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BrassBulletin

International Magazine for Brass Players

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145 articles

No. 117 • 2002 Awaiting digitization

Communication between performers and composer

By Esa Tapani

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No. 80 • 1992 Awaiting digitization

Trumpet methods of the 19th century

By Friedrich Anzenberger

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J. G. Albrechtsberger (1736-1809) Member
No. 1 • 1971 Digitized

J. G. Albrechtsberger (1736-1809)

Concertino for chromatic trumpet

Study by Reine Dahlqvist arguing that Albrechtsberger’s 1771 Eb concertino was intended for Jew’s harp rather than keyed or slide trumpet.

By Reine Dahlqvist

History Repertoire Equipment Historical instruments Keyed trumpet
The Wrong Brass? Member
No. 41 • 1983 Digitized

The Wrong Brass?

Between blind fidelity and reckless modernisation, instrument substitutions force performers to decide when the score’s wording serves—or betrays—the music.

By Rudolf Lewy

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The Haydn Trumpet Concerto Member
No. 35 • 1981 Digitized

Part 1

The Haydn Trumpet Concerto

As editions, instruments and traditions diverge, Haydn’s trumpet concerto becomes a lens on notation, style and the shifting meaning of performance.

By Alfred Willener

History Repertoire Interpretation Keyed trumpet Ornaments
No. 109 • 2000 Awaiting digitization

Antonio Rosetti and the Millenium

By Zdenek Divoky

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No. 101 • 1998 Awaiting digitization

Modern British composers & British brass playing

By Amos Miller, Christopher Horn

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No. 82 • 1993 Awaiting digitization

Ivan Jevtic

Blood, fire and music

By Jean-Pierre Mathez

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Jazz and the Horn Member
No. 40 • 1982 Digitized

Jazz and the Horn Series • Part 1

Jazz and the Horn

The horn was once considered incompatible with jazz until changing ideas of sound and musicians like John Graas quietly overturned that certainty.

By Jeffrey Agrell

Repertoire History Jazz Improvisation
No. 113 • 2001 Awaiting digitization

Part 1

The art of chamber music

By Jean-Pierre Mathez

Technique Repertoire
Contemporary Hungarian Brass Music Free
No. 26 • 1979 Digitized

Contemporary Hungarian Brass Music

From early decline to recent revival, Hungarian brass emerges through pedagogy, competitions and new chamber works, with Varasdy outlining key figures and shifting ensemble practices.

By Frigyes Varasdy

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Member
No. 17 • 1977 Digitized

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.

By Marc Meissner

Repertoire Ornaments Interpretation Ideas
No. 109 • 2000 Awaiting digitization

Part 1

A sensational dicovery: 12 brass quintets (1850) by Jean Bellon

By Raymond Lapie

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No. 61 • 1988 Awaiting digitization

Part 4

Jazz Improvisation

The melodic minor scale 2

By Charlie Shoemake

Repertoire Teaching
No. 117 • 2002 Awaiting digitization

Part 3

The art of chamber music

By Christoph Müller

Technique Repertoire
The Haydn Trumpet Concerto Member
No. 36 • 1981 Digitized

Part 2

The Haydn Trumpet Concerto

André, Wobisch, Dokshitzer, Stringer and others reveal how tempo, phrasing, ornamentation and cadenzas reshape Haydn's trumpet concerto.

By Alfred Willener

History Repertoire Interpretation Articulation Ornaments Keyed trumpet
No. 73 • 1991 Awaiting digitization

Valery Strukow

Moscow composer

By Jean-Pierre Mathez

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No. 113 • 2001 Awaiting digitization

Frank Martin, The Ballade for trombone and piano

By Roland Schnohrk

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Free
No. 21 • 1978 Digitized

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.

By Roger Bobo

Repertoire Interpretation Contemporary Music Ideas
No. 91 • 1995 Awaiting digitization

The corno da caccia in the music of J. S. Bach

By Ludwig Güttler

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No. 101 • 1998 Awaiting digitization

Putting the Brit into Brass

By Jonathan Freeman-Attwood

Repertoire Teaching
No. 81 • 1993 Awaiting digitization

Jost Meier

Swiss composer

By Jean-Pierre Mathez

Encounters Repertoire
Early trumpet music in Schwerin Free
No. 23 • 1978 Digitized

Early trumpet music in Schwerin

Hidden sources revealed: Stephen Glover uncovers early trumpet music in Schwerin—offering new insights into wind bands, performance practice, and the evolution of brass.

By Stephen L. Glover

Repertoire History Historical instruments Valves Sociology
No. 79 • 1992 Awaiting digitization

Trombone Quartets

By Benny Sluchin

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