Originally compiled and edited by Louis Kí_hler, this edition contains some of the most popular keyboard sonatinas, rondos and other works (including symphonic transcriptions) of Beethoven, Clementi, Haydn, Kuhlau and Mozart, among others. In clarifying this edition, editor Allan Small has removed impractical fingerings and unnecessary accidentals found in other editions.
First to be published in the series was The Art of French Horn Playing by Philip Farkas, now Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Music at Indiana University. In 1956, when Summy-Birchard published Farkas's book, he was a solo horn player for the Chicago Symphony and had held similar positions with other orchestras, including the Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, and Kansas City Conservatory, DePaul University, Northwestern University, and Roosevelt University in Chicago. The Art of French Horn Playing set the pattern, and other books in the series soon followed, offering help to students in learning to master their instruments and achieve their goals.
"A master source of symphonic and operatic excerpts from the works of the great composers, selected from the repertoire most frequently used for recitals, placement exams and professional auditions. The author provides comments on many of the selections which point out particular difficulties of the pieces, such as awkward transpositions, rhythms or fingerings. Where necessary to the understanding of the excerpt, some passages include second, third or fourth horn parts."
This book is a result of Eli Epstein's 18 years in the Cleveland Orchestra and 30 years of Conservatoire teaching. It breaks down into four parts, dealing with Technique, Musicianship, Warm up and Exercises and finally Applying the Method. It is both innovative and inspiring and presents his theories in a clear and understandable way, which gives the reader much to think about and practical ideas to help improve one's playing. An excellent addition to any horn enthusiast's collection.The third edition presents MRI images and data of an elite group of horn players, including Stefan Dohr, Fergus McWilliam, Sarah Willis, Stefan Jezierski (all of the Berlin Philharmonic), Marie-Luise Neunecker, Jeff Nelsen, and others. MRI films confirm that what we do internally, inside the mouth, pharynx, and thoracic cavity is just as important as what we do externally. And, just as there are hallmarks of healthy embouchures that most professional horn players employ, there are many consistent internal movement patterns among the elite group. Epstein presents tried and true methods to learn and teach these exemplary biomechanics. "Without a doubt the most physiologically correct book ever published on horn playing." ~John Ericson, Horn Matters
Alfred's Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos series arranged for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, cello, and optional piano accompaniment. All wind instrument arrangements are fully compatible, and can be successfully performed as ensembles or solos by students who have completed the first book of any standard band method. A fully orchestrated accompaniment recording is provided, featuring each song as a live performance demo track followed by a play-along track. The media also includes a PDF of the Piano Accompaniment and Alfred's Tempo Changer Software. Contains 60 songs, including: Cantina Band * Follow the Yellow Brick Road / We're Off to See the Wizard * Gollum's Song * Hedwig's Theme * James Bond Theme * Obliviate * Pink Panther Theme * Raiders March * Superman Theme * Wonka's Welcome Song * and many more. Due to level considerations regarding keys and instrument ranges, the wind instrument arrangements are not compatible with the string instrument arrangements in this series. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
(Instrumental Folio). Instrumentalists will love this collection of Broadway classics, including: Any Dream Will Do * Cabaret * Defying Gravity * Do You Hear the People Sing? * Edelweiss * Getting to Know You * Guys and Dolls * Hello, Dolly! * I Dreamed a Dream * If I Were a Bell * Luck Be a Lady * Mame * The Music of the Night * Ol' Man River * People Will Say We're in Love * Seasons of Love * Send in the Clowns * The Surrey with the Fringe on Top * Think of Me * Tomorrow * What I Did for Love * You'll Never Walk Alone * and many more.
The contents of the Solo Sounds folios features works on State Contest lists for each instrument (and pieces that are likely list candidates). Two folios are available for each instrument (flute, clarinet, oboe, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, and tuba), both with supplementary piano accompaniment volumes.
An overview of the most popular contest and recital pieces written for French horn. The material has been carefully selected to match the technical capabilities of the younger advancing player. Levels 1 & 2 are available for each instrument (flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, F horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drum), both with supplementary piano accompaniment volumes. Correlated to the First Division Band Course.
An overview of the most popular contest and recital pieces written for French horn. The material has been carefully selected to match the technical capabilities of the younger advancing player. Levels 1 & 2 are available for each instrument (flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, F horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drum), both with supplementary piano accompaniment volumes. Correlated to the First Division Band Course. Titles: * Academic Festival Overture * Andante (from Quartet in A Minor) * Caprice * Celeste Aida * Enigma * Funiculi Funicula * Humoresque * Nobility * Saltarello * Sonata Theme * Telestar * The Hunt * Viking
