THE WOODWIND PLAYER'S COOKBOOKCREATIVE RECIPES FOR A SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE..........$24.95
Edited by Charles West
ISBN 978-1-57463-097-8
This valuable collection of quick-to-read yet deeply insightful strategies is like finding expert trade secrets all placed in one easy, quick-to-read source. Contributors to the book were even eager to get a look at each other's ideas. With outstanding records of performance, workshop clinics, recordings, research, composition, leadership, and teaching, the 57 authors provide their favorite "recipes" that range from overviews of successful programs to specific topics that will inspire all levels and types of ensembles and performers. Sample "recipes" include:
- Developing Facility on the Bass Clarinet
J. Lawrie Bloom, Solo Bass Clarinetist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Breathing Demystified: A Recipe for Success
Leone Buyse, Professor of Flute, Rice University; Former Principal Flute, Boston Symphony Orchestra
- Recipe for Preventing Playing-Related Health Problems
William J. Dawson, M.D. Northwestern University School of Medicine; Bassoonist
- A Recipe for Jazz Improvisation
Victor L. Goines, Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at Northwestern Uni versity, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Member
- Developing a Flexible Oboe Embouchure
James Mason, Principal Oboe, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra; Professor of Oboe, Wilfried Laurier University (Ontario)
- A Gourmet Kitchen Does Not a Chef Make
Ricardo Morales, Principal Clarinet, The Philadelphia Orchestra; Former Principal Clarinet, Metropolitan Opera
- Why Etudes? A Guide for Woodwind Players and Doublers
Albert Regni, Principal Saxophonist, New York Philharmonic
- How Should I Test a Saxophone Mouthpiece?
Eugene Rousseau, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Saxophone, Indiana University; Artist Professor of Saxophone, University ofMinnesota
- Reflections and Musings
Himie Voxman, Former Director, University of Iowa School of Music; Prolific Author, Editor, Renowned Teacher
PRIMARY HANDBOOK FOR BASSOON.................$12.95
by Richard M. Polonchak
As as reference text, Primary Handbook for Bassoon provides the woodwind
methods students with a thorough background in all aspects of both teaching and
playing. As a teaching method, this book will take the student from the beginning
to advanced high school levels in a logical and effecient manner.
The fingering chart relates bassoon fingerings to other woodwind instruments and uses
the same "resonance corrections" that professionals use to improve tone and intonation
on their instruments.
A detailed introduction outlines step-by-step everything needed to start the beginning
basooonist--assembly, hand and playing positions, embouchure, accessories, reed
specifications, breathing, care and maintainence, plus a biblography; all beautifully
illustrated in line drawings.
The unique "Instruments Checks' pinpoint possible repair problems. Performance techniques
are given that provide the "little tricks" that make real bassoon playing possible
("flicking", soft note fingerings, etc.). A trill chart and tenor clef transposition
chart are included.
"...a most valuable addition to the bassoon pedagogical literature. It should be
helpful not only to the beginning-intermediate student, but to the advanced student
and teacher as well".
John C. Hunt
Professor of Bassoon
The Eastman School of Music