Out of print
Brass Bulletin No. 18
II / 1977
Contents
Editorial
Free accessJean-Pierre Mathez
Mouthpiece, instrument, practice—what’s really holding you back? A reflection on doubt, competition, and finding the inner balance that shapes true musicianship.
Scraps of Thoughts and Memories concerning “Passages” for trumpet and strings
Free accessVictor Fenigstein
Between waiting and movement, Passages reimagines soloist and orchestra—inviting exploration, listening, and the acceptance of the unexpected.
Herbert L. Clarke (1867-1945)
Part 1 Free accessBoyhood Years
David Hickman
From forbidden beginnings to cornet legend: Herbert L. Clarke’s early years reveal a path shaped by setbacks, persistence, and decisive discoveries.
Advices from an expert brass clinician: Robert Pichaureau, Paris
Alfred Willener
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.
And approach the realm of making beautiful music
Free accessRoger Bobo
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.