Playing "in tune" Enharmonic notes Practical application Practicing good intonation Adjusting for intonation On Playing Forte and Piano Using the screw cap On Rhythmic Hierarchy "Good" notes, "bad" notes Practical application Quick notes Beating time Recommended readings On Articulation Articulation silences Unslurred notes Eighteenth-century patterns for quick notes Double tonguing Recommended readings On Further Readings CHAPTER III FINGERINGS FOR THE ONE-KEYED FLUTE On Fingerings Why so many choices? Lowering the pitch Use of the key Extending the range Alternate f sharp How many fingerings? On Trills Wide Trills Execution Recommended readings Explanation of the Charts Basic Fingering Chart Complete Fingering Chart Table of Trills Flattement Chart CHAPTER IV EXERCISES AND TUNES TO PLAY About the Music Duet playing Exercises and Tunes (Eighteenth-Century Sources) D Major G Major e mmor A Major CHAPTER V MODERN STUDIES FOR ONE-KEYED FLUTE Introduction to Modern Studies Practice Routine Modern Exercises Major sequences for the one-keyed flute Broken chord studies in the major keys Broken chord studies in minor keys APPENDIX A THE "TOP 13" EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY FLUTE TUTORS APPENDIX B ON REPERTOIRE FOR THE BEGINNING ONE-KEYED FLUTIST Easy solos Collections Studies Easy Duets ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY: BEFORE 1853 AFTER 1853

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Book SynopsisThis is the first book to offer a complete introduction to the recorder. Seven contributors from four different countries write on topics such as the recorder and its music through the centuries, the recorder as orchestral instrument, the professional recorder player through history and today, and the phenomenon of the recorder revival. The Companion also contains basic reference material previously unavailable in one volume. A special feature is found in the rich collection of illustrations which in themselves provide a history of the instrument.Trade Review'... an enjoyable and worthy addition (or beginning) to your music library.' American Recorder'... will undoubtedly become the standard text for recorder players for years to come ... I would guess that even professional players will find things here that are new to them.' Early Music Today'... an excellent starting point for those new to the instrument or amateurs with playing experience who wish to broaden their knowledge. Such readers will come away with a better understanding of the recorder's very rich life through the centuries as well as a good idea of the astonishing amount of writing and research of the last four or five decades.' Notes'The multiplicity of its authorship, with contributions from seven different personalities, encourages the serious reader to take a far more subjective and thoughtful approach to the recorder and its repertoire than has been past practice.' The Recorder Magazine'The Cambridge Companion to the Recorder is one of those marvellous books that you do not have to read at one sitting … if you do not yet own a copy - it is about time you did!'. Early Music and Recorders JournalTable of ContentsForeword Daniel Brüggen; 1. The recorder in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance Howard Mayer Brown; 2. The recorder's Medieval and Renaissance repertoire: a commentary Anthony Rowland-Jones; 3. The baroque recorder sonata Anthony Rowland-Jones; 4. The baroque chamber music repertoire Anthony Rowland-Jones; 5. The orchestral recorder Adrienne Simpson; 6. The eighteenth-century recorder concerto David Lasocki and Anthony Rowland-Jones; 7. Instruction books and methods for the recorder c.1500 to the present day David Lasocki; 8. The recorder revival i: the friendship of Bernard Shaw and Arnold Dolmetsch J. M. Thomson; 9. The recorder revival ii: the twentieth century and its repertoire Eve O'Kelly; 10. Professional recorder players i: pre-twentieth century David Lasocki; 11. Professional recorder players (and their instruments) ii: the twentieth century Eve O'Kelly; 12. The recorder in education Eve O'Kelly; 13. Facsimiles and editing Clifford Bartlett; 14. Guide to further reading Anthony Rowland-Jones.

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Book SynopsisThis guide is intended for all clarinettists with a desire to investigate music of earlier periods. It contains practical help on both the aquisition and playing of historical clarinets, while performers on modern instruments will find much advice on style, approach and techniques which make up a well-grounded, period interpretation.Trade Review' … illuminating and surprisingly readable.' Early Music Review'Colin Lawson's success as both an esteemed academic and dynamic solo clarinettist is brilliantly illustrated in his latest publication. An enlightened journey through all elements of the historical clarinet. A thoroughly informed and instructive publication, and a worthy addition to Lawson's other Cambridge [University] Press publications. Yet to be bettered.' Music Teacher'All clarinet students who love and play the instrument should read this book. Lawson is one of that rare breed that can play and write equally well.' Early Music TodayTable of Contents1. The early clarinet in context; 2. Historical considerations; 3. Equipment; 4. Playing historical clarinets Ingrid Pearson; 5. The language of musical style; 6. Case studies in ensemble music; 7. Related family members.

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Book SynopsisThis introduction to the eighteenth and nineteenth century horn provides a historical account of the instrument's development as well as a practical guide to playing techniques and principles of interpretation. The book includes a series of seven case studies on major works from the horn repertoire.Trade Review'Rarely can anything have been written on the early history of the horn that is quite as accessible and flowing as John Humphries' The Early Horn, A Practical Guide. While others may have made hard work of describing the horn's passage from hunting to double, John's text flows almost as a novel … whatever type of horn you play … this book will give you a greater understanding of your instrument.' Ian Wagstaff, The Horn Magazine'John Humphries has written an eminently readable book packed with fascinating information about the horn of the 18th and 19th centuries … Nowhere else is such an amount of information on the early horn available in a single, reliable, readable source.' Early MusicTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Historical background; 3. Equipment; 4. Technique; 5. The language of musical style; 6. Case studies.

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide for flautists provides a survey of the instrument - its development, its technique, its repertoire and its literature - between 1700 and 1900. Each issue is set in a musical context and technical and stylistic matters such as fingering, tone production, articulation, ornamentation, vibrato, expression and delivery are examined in depth, applying evidence from historical sources to the standard flute repertoire. A series of case studies offers detailed interpretations of music by Hotteterre, Handel, Bach, Gluck, Mozart and Boehm. As an internationally recognised soloist, orchestral player and teacher of modern and historical flutes, Rachel Brown brings a wealth of experience to amateurs and professionals alike, encouraging stylistic awareness through an understanding of the way in which composers and flautists approached instruments of the past. Copious music examples, illustrations, fingering charts and bibliographies make this a standard reference book for both 'pTrade Review'… demonstrates a profound knowledge of the flute's history, and of the changes in performance style and technique.' Early Music Today'This is an excellent study …well written and easily accessible … Rachel Brown has done an excellent job. This practical guide can enrich recorder players' knowledge and should be consulted widely.' The Recorder Magazine'A highly informative, readable and welcome additions to the Cambridge Handbooks Historical Performance of Music series. It will prove invaluable both as a quick-reference guide and a general introduction to the early flute.' The ConsortTable of Contents1. Historical sources; 2. The development of the flute, 1700–1900; 3. Technique; 4. Style; 5. Case studies: Hotteterre, Handel, J. S. Bach, Gluck, Mozart, Boehm.

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