| Artist Series: Steven Mead |
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Steven
Mead CD's and Sheet Music |
Famous euphonium soloist Steven Mead
has contributed a wealth of material to the music world. We have
a special page featuring many of these titles. Click here... |
| Books |
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Brass Player's Cookbook
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Articles and tips on brass playing
by 57 noted brass players from around the world.
Euphonium contributors include Demondrae Thurman, Steven Mead,
and David Werden. The name "cookbook" denotes that all the contributors can offer tips to "brew up" some very fine playing. Articles are related to topics such as brass playing, tips on a specific brass instrument, musicality, or performing in an ensemble.
You can place an order from Amazon using the link on the left.
 If you also need sheetmusic you might prefer to order the Brass Player's Cookbook from Sheet Music Plus...
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Practical
Hints on Playing the Baritone (Euphonium) |
A very nice reference book by Dr.
Brian Bowman. Offers useful advice for players of various
abilities. See
latest price or purchase... |
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Euphonium Excerpt Book |
Barbara Payne, with the help of Paul Droste, Brian Bowman, and David Werden, compiled and edited this book of popular excerpts for euphonium. Most of the excerpts are from band musc, but there are also a few transposed orchestra parts. Learn more... |
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 The
Art of Tuba and Euphonium |
An excellent resource written by low brass experts
Harvey Phillips and William Winkle. A must-have for serious
students at a discount price. See
latest price or purchase... |
| Recordings |
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Free Recordings of David Werden |
David Werden's recordings of some popular solos with The United States Coast Guard Band. There are complete recordings available for free in either Real Audio or MP3 format. Learn more... |
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Earle Louder CD's |
Mark Records has compiled a set of recordings by the
euphonnium soloist and teacher, Earle L. Louder. Three CD's are available singly or as a set
(at a reduced price). More details available on the
TubaEuph Blog. |
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Arnold
Jacobs: Portrait of an Artist |
This fine recording by Arnold Jacobs
is a "must-have" for all tuba and euphonium players.
There are many exerpts of his playing as well as several
of his clinic sessions where he explains various musical
and brass concepts. |
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Tom Ball Fishleather Jacket |
A great jazz euphonium CD by Tom Ball, including a dynamic and talented rhythm section. This shows how good a euphonium can sound in a jazz setting. Learn more... |
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Gus
Mancuso and Friends |
One of the earliest successful jazz euphoniumists,
Gus Mancuso plays here with artists such as Red Mitchell,
Cal Tjader, and Vince Guaraldi. Follow this
link to purchase the CD online or to hear samples of
all the songs on the album. |
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The
Finnish Euphonium, Jukka Myllys |
Incredible playing in this hard-to-find album.
Read the review by following the link (review submitted by
euphoniumist Frank Meredith). Features Euphonium Concerto by
Jukka Linkola, Destination by Juha T. Koskinen,
and Blue Gleam of Arctic Hysteria by Oliver Kohlenberg. |
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Betty
O'Hara: Horns A Plenty |
Betty sings and plays various brass instruments
on "Horns
A Plenty", including euphonium. The track "Euphonics" features
her on double-bell euphonium (an audio sample of this can
be found by following the link at the left). She also performs
on the album "Woman's
Intuition" (which also features her on double-bell
euphonium). |
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Eufish
- Mark Fisher |
A very well-reviewed album of solos by the euphonium
virtuoso, Mark Fisher. Learn
more... |
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American
Variations, featuring Brian Bowman |
Famous euphonium soloist Dr. Brian Bowman is
featured on six euphonium solos on the new album "American
Variations," with the Cincinnati College-Conservatory
Wind Symphony. Learn
more... |
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Michael
Colburn, Golden Age of Brass, Vol. 3 |
One of the finest euphoniumists in the world,
Michael Colburn performs 11 traditional solos with an ensemble
conducted by Henry Charles Smith. Every euphonium player
must own this album! Click
to see a list of titles or to purchase... |
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Robert
Childs with the Black Dyke Mills Brass Band |
The senior member of the Childs Brothers, playing
a definitive interpretation of the Joseph Horovitz Concerto
for Euphonium, along with the Black Dyke Mills Brass Band.
Also features Sandy Smith playing Gareth Woods' Concertino
for Tenor Horn and Band. Outstanding album! Click to purchase
or to hear sound samples... |
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Childs
Brothers, as part of the British Bandsmen Centenary Concert |
The Childs Brothers performing a breathtaking
rendition of Paganini's Moto Perpetuo. Click to purchase
or to hear sound samples... (Note: the sound sample is
mislabled - choose 'Brilliante...') |
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John
Swallow with the Boston Pops Orchestra |
Euphoniumist John Swallow is featured on several
melodies, countermelodies, and a cadenza in Hershey Kay's
ballet suite Stars and Stripes (based on the marches of Sousa). Click
here to purchase... |
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Marnik
Denys with the Belgian Air Force Symphonic Band |
Marnik Denys performs the difficult Symphonic
Variants by Jim Curnow. This CD offers a fine concert band
program. Click
here to purchase or to see track listing... |
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Thomas
Ruedi with Sellers Engineering Band |
Thomas Ruedi performs the traditional Blaydon
Races on this brass band album. Click
here to purchase or to see track listing... |
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John
Clough with Black Dyke Mills Band |
From the album "A Russian Festival," John
Clough performs Vocalise by Rachmaninov. Available
here... |
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John
Clough with Black Dyke Mills Band |
From the album "Kings of Brass," John
Clough performs the rare Serenade from Harlequin's Millions Hear
audio clips or purchase... |
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John
Clough with Black Dyke Mills Band |
From the album "Black Dyke Mills Celebrates
150 Years," John Clough performs Enrico Toselli's Serenade,
Op 6 no 1. Available
here... |
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John
Clough with Black Dyke Mills Band |
From the album "Black Dyke Mills Plays
Rossini," John Clough performs the popular Largo al
Factorum. Hear
audio clips or purchase... |
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Steven
Mead Recordings Web Site |
A comprehensive Steven Mead discography, with
a listing of new CD's and a way to purchase them. |
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Brassed
Off - Video or Soundtrack |
Not a euphonium recording, but this movie is
of great interest to any brass player. Learn
more... |
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Euphonium,
by the Picketts |
This album has nothing to do with euphonium
except for the title. It is actually a folk-rock group, but
for the serious collector of everything relating to euphonium, click
here... |
| Online / WEB Resources |
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ITEA |
The International Euphonium-Tuba Association is an invaluable resource for euphonium and tuba players. You will find useful articles and resources, reviews, and if you become a member you get a terrific printed quarterly journal. |
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Sheet Music |
The online store Sheet Music Plus features over 387,000 sheet music titles for virtuallly all instruments and ensembles. Very fine customer service. |
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Intonation Helper |
Euphoniumist Tom Ball has compiled a free set of pitch recordings with a booklet that
helps players develop a good ear for intonation. Mr. Ball has agreed to let dwerden.com distribute these resources.
Recordings are MP3 and the booklet is PDF. Download here... |
| Other |
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3-valve Fingering Charts |
These two euphonium fingering charts
are provided free of charge. There is a version for 3-valve treble
clef euphonium and a version for 3-valve bass
clef euphonium. NOTE: you need to have the Adobe
Acrobat Reader installed to view these charts. |
