Fanfares and Finesse: A Performer´s Guide to Trumpet History and Literature
Elisa Koehler
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Description for Fanfares and Finesse: A Performer´s Guide to Trumpet History and Literature
Hardback. Unlike the violin, which has flourished largely unchanged for close to four centuries, the trumpet has endured numerous changes in design and social status from the battlefield to the bandstand and ultimately to the concert hall. This title deals with this topic. Num Pages: 264 pages, 67 b&w illus., 37 music exx., 10 tables. BIC Classification: AVRN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 200 x 23. Weight in Grams: 574.
Unlike the violin, which has flourished largely unchanged for close to four centuries, the trumpet has endured numerous changes in design and social status from the battlefield to the bandstand and ultimately to the concert hall. This colorful past is reflected in the arsenal of instruments a classical trumpeter employs during a performance, sometimes using no fewer than five in different keys and configurations to accurately reproduce music from the past. With the rise in historically inspired performances comes the necessity for trumpeters to know more about their instrument's heritage, its repertoire, and different performance practices for old music on ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN, United States
ISBN
9780253011794
SKU
V9780253011794
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Elisa Koehler
Elisa Koehler is Associate Professor of Music at Goucher College and Music Director and Conductor of the Frederick Symphony Orchestra.
Reviews for Fanfares and Finesse: A Performer´s Guide to Trumpet History and Literature
Whether an enthusiastic student or a seasoned professional, I wholeheartedly endorse this book. Elisa Koehler should be commended for this wonderful addition to the market—I can guarantee it will remain a resource that will get you reaching for your shelf time and time again.
The Brass Herald
Elisa Koehler has given us a thoughtful and much needed reference ... Read more
The Brass Herald
Elisa Koehler has given us a thoughtful and much needed reference ... Read more