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Woodwind instruments and performance
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Brass instruments : their history and development by By Anthony BainesCall Number: ML933 .B33 1978
ISBN: 0684152290
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.
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Keys to natural performance for brass players by By Robert D. WeastCall Number: MT418 .W43
ISBN: 9991574220
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
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Brass anthology : a compendium of articles from the Instrumentalist on playing the brass instruments by The InstrumentalistCall Number: MT339 .B72
ISBN: 0686158903
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Brass Bonanza by Various Brass QuintetsCall Number: MR CD 985
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.
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Brass roots : a hundred years of brass bands and their music, 1836-1936 by By Roy NewsomeCall Number: ML1331 .N49 1998
ISBN: 1859281680
Journal of Historic Research in Music Education:
"...a comprehensive documentation of one hundred years of the brass band movement in England."
Brass teaching
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Guide to teaching brass by By Norman Hunt, updated by Dan BachelderCall Number: MT418 .H9 2002
ISBN: 0072414235
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.
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Brass ensemble method for music educators, revised by By Jay D. ZornCall Number: MT339.2 .Z67
ISBN: 0534229697
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.
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Brass anthology : a compendium of articles from the Instrumentalist on playing the brass instruments by The InstrumentalistCall Number: MT339 .B72
ISBN: 0686158903
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Brass solo and study material music guide by Compiled by Paul G. AndersonCall Number: ML128.W5 A6
Published by the Instrumentalist in 1976.
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A master class with Claude Gordon : the seven natural elements of brass playing. by Claude GordonCall Number: DVD MT733 .C53206 2006
Wind power -- The tongue -- Wind control -- The lips -- Facial muscles -- Fingers of the right hand -- Fingers of the left hand.
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A complete guide to brass : instruments and pedagogy by By Scott Whitener ; foreword by Charles Schlueter ; illustrations by Cathy L. WhitenerCall Number: ML933 .W52 1989
ISBN: 0028728610
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.
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The art of brass playing : a treatise on the formation and use of the brass player's embouchure by By by Philip FarkasCall Number: MT339 .F27 1989
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
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Wind bands and brass bands in school and music centre by By Kevin ThompsonCall Number: MT733 .T43 1985
ISBN: 0521258928
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.