Out of print
Brass Bulletin No. 17
I / 1977
Contents
Editorial
Free accessJean-Pierre Mathez
Between tradition and innovation: brass players must move beyond routine and embrace new musical directions to remain relevant in the music of tomorrow.
The tuba, Benjamin of the brass family
Emilie Mende
Where does the tuba come from? From serpent to ophicleide to saxhorns, this article traces a lesser-known path to the modern instrument.
My contacts with the United States
Part 2 – EndAbout horns and how to play them
Michael Höltzel
Double horn, descant, natural horn — which path? This article explores American vs German approaches and what it means to train a complete horn player.
Ornamentation of baroque music for brass
Marc Meissner
Baroque ornamentation forgotten? Without it, performances become dull and repetitive. This article argues for a return to style, freedom, and creative interpretation.
I myself have formed this instrument
Free accessRobert Ischer
“Forming” the instrument? A dangerous illusion. This article debunks the myth: the instrument cannot be shaped — it is the player who must adapt.
Cesare Bendinelli (1542-1617)
Part 1Biography
Edward H. Tarr
Cesare Bendinelli (1542–1617), imperial trumpeter and teacher, shaped a tradition and wrote the first trumpet method — a key document of Renaissance brass playing.
Reflections on the brass player
Free accessVinko Globokar
Why do brass players so often resist new music? Vinko Globokar dismantles schools, routines, and traditions—and calls for a freer musical mindset.