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Brass Player's Cookbook
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BRAND NEW! Articles from 57 noted brass players from around the world.
Tuba contributors
include Kenneth Amis, Roger Bobo, Velvet Brown, James Gourlay,
Toby Hanks, Daniel Perantoni, Jon Sass, and Deanna Swoboda.
The name "cookbook" denotes that all the contributors can offer tips to "brew up" some very fine playing. Articles are related to topics such as brass playing, tips on a specific brass instrument, musicality, or performing in an ensemble.
You can place an order from Amazon.com by using the link on the left.
 If you also need sheetmusic you might prefer to order the Brass Player's Cookbook from Sheet Music Plus...
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A
College Level Tuba Curriculum Developed Through the
Teaching
Techniques of William Bell, Harvey Phillips,
and Daniel Perantoni at Indiana University |
Written by Dr. Geoffrey Whitehead
and the result of his doctoral study and
friendship with Mr. Phillips and Mr. Perantoni.
It is
full of information about studying and teaching the
tuba, as well as an extensive annotated and graded
literature list of the materials used by the three
greatest tuba teachers of all time. |
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A Treatise on the Tuba |
280 pages of words, pictures,
and information of interest to anyone having a fascination about
this versatile instrument. Many pictures of past and present
day tubists, Bios of historical greats and leading professionals
of present day. History of the tuba. Extensive technical discussion
including fingering charts of regular and substitute fingerings
for tubas in all keys. Unusual tubas. Giant tubas. Orchestra
excerpts and intonation tips. Learn
more... |
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 Program
Notes for the Solo Tuba |
This volume is a guide
to 88 of the most important works for the solo tuba. Most of
the program notes were written by the composers themselves.
Edited by Gary Bird. |
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Song
and Wind |
Chronicles the career
of Arnold Jacobs.
Learn more... |
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 The
Art of Tuba and Euphonium |
An excellent resource
written by low brass experts Harvey Phillips and William Winkle.
A must-have for serious students at a discount price. See
latest price or to purchase... |
| Online / WEB Resources |
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ITEA |
The International Euphonium-Tuba Association is an invaluable resource for euphonium and tuba players. You will find useful articles and resources, reviews, and if you become a member you get a terrific printed quarterly journal. |
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James Gourlay Website |
The excellent tubist, James Gourlay, has a very fine website
with samples of his playing and downloadable sheet music. Also
his performance schedule, biography, photos, etc. www.jamesgourlay.com |
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Sheet Music |
The online store Sheet Music Plus features over 387,000 sheet music titles for virtuallly all instruments and ensembles. Very fine customer service. |
| Recordings |
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Tuba CD's |
A page on this site that lists dozens
of recordings featuring tuba, all of which are easily purchased
on the Internet. Visit the Tuba CD page... |
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Arnold Jacobs: Portrait of an Artist |
This fine recording by
Arnold Jacobs is a "must-have" for all tuba and euphonium
players. There are many exerpts of his playing as well as several
of his clinic sessions where he explains various musical and
brass concepts. |
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Patrick
Sheridan: Bon Bons |
A new CD by the great
Pat Sheridan. Includes: Hora Staccato, Estrellita, Minute Waltz,
Vocalise, Op.34, No.14, Mexican Hat Dance, Apres Un Reve, Carnival
Of Venice, and nine more. |
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Jim
Self: The Big Stretch |
A variety of music from
solo tuba to six tubas, tuba and piano, brass quintet, tuba
and harp, and tuba and midi. |
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New
England Reveries |
Noted educator and performer
Mark Nelson offers an exciting original program. Pieces include
Fantasia Breve, Parable for Solo Tuba, New England Reveries, Escher's Sketches, and Sonata-Fantasia.
Follow the link at left to see the latest price or to purchase. |
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Tubby
the Tuba |
Tommy Johnson and The
Manhattan Transfer Company. Learn
more... |
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Kevin
Morgan - the Virtuoso Tuba |
A great CD with 20 traditional
solos. Titles as diverse as Carnival of Venice, I Could Have
Danced All Night, Facilita, Cabaret, The Bare Necessities from
the Jungle Book, and more. Click
to purchase or hear sample tracks... |
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Brassed
Off |
Not a tuba recording,
but of interest to any brass player. Learn
more... |
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Roger
Bobo - Tuba Libera |
One of the world's best
tuba players. Purchase this album with a secure credit card
order by following this link: click
here |
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Dave
Gannett - Tubas From Hell |
A fine "jazzy"
recording with a wonderful cover photo! Purchase this album
with a secure credit card order by following this link: click
here |
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Floyd
Cooley - Romantic Tuba |
A beautifully lyrical
tuba player, at his best on this album. Purchase this album
with a secure credit card order by following this link: click
here |
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Sam
Pilafian - Perception-Music For Tuba |
Long-time favorite for
classical or jazz tuba. Purchase this album with a secure credit
card order by following this link: click
here |
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Gene
Pokorny - Tuba Tracks |
A fine collection of
music by the fantastic tubist Gene Pokorny. Purchase this album
with a secure credit card order by following this link: click
here |
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Gene
Pokorny - Orchestral Excerpts For Tuba |
Chicago Symphony tubist
and an all-around gentleman. Gene offers his musical insight
by example on this invaluable recording. Purchase this album
with a secure credit card order by following this link: click
here |
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Jozsef
Bazsinka - Waves |
Nine tracks with an excellent
assortment of music. Click
to purchase... |
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Tubadours
- Mighty Tubadours |
How to have fun with
tuba quartet! Purchase this album with a secure credit
card order by following this link: click
here |
| Just
For Fun |
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Tuba
Lessons |
For ages 4 to 8 - a story
about a boy's adventures on the way to his tuba lesson. Great
fun for about $12.60. Click
here to purchase or read a review... |
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Skeletons Don't Play Tubas |
Reading level ages 9-12. By Debbie
Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones (Contributor), John Steven
Gurney (Illustrator). Only $3.99! |
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Karen's
Tuba (from the Baby Sitters Club Series) |
Karen's class is taking
music lessons, and all of the kids are getting instruments!
Instead of a beautiful flute, Karen ends up with a tuba. |
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Playing
the Tuba at Midnight |
Subtitled The Joys and
Challenges of Singleness. In this light and humorous book, Roberta
Rand highlights the ups and downs, opportunities and challenges,
pitfalls and possibilities of the single life. |
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