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Brass Bulletin 25 - 1 / 1979
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Brass Bulletin No. 25
Date
I / 1979
Pages
96
Contents
7 articles
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Brass Bulletin No. 25

I / 1979

Contents

7 articles

Editorial

Jean-Pierre Mathez

pp. 3 Society

A warning from the machine: Jean-Pierre Mathez reflects on Kaufmann’s robot—questioning whether technology is shaping music… or slowly replacing the human artist.

Maurice André

Part 2

Biography

Jean-Pierre Mathez

pp. 27–39 Trumpet Encounters

From circus gigs to Bach with Karajan: Maurice André reveals how relentless work, discipline, and daily technical refinement shaped one of the greatest trumpet careers.

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

Part 2

Herbert Heyde

pp. 41–50 History Equipment

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.

The classical solo concerto for trombone and its interpreters in the 19th century

Werner Beyer

pp. 51–55 Trombone History Repertoire

From Queisser to Ferdinand David: the rise—and disappearance—of the classical trombone concerto in the 19th century reveals a forgotten golden age of virtuosity.

A guide to commercial tuba playing in the Los Angeles area

Tommy Johnson

pp. 56–58 Tuba Professional life Technique

Hollywood reality check: Tommy Johnson reveals what it really takes to become a commercial tuba player in Los Angeles—skill, versatility… and patience.

Dreams and wishes

Things I would like to see happen concerning the horn and horn playing

Jeffrey Agrell

pp. 59–62 Horn Equipment Repertoire

A set of proposals for the future of the horn: Jeffrey Agrell addresses editions, pedagogy, instruments, and repertoire—from Mozart to contemporary practice.

What is a Brass Band?

Barrie Perrins

pp. 63–70 History Society

Barrie Perrins traces the 19th-century origins, instrumentation and social role of the brass band—from industrial roots to international musical life.

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