Welcome to our book review site go-pdf.online!

You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.

Sign up

Arnold Jacobs
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 304

Arnold Jacobs

Arnold Jacobs: Song and Wind is written by Mr. Jacobs' assistant, Brian Frederiksen, and edited by John Taylor. Material comes from masterclasses, private interviews, previously published writings and contributions from his students and colleagues.

UNIVERSO-i
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 372

UNIVERSO-i

  • Type: Book
  • -
  • Published: 2020-11-09
  • -
  • Publisher: Unknown

Feeling uncertain about the future? Anxious about pursuing your dreams? Reluctant to get out of an unhealthy relationship? Less inclined to start your own business or to move to the location you always dreamed of?Do you know why?Author Brian Frederiksen (Fortune 500 Executive, Government Advisor and Serial Entrepreneur) reveals with cutting edge insights the 7-Day pathway to escape the conspiracy designed to keep you anxious and fearful to prevent you from controlling your destiny.You will learn the wisdom of listening to your heart, recognizing opportunity and learning to read the signs along life's path and most importantly, he shares the secret to overcoming your fears and unlocking the p...

Mr. Tuba
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 504

Mr. Tuba

The autobiography of “possibly the greatest tuba player of all time” (New York Times), the man who “put class in the low brass.” (Clark Terry, jazz trumpeter) With warmth and humor, tuba virtuoso Harvey Phillips tells the story of his amazing life and career—from his Missouri childhood through his days as a performer with the King Brothers and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circuses, his training at the Juilliard School, a stint with the U.S. Army Field Band, and his freelance days with the New York City Opera and Ballet. A founder of the New York Brass Quintet, Phillips served as vice president of the New England Conservatory of Music and became Distinguished Professor of ...

Habits of a Successful Band Director
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 196

Habits of a Successful Band Director

In Habits of a Successful Band Director Scott Rush provides: A how-to book for young teachers; A supplement for college methods classes; A commonsense approach to everyday problems band directors face; Sequential models for instruction that are narrow in scope; Solutions, in the form of information and probing questions, that allow assessment of a classroom situation; Valuable information in a new format and references to other helpful publications; A contemporary text for all band directors. Some of the topics covered in the ten chapters include: classroom organization and management, working with parents and colleagues, the importance of the warm-up, rehearsal strategies, selecting high-quality literature, and student leadership. The appendices provide valuable outlines and reproducible forms such as medical releases and pitch tendency chart.

The Modern Brass Ensemble in Twentieth-Century Britain
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 221

The Modern Brass Ensemble in Twentieth-Century Britain

The first study of the performance practice, repertoire and context of the modern 'brass ensemble' in the musical world.

Working Zone
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 136

Working Zone

“Working Zone” is the area where you make personal progress. In “Working Zone” the things you practice are not too difficult or too easy, but they are challenging enough. Regular, dedicated and focused practicing in the “Working Zone” will improve your playing skills. Find your “Working Zone” daily. Work there slowly and systematically. Be patient. Focus on practicing the things you really need to. Try always to be aware why you are doing what you are doing. In this publication, the authors wanted to gather, combine and clearly explain, what in their opinion are the most important things to practice. The book is written with tuba in mind, but the exercises are universal: any low brass instrument, any bass clef instrument is applicable.

An Illustrated Dictionary for the Modern Trombone, Tuba, and Euphonium Player
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 207

An Illustrated Dictionary for the Modern Trombone, Tuba, and Euphonium Player

Modern low brass instruments—trombone, tuba, and euphonium—have legions of ancestors, cousins, and descendants in over five-hundred years of history. Prominent scholar and performer Douglas Yeo provides a unique, accessible reference guide that addresses a broad range of relevant topics and brings these instruments to life with clear explanations and the most up-to-date research. Brief biographies of many path-changing individuals highlight their influence on instrument development and use. The book’s inclusive scope also recognizes the work of diverse, influential artists whose important contributions to trombone and tuba history and development have not previously been acknowledged in other literature. Extensive illustrations by Lennie Peterson provide insight into many of the entries.

Collected Thoughts on Teaching and Learning, Creativity, and Horn Performance
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 222

Collected Thoughts on Teaching and Learning, Creativity, and Horn Performance

Douglas Hill is professor of music and horn at the University of Wisconsin at Madison as well as a past President of the International Horn Society, and a respected teacher and clinician. The 27 chapters of Collected Thoughts cover topics ranging from getting started to preparing for college and professional auditions, and include other subjects such as composing and improvising. There are seven chapters on repertoire that include reviews of music and texts that are the most comprehensive of any horn (or other instrumental) text to date. The process of learning and teaching is extremely insightful for everyone, from the serious student to the most experienced instructor. This book is a must for anyone interested in the horn. It is invaluable!!

A Dictionary for the Modern Flutist
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 273

A Dictionary for the Modern Flutist

A Dictionary for the Modern Flutist presents clear and concise definitions of more than 1,500 common flute-related terms that a player of the Boehm-system flute may encounter. Fully illustrated with more than 100 images, the entries contain descriptions of words related to all aspects of the flute: flute types, flute parts, flute repair, playing techniques, acoustics, articulations, intonation, common ornaments, flutemaking, flute history, flute music books, and more. Susan Maclagan has thoroughly researched and classified each term, including important flute words that have caused confusion or not been clearly defined previously, listing them alphabetically with concise, in-depth definition...

Guide to the Tuba Repertoire, Second Edition
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 688

Guide to the Tuba Repertoire, Second Edition

Guide to the Tuba Repertoire is the most comprehensive investigation ever undertaken into the literature and discography of any single musical instrument. Under the direction of R. Winston Morris and Daniel Perantoni, this publication represents more than 40 years of research by dozens of leading professionals throughout the world. The guide defines the current status of the tuba and documents its growth since its inception in 1835. Contributors are Ron Davis, Jeffrey Funderburk, David Graves, Skip Gray, Charles A. McAdams, R. Winston Morris, Mark A. Nelson, Timothy J. Northcut, Daniel Perantoni, Philip Sinder, Joseph Skillen, Kenyon Wilson, and Jerry A. Young.