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International Magazine for Brass Players

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Browse Brass Bulletin articles published since 1971. Search by topic, subject, instrument, author, series or issue, with new material added as the digital edition grows.

No. 91 • 1995 Awaiting digitization

United Philharmonic Orchestra Vienna

A tonal concept unites the brass section

By Gerhard Zechmeister

Technique Instrument Makers
Member
No. 12 • 1975 Digitized

Savoir de quelle note on parle

(only in French)

Can pitch be defined clearly without a shared reference? Ischer exposes confusion (octaves, partials/harmonics) and calls for an acoustic basis.

By Robert Ischer

Repertoire
No. 91 • 1995 Awaiting digitization

An Interview with Christian Lindberg

By J. Richard Raum

Encounters
No. 102 • 1998 Awaiting digitization

Ovoid? About valves...

By Denis Wedgewood

Equipment
On the early history of valves and valve instruments in Germany (1814-1833) Member
No. 25 • 1979 Digitized

Part 2

On the early history of valves and valve instruments in Germany (1814-1833)

From invention to rivalry: the early history of rotary and piston valves reveals a battle of ideas, patents, and craftsmanship that transformed brass instruments forever.

By Herbert Heyde

History Equipment Valves Instrument making Historical instruments
Brass achieves academic respectability Member
No. 53 • 1986 Digitized

Special Finland

Brass achieves academic respectability

Once treated as marginal, Finland’s brass septet tradition entered academic research, challenging where folk practice ends and music history begins.

By Kauko Karjalainen

History Society Sociology Brass Ensemble
Zen and the Art of Horn playing Member
No. 27 • 1979 Digitized

Part 3

Zen and the Art of Horn playing

Between breath, reflex, and attention, Jeffrey Agrell links Zen practice with the physical and mental habits that shape brass playing.

By Jeffrey Agrell

Health Mental approach Nerves Ideas
No. 81 • 1993 Awaiting digitization

Armin Rosin

Pioneer of the emancipation of the classical trombone in Germany

By Jean-Pierre Mathez

Encounters
The attack Member
No. 41 • 1983 Digitized

The attack

Precision often begins with doing less, not more—a principle Louis Davidson places at the heart of trumpet playing with surprising practical consequences.

By Louis Davidson

Technique Teaching Articulation Tongue Breathing
Free
No. 16 • 1976 Digitized

General Brass Catalogue

A special issue for the brass world: the General Catalogue brings together instruments, music, and accessories—offering a unique global overview.

Equipment Repertoire
Mantzaros Philharmonic Society Free
No. 46 • 1984 Digitized

Mantzaros Philharmonic Society

Corfou, Greece

A Corfu musical society founded in 1890 connects European influence, amateur tradition and a trumpet school that trained some 1,200 players.

By Gerassimos Ioannides

Report Band
No. 111 • 2000 Awaiting digitization

Part 3

On the trail of brasses in Europe

Amsterdam

By Jean-Pierre Mathez

Report
Free
No. 10 • 1975 Digitized

To be «Lead Trumpet» in a Jazz Orchestra

Glenn Stuart explores the demanding role of the lead trumpet in a jazz orchestra, combining leadership, endurance and musical vision to shape the sound of the entire band.

By Glenn Stuart

Encounters Professional life Jazz
Horn singing Member
No. 10 • 1975 Digitized

Horn singing

Earl S. Saxton advocates a “singing” approach to horn playing, emphasizing tone production through vibration, breath control and vocal-inspired technique.

By Earl S. Saxton

Technique Breathing Sound
No. 112 • 2000 Awaiting digitization

4th International "Maurice André" Trumpet Competition (2000)

By Jean-Pierre Mathez

Report Competition
No. 106 • 1999 Awaiting digitization

1999 Frankfurt Music Fair

By Jean-Pierre Mathez

Report Event
No. 83 • 1993 Awaiting digitization

Four musician knights

The fresco of the Hall of Barons in the Castle of Manta

By Carlo Arfinengo

Report History
Herbert L. Clarke (1867-1945) Member
No. 22 • 1978 Digitized

Part 4

Herbert L. Clarke (1867-1945)

His Career

From struggle to legend: Part 4 traces Herbert L. Clarke’s rise from hardship to global fame—touring, recording, teaching, and shaping modern cornet playing.

By David Hickman

History
No. 95 • 1996 Awaiting digitization

“Whisper mutes” in the test lab

By Benny Sluchin

Equipment
No. 101 • 1998 Awaiting digitization

The Royal Academy of Music and its tradition

By John Humphries

History Teaching
No. 99 • 1997 Awaiting digitization

Schubertian Trombones

By J. Richard Raum

History
Handel Horn Duo located in South America Member
No. 49 • 1985 Digitized

Handel Horn Duo located in South America

A lost 18th-century horn tutor resurfacing through South America completes a Handel duet and preserves strikingly practical advice on horn playing.

By Edward H. Tarr

Repertoire History
Instrument Makers in USA Member
No. 53 • 1986 Digitized

Part 7

Instrument Makers in USA

Martin (G. Leblanc Corporation)

In 1970s Wisconsin, industrial efficiency transformed brass instrument production, yet traditional craftsmanship still had a place on the factory floor.

By Stephan Suter

Instrument Makers Instrument making
No. 91 • 1995 Awaiting digitization

Part 4

School of trumpet in Liège

By Rosario Macaluso

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