Thursday, May 24, 2012

Infernal Ride (Score) (Faber Brass Band)

Infernal Ride (Score) (Faber Brass Band) Review



Tripartite in form, Infernal Ride is mercurial and virtuosic, yet with a more static middle section. The work reflects the mad-cap chase of Ichabod Cranes final ride on his horse, Gunpowder, in the story by Washington Irving, namely The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Often an atmosphere of driven fear pushes the music forward only briefly stopping for breath. The work closes with flourishes in rapid succession, perhaps with the hapless Ichabod meeting his unfortunate end!


Sunday, May 20, 2012

The 2011-2016 World Outlook for Non-Electronic Cornets, French Horns, Trombones, Trumpets, Tubas, and Other Brass Wind Musical Instruments

The 2011-2016 World Outlook for Non-Electronic Cornets, French Horns, Trombones, Trumpets, Tubas, and Other Brass Wind Musical Instruments Review



This econometric study covers the world outlook for non-electronic cornets, French horns, trombones, trumpets, tubas, and other brass wind musical instruments across more than 200 countries. For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-a-vis others. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each country and across countries, latent demand estimates are created. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.

This study does not report actual sales data (which are simply unavailable, in a comparable or consistent manner in virtually all of the 230 countries of the world). This study gives, however, my estimates for the worldwide latent demand, or the P.I.E., for non-electronic cornets, French horns, trombones, trumpets, tubas, and other brass wind musical instruments. It also shows how the P.I.E. is divided across the world's regional and national markets. For each country, I also show my estimates of how the P.I.E. grows over time (positive or negative growth). In order to make these estimates, a multi-stage methodology was employed that is often taught in courses on international strategic planning at graduate schools of business.


Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Guide to Teaching Brass (College instrumental technique series)

Guide to Teaching Brass (College instrumental technique series) Review



With the most extensive collection of examples and solutions for teaching and playing brass, and a formidable bibliography of literature and listening lists, The Guide to Teaching Brass is the perfect resource for teachers of brass method.

The Guide is divided into two parts; the first dealing with basic pedagogical information pertaining to brass instruments generally, and the second addressing the history, methodology, and repertoire of each instrument individually. As a whole, the text provides a comprehensive resource that brass teachers and performers will refer to throughout their careers. In sum, The Guide is a brass methods text that will serve teachers and performers throughout their careers.


Sunday, May 13, 2012

The 2011-2016 Outlook for Non-Electronic Cornets, French Horns, Trombones, Trumpets, Tubas, and Other Brass Wind Musical Instruments in the United States

The 2011-2016 Outlook for Non-Electronic Cornets, French Horns, Trombones, Trumpets, Tubas, and Other Brass Wind Musical Instruments in the United States Review



This econometric study covers the latent demand outlook for non-electronic cornets, French horns, trombones, trumpets, tubas, and other brass wind musical instruments across the states and cities of the United States. Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 11,300 cities in the United States. This statistical approach can prove very useful to distribution and/or sales force strategies. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each state and city, latent demand estimates are created for non-electronic cornets, French horns, trombones, trumpets, tubas, and other brass wind musical instruments. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.

This study does not report actual sales data (which are simply unavailable, in a comparable or consistent manner in virtually all of the cities in the United States). This study gives, however, my estimates for the latent demand, or the P.I.E., for non-electronic cornets, French horns, trombones, trumpets, tubas, and other brass wind musical instruments in the United States. It also shows how the P.I.E. is divided and concentrated across the cities and regional markets of the United States.


Thursday, May 10, 2012

Tipbook - Trumpet & Trombone: The Best Guide to Your Instrument

Tipbook - Trumpet & Trombone: The Best Guide to Your Instrument Review



Tipbook - Trumpet & Trombone: The Best Guide to Your Instrument Feature

  • Published by The Tipbook Company 118 Pages
  • The Best Guide to Your Instrument by Hugo Pinksterboer
  • Author: Hugo Pinksterboer
The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing * all jargon explained * basic background information * price indications * the history and the family of the instrument * and more. The trumpet and trombone book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing trumpets, cornets, flugelhorns and trombones, buying mouthpieces and mutes, tuning, and a brass players' glossary. "A valuable source of information." (International Trumpet Guild) "Thoughtfully produced with clear print and numerous diagrams and drawings bursting with easy to find information and comprehensive, yet concise guidance." (Harold Nash, The Trombonist)


Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Wind Talk for Brass: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching Brass Instruments

Wind Talk for Brass: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching Brass Instruments Review



Wind Talk for Brass provides instrumental music teachers, practitioners, and students with a handy, easy-to-use pedagogical resource for brass instruments found in school instrumental programs. With thorough coverage of the most common brass instruments - trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, and tuba/sousaphone - the book offers the most topical and information necessary for effective teaching. This includes terminology, topics, and concepts associated with each specific instrument, along with teaching suggestions that can be applied in the classroom. Be sure to look to the back of the book for a "Practical Tips" section, which discusses common technical faults and corrections, common problems with sound (as well as their causes and solutions to them), fingering charts, literature lists (study materials, method books, and solos), as well as a list of additional resources relevant to teaching brass instruments (articles, websites, audio recordings). Without question, Wind Talk for Brass stands alone as an invaluable resource for woodwinds!


Thursday, May 3, 2012

Woodwinds and Brass (The Musical Instruments of the World)

Woodwinds and Brass (The Musical Instruments of the World) Review



Describes nineteen wind instruments from around the world including the oboe, didjeridu, bassoon, and accordion.