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Consulta más de 1.200 artículos de Brass Bulletin publicados entre 1971 y 2003. Busca por tema, instrumento, serie o número, con artículos digitalizados disponibles para leer a medida que crece la edición digital.
Las traducciones originales al español se incorporaron a la edición impresa de Brass Bulletin a partir del n.º 60. A medida que la digitalización alcance estos números, los artículos estarán disponibles también en español.
Brass Bulletin No 12 - III / 1975 PDF PDF · Solo para suscriptores
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Editorial
Do musicians really need associations? Jean-Pierre Mathez questions whether collective structures empower individuals—or simply recreate the same passivity they seek to escape.
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) Biography
IV. The Conflict
Fame or duty—can you have both? At the height of his career, Jean-Baptiste Arban is forced to choose between international success and his post at the Paris Conservatoire… and pays the price.
Hall, Jack
The saga of the cornet and six of its outstanding artists
The cornet reached extraordinary heights in the 19th century. Jack Hall traces the rise of its greatest virtuosi and a remarkable era of technical brilliance.
Krol, Bernhard
Why pretend to be Mozart?
The concerto’s cadenza: copy of style — or bold but true?
Should a cadenza imitate the past—or speak in today’s voice? Bernhard Krol questions the tradition of stylistic imitation and argues for cadenzas that bridge past and present with authenticity.
Ischer, Robert
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.
Fulkerson, James
Indeterminate instrumentation
A Way of Extending Instrumental Technic
Can technique go beyond notation? James Fulkerson explores new instrumental possibilities and argues that improvisation is key to expanding both technique and musical thinking.
Brass Bulletin No 13 - I / 1976 PDF PDF · Solo para suscriptores
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Editorial
1976: Brass Bulletin transforms. A4 format, three languages side by side — and already readers in 41 countries. A real turning point.
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) Biography
The Arban-Cornet
At 55, Jean-Baptiste Arban sets out to reinvent the cornet and impose it on conservatories. A relentless quest for perfection… ending in failure.
Bing, William W.
A scientific study of pulmonary function
As applied to wind instrument playing, with emphasis on the study of lung function in trumpet playing
Do trumpet players breathe differently? William W. Bing shows not really—except for greater lung capacity tied to endurance, with no harmful effects.
Lelong, Fernand · Coutet, Robert
The tuba in France
How did the tuba emerge as an orchestral force? Fernand Lelong and Robert Coutet trace its path—from serpent to Sax—and its rapid rise.
Fulkerson, James
Low register development for the trombone
Should you really drop the jaw for low notes? James Fulkerson challenges this idea and proposes a more stable approach to extend the low register.
Böckle, Roland
Collective improvisation in instrumental classes with different instruments
What if learning an instrument meant more than playing pieces? Roland Böckle promotes collective improvisation to develop listening, taste, and creativity.
Westhof, Theo
My new developed descant double horn
Why does the ideal horn not exist? Theo Westhof designs a new descant double horn to solve tuning and tone issues—without compromise.
Ischer, Robert
Piston or rotary valve system?
Pistons or rotary valves: which system is superior? Simplicity and silence vs mechanical complexity—an ongoing debate among brass players.
Douay, Jean
The trombone in Maurice Ravel's Bolero
How should Boléro’s trombone solo be played? After 100 performances, Jean Douay challenges conventions and argues for a more supple, controlled approach.
Brass Bulletin No 14 - II / 1976 PDF PDF · Solo para suscriptores
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Editorial
Why change Brass Bulletin? Jean-Pierre Mathez defends renewal—and calls on readers to contribute, write… and bring in new subscribers.
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) Biography
The Last Years of his Life
Arban and the call for progress: inspired by Saint-Saëns, he makes a final push for a C cornet—an effort that would ultimately fail.
Gohl, Willi
Composer Interpreter Teacher Student
Clains and demands in musical life today
What is the musician’s role today? Willi Gohl questions creation, teaching, and society—and argues for a more human, free, and living music.
Damm, Peter
Why pretend to be Mozart?
Reply to Bernhard Krol
Should a cadenza imitate Mozart? Peter Damm argues for stylistic fidelity without imitation—at the heart of a debate with Bernhard Krol.
Everett, Thomas
A brief glimpse at the USSR
What does a musical trip to the USSR reveal? Between discipline, powerful sound, and vivid exchanges, this account uncovers a different brass culture.
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
A talk with Rolf Quinque
What if strength is the wrong approach? Rolf Quinque traces his shift from force to mastery through controlled breathing, discipline, and relaxed playing.
Brass Bulletin No 15 - III / 1976 PDF PDF · Solo para suscriptores
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Editorial
A landmark congress… yet frustrating? Montreux 1976 impresses in scale but avoids key questions—leaving one unresolved: where do we go next?
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) Biography
Critical Analysis of his Method
Is the Arban method really ideal? This critique reveals its limits—and calls for a rethink of brass pedagogy.
Höltzel, Michael
My contacts with the United States
From a simple request to an unexpected invitation: this account dives into Indiana University—between dazzling technique and the search for true musicality.
Willener, Alfred
Montreux 1976 - First international brass congress
Montreux 1976: beyond the spectacle. Between virtuosity, ego, and isolation, Alfred Willener questions the very meaning of the brass world.
Bobo, Roger
Comments on the First International Brass Congress
Montreux 1976
National styles or personal voice? Roger Bobo finds in Montreux that individuality prevails—yet notes the absence of key traditions.
Brass Bulletin No 16 - IV / 1976 PDF PDF · Solo para suscriptores
Brass Bulletin No 17 - I / 1977 PDF PDF · Solo para suscriptores
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Editorial
Between tradition and innovation: brass players must move beyond routine and embrace new musical directions to remain relevant in the music of tomorrow.
Mende, Emilie
The tuba, Benjamin of the brass family
Where does the tuba come from? From serpent to ophicleide to saxhorns, this article traces a lesser-known path to the modern instrument.
Höltzel, Michael
My contacts with the United States
About horns and how to play them
Double horn, descant, natural horn — which path? This article explores American vs German approaches and what it means to train a complete horn player.
Meissner, Marc
Ornamentation of baroque music for brass
Baroque ornamentation forgotten? Without it, performances become dull and repetitive. This article argues for a return to style, freedom, and creative interpretation.
Ischer, Robert
I myself have formed this instrument
“Forming” the instrument? A dangerous illusion. This article debunks the myth: the instrument cannot be shaped — it is the player who must adapt.
Tarr, Edward H.
Cesare Bendinelli (1542-1617)
Biography
Cesare Bendinelli (1542–1617), imperial trumpeter and teacher, shaped a tradition and wrote the first trumpet method — a key document of Renaissance brass playing.
Globokar, Vinko
Reflections on the brass player
Why do brass players so often resist new music? Vinko Globokar dismantles schools, routines, and traditions—and calls for a freer musical mindset.
Brass Bulletin No 18 - II / 1977 PDF PDF · Solo para suscriptores
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Editorial
Mouthpiece, instrument, practice—what’s really holding you back? A reflection on doubt, competition, and finding the inner balance that shapes true musicianship.
Fenigstein, Victor
Scraps of Thoughts and Memories concerning “Passages” for trumpet and strings
Between waiting and movement, Passages reimagines soloist and orchestra—inviting exploration, listening, and the acceptance of the unexpected.
Hickman, David
Herbert L. Clarke (1867-1945)
Boyhood Years
From forbidden beginnings to cornet legend: Herbert L. Clarke’s early years reveal a path shaped by setbacks, persistence, and decisive discoveries.
Willener, Alfred
Advices from an expert brass clinician: Robert Pichaureau, Paris
What if everything you control is wrong? This radical approach to brass playing shifts focus away from the embouchure — back to the true origin of breath and sound.
Bobo, Roger
And approach the realm of making beautiful music
A rare and powerful call from maestro Roger Bobo: at the height of the “Tuba Explosion”, he challenges players to define — at last — the ideal instrument.
Brass Bulletin No 19 - III / 1977 PDF PDF · Solo para suscriptores
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Editorial
Is sound something you control—or something you become? Jean-Pierre Mathez challenges technique, fashion, and pedagogy: sonority is a lifelong conquest of freedom.
Hickman, David
Herbert L. Clarke (1867-1945)
Crucial Years
From illness and doubt to early triumph: Clarke’s “crucial years” reveal a fragile path—where talent, chance, and setbacks nearly drove a future legend away from music.
Douay, Jean
The trombone in Maurice Ravel's Boléro
Boléro as ordeal: Jean Douay reveals stage fright, pressure, and the weight of the final solo—where one moment can elevate or undermine the entire orchestra.
Bobo, Roger
From the pen of Roger Bobo
A bold statement from Roger Bobo: limiting yourself to your instrument’s repertoire is musical imprisonment — true musicianship begins beyond boundaries.
Stancil, Daniel D.
Use of a spectral model in developing concepts of tuba timbre
Can great tuba sound be measured? This groundbreaking study turns timbre into data — offering a visual model that could transform how players hear and shape their sound.
Corti, Michel G.
Hygienics of the teeth
Your embouchure starts with your teeth. This essential guide reveals why gum health—not just cavities—determines a brass player’s long-term sound and control.
Krumpfer, Hans-Joachim
Problems of teaching methods in brass instruction
Talent isn’t enough. Krumpfer argues that brass teaching must align physiology, psychology, and method—only then can young players reach their true potential.
Brass Bulletin No 20 - IV / 1977 PDF PDF · Solo para suscriptores
General brass catalogue
A special issue format begins: Brass Bulletin 20 introduces the General Brass Catalogue—offering direct access to instruments, makers, and international brass news.
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
F. de Hauwere; J. Vannetelbosch; N. Tchotcher; J.-P. Mathieu; G. Hirst.
Brass Bulletin No 21 - I / 1978 PDF PDF · Solo para suscriptores
Mathez, Jean-Pierre
Editorial
Research shapes music. This editorial highlights key scholars, welcomes new contributors, and calls on readers to support Brass Bulletin’s growing international reach.
Tarr, Edward H.
Cesare Bendinelli (1542-1617)
The Trumpet Method
The first trumpet method rediscovered: Edward H. Tarr reveals how Bendinelli’s 1614 treatise reshapes our understanding of trumpet technique, signals, and ensemble art.
Hickman, David
Herbert L. Clarke (1867-1945)
Early professional years
From struggle to breakthrough: Herbert L. Clarke’s rise reveals relentless practice, early setbacks, and the defining audition that launched one of history’s greatest cornet careers.
Bobo, Roger
Yes or no? Beware!
Do we or do we not play transcriptions?
“Transcriptions: yes or no? Beware.” Roger Bobo challenges tubists to rethink repertoire, taste, and tradition in a bold call for musical judgment and artistic freedom.
Sauer, Ralf
Emory Brace Remington
A Profile
“The trombone must sing.” Ralph Sauer profiles Emory Remington—legendary teacher whose vocal approach shaped generations and redefined brass pedagogy.
Ischer, Robert
Service to customers
Buying is easy—servicing is not. Robert Ischer exposes the hidden crisis of spare parts and aftercare, urging musicians to demand real accountability from makers.
Belfrage, Bengt
Brass players athletes
Brass players are athletes. Bengt Belfrage reveals how training, recovery, breathing, and mental focus—borrowed from sport—can transform performance and endurance.
Douay, Jean
Lip surgery - a report
A musician risks everything: Jean Douay reports on a trombonist who chose lip surgery to transform his playing—raising bold questions about technique, anatomy, and limits.
Karjalainen, Kauko
The brass septet tradition in Finland
A hidden tradition revealed: over 200 Finnish brass septets shaped regional music life—blending military roots, festivals, and composers like Sibelius into a living legacy.
Bobo, Roger
Symposium 1978
Eyes toward the future
Beyond the instrument: Roger Bobo calls for open minds at Symposium ’78—urging tubists to seek inspiration, question identity, and look boldly toward the future.