SKU: HL.44002208

UPC: 073999133349.

The concert band and brass band music of Philip Sparke is played and loved by musicians throughout the world, with most of his compositions being standard concert repertoire. In this book he has selected seven of his best-known works and presented the complete, unedited 1st part for each of the main instrument groups with a play-along CD concert band backing. Now everyone can play with some of the world's leading concert bands in the privacy of their own homes. Includes seven pieces: Hanover Festival * To a New Dawn * Portrait of a City * Time Remembered - Elegy for Band * Kaleidoscope - 5 Variations on the Brugg Song * The White Rose * and The Year of the Dragon.

SKU: AP.1-ADV1109

ISBN 9783892210863. UPC: 805095011098. English.

Improvisat ion is at the heart of Jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large Jazz ensemble is also a necessity. 'How to Play Lead Trumpet in a Big Band' offers tips, suggestions, examples and a play along tracks to help you put it all together. The repertoire covers many jazz styles from Basie to Latin and African-influenced music to ECM and contemporary jazz (the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Bob Brookmeyer, etc.).

SKU: AP.1-ADV1102

ISBN 9783892211198. UPC: 805095011029. English.

To succeed as a trumpet player you must perform your section part impeccably, in rapport with the lead player. Think with the lead player's brain. Play it with him or her. Blow up to, not over his or her volume and intensity. Don't wait to hear what the lead player does or you'll be late. Vibrato comes from the lead player. If he's not using it, you're not using it.

Dan Collette's book on lead and section trumpet playing is a very well thought out and extremely useful tool for all aspiring and professional trumpet players. In a common sense approach and playing in a variety of styles, Dan demonstrates and clearly explains his perspective of lead and section playing. The trumpet sectional quartets by Steve Guttman are excellent and the execution of these etudes on the CD as played by Dan Collette playing all 4 parts is flawless and nothing short of inspiring. This work should prove itself to be required listening and reading for all serious trumpet players.