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The Art of Double Bass Playing is the result of a collaboration between Warren Benfield, an outstanding bassist/teacher and James Seay Dean, Jr., Associate Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, a skilled writer/editor. Warren Benfield started his professional career in 1934 as the youngest member of the Minneapolis Symphony. Moving on to the St. Louis Symphony as principal bass and then to the Philadelphia Orchestra as co-principal bass, he joined the Chicago Symphony in 1949 where he remained until his retirement in 1987. Benfield has always been dedicated to teaching, and during his years with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, he was on the faculties of Northwestern University and DePaul University. He has also given many master classes and lectures, including two in China. Since retiring, he is continuing to teach a few students at the American Conservatory and at Chicago's Merit School for underprivileged children, which focuses on the arts. Benfield's particular aim is to teach the approach of the double bass from a musical, as well as a technical standpoint.
Transcribed by Mayhew Lake. For band (Grade 4), orchestra, military band, woodwind ensemble, saxophone ensemble, brass ensemble, string ensemble, and-or mixed ensemble. Can accompany the Mixed Chorus Octavo No. 8212 (#50299350).
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The first study of the performance practice, repertoire and context of the modern 'brass ensemble' in the musical world.
Team Strings presents a flexible course which can be tailored to suit each student and is ideal for individual, group and class tuition. Containing plenty of carefully graded music in a wide range of styles, this series enables violin and viola, or cello and bass to be taught in the same lesson. The series also encourages ensemble playing with Team Brass and Team Woodwind. The series also develops instrument related aural skills, improvisation and composition. Helpful notes for the teacher, clear ensemble scores and imaginative piano accompaniments are also included.