Music Education: Brass

Well-researched history by noted authority traces evolution of trumpets, trombones, bugles, cornets, French horns, tubas and other brass wind instruments. The text is supplemented by over 140 black-and-white illustrations as well as 48 music examples. Corrected and updated by the author, this book remains an indispensable resource for any brass player or music historian. New preface. Bibliography.

The book contains instruction and exercises designed to promote "natural performance" which will lead one to reach their full potential. Topics (many with musical exercises) include: Chromaticism: Key to Correct Response, Repetition Key to Consistency, Timing and Coordination, The Pressurized Air Column, Mouthpiece Pressure, The Warm-Up, Strength and Endurance, Awareness Performance, The Growing Edge of Development, The Aural Image, and Learning Through Analogous Experience

Represented on this compact disc are seven of the world's finest brass quintets. Recordings are taken from Crystal Records' collection, which has been called "probably the world's best brass catalog" (Fanfare Magazine). Originally recorded in analog and digital, the tapes were rerecorded digitally for this compact disc.

Journal of Historic Research in Music Education:
"...a comprehensive documentation of one hundred years of the brass band movement in England."

From the publisher:
With the most extensive collection of examples and solutions for teaching and playing brass, and a formidable bibliography of literature and listening lists, The Guide to Teaching Brass is the perfect resource for teachers of brass method.

The Guide is divided into two parts; the first dealing with basic pedagogical information pertaining to brass instruments generally, and the second addressing the history, methodology, and repertoire of each instrument individually. As a whole, the text provides a comprehensive resource that brass teachers and performers will refer to throughout their careers.

This text provides prospective music teachers with basic performance skills, knowledge, and methodology so that they can effectively teach brass instruments. Integral to the authors method is the brass ensemble format which has proven to be an extremely effective vehicle with which to explore musical balance, phrasing, timbre, intonation, styles, and other performance concepts. Brass chamber music ensemble scores make up approximately one-third of the text. The scores are presented in progression from simple to complex and may be performed in a short concert.

Published by the Instrumentalist in 1976.

Wind power -- The tongue -- Wind control -- The lips -- Facial muscles -- Fingers of the right hand -- Fingers of the left hand.

From Choice:

Whitener has produced a book that appears to fill a gap in the literature for the pedagogy of brass instruments. The information is presented in a manner particularly useful for both teachers and prospective teachers, and the writing style is better than average for books of this kind. Sufficient illustrations are available to clarify particular points and the organization is particularly well suited to the content and the intended usage of the book. Sources used are definitive and the bibliography is very complete. Lists of literature and discographies are apparently selective.

Contents: (Main headings only) *The embouchure's function *Photographic studies of virtuoso players *Mouthpiece placement *Moist versus dry lips *The lip aperture *Articulation *Mouthpiece pressure *Breath control *Conclusion

Responding to the upsurge of interest in wind and brass bands, Dr Kevin Thompson has written a practical manual for all who are involved with them whether in school or music centres, or in an adult community band. This essentially pragmatic book - the first of its kind - gives helpful advice on how to start a band, the choice of instruments, basic organisation, useful seating plans, rehearsal tips, composing and scoring for bands of different sizes. Additionally, there are innovative approaches to instrumental teaching, new ideas for bringing together classroom and group instrumental activities, and exciting repertoire suggestions.