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From the bombardon to the Vienna concert tuba |
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Written by Mag. Gerhard Zechmeister
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 The Vienna tuba has been part of the "Vienna sound" and the Vienna Opera (Vienna Philharmonic) for 160 years.
The Theater of the Carinthian Gate (the "Kärntnertortheater", the new name for the former court opera) was built by the City of Vienna with imperial sanction and was inaugurated on November 30, 1709. In 1712 the theater was used by the "old German Folk Theater". Then in 1765, after having been destroyed by fire in 1762, the court bought back the building. It was first administered by the gentry, and then, in 1776, was open to anyone (by virtue of "freedom of performance") until 1785 when the court again took over management and engaged its own orchestra. |
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This is not an ordinary piece of plumbing |
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Written by Paul Haugan
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 Dear Brass Bulletin,
I am about to relate a series of events that culminates with cross referencing an article read in an earlier Brass Bulletin. An article that not only validates the events, but sets the stage for further events in their regard. |
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James Stamp, The Original Warm-Ups & Studies |
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Written by Thomas Stevens
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James Stamp and I were faculty members at the annual Moudon Special Courses for Brass Players, which took place in Switzerland from 1976 through 1979, and in Bulle in 1980), and which attracted many of the best European professional brass players and students...
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Brass Ensembles - Art or Joke? |
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Written by Jean-Pierre Mathez
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When learning to play a musical instrument, depending on personal tastes and affinities, we are influenced and guided by our musical preferences, whether they be classical, entertainment, jazz, pop, and so forth.
This is in accordance with a time-honored tradition in music education where all are free to make their own choices.
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About the importance of warm-ups |
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Written by Jean-Pierre Mathez
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Athletes know it: Prior to undertaking any physical effort, it is important to warm up the muscles and their specific functions in a flexible and relaxed manner...
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