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Adolph "Bud" Herseth (1921-2013)
"The best brass player I have ever heard in my life" . . . Arnold Jacobs


"The Chicago Sound"
During the 1950's, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra brass section developed a "wall of sound" heard no where else in the world that many called "The Chicago Sound."  It was offstage that the magic occurred - the talk about the art of brass playing making the complexities of the human body into a simple concept of SONG. Students flocked to Chicago from all over the world to study  effecting future generations of brass players. Much has been written by past and present CSO brass players or their students.

Vincent Cichowicz
  Flow Studies Volume 1 Long Tone Studies
  
The Vincent Cichowicz Flow Studies-Volume One book is now available for purchase! The book features the first 40 flow studies along with a foreword by Larry Knoop, principal trumpet in the Vancouver Symphony, a 10+ page interview with Vincent Cichowicz by Bruce Briney, a reminiscence from Frank Kaderabeck about his and Vince’s longtime friendship as colleagues in the CSO, as well as a CD with 38 of the 40 flow studies performed by Neal Bernsten, Bruce Briney, Robert Dorer, Mark Hughes, Larry Knoop, Tom Rolfs, Judy Saxton, David Vonderheide & Eric Yates; all former students of Vincent Cichowicz. It also includes an excerpt from one of Mr Cichowicz’ master classes
studio259productions
The famous sets of Long Tone Studies that Vincent Cichowicz used with his many outstanding students at Northwestern University are showcased here along with his 1996 article in the Instrumentalist magazine, “Teaching Concepts of Trumpet Playing”, forewords by Charles Geyer, Barbara Butler and John Hagstrom, commentaries from over a dozen former students and a biography of his father by Michael Cichowicz. This collector’s edition will be a treasured book in your library and one that you will practice from daily.   studio259productions



Mr. Tuba - Harvey Phillips

 

 

Harvey's autobiography!

 


The Horns of Valhalla -
Saga of the Reiter Brothers

By
Norman Schweikert




Back again!
"Tuba Profondo" - An International Masterclass with Roger Bobo

     Finally, Maestro Bobo's magnificent DVD masterclass is again available with handsome new packaging. Produced by in Japan, it contains some of the finest musical advice and insight for musicians, students of brass and tubists.
     Some of the works performed include: Strauss-Concerto #1, Stevens-Variations in Olden Style, Koetsier-Concertino, Madsen-Sonata & Schumann-Adagio & Allegro.
     Below are some words from Roger Bobo of his thoughts in producing a DVD masterclass. This will be some of the most valuable 2 1/2 hours spent in front of a screen.

"Throughout my student and professional days I have been inspired and motivated by watching many masterclasses (usually on television) presented by many of the great musicians of our time. It was many years ago that I first got the idea to try to create such a masterclass of my own but was always held back by thinking, "No, I’m not ready yet". The difficult fact is that I still feel that same "Not readiness". But having now completed 7 decades on this planet, it seemed prudent to proceed with the masterclass project, ready or not, and fortunately at this time a DVD seemed the perfect medium."
Roger Bobo


Arnold Jacobs - Principal Tuba 1944-1988
 Arnold Jacobs: Song and Wind

With a career spanning seven decades with the Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Chicago Symphonies, Arnold Jacobs has earned a reputation as a world-class performer. Equally significant are his teachings. During his career, thousands of students have passed through his studio. Finally, there is the definitive book on his career. Arnold Jacobs: Song and Wind is written by Mr. Jacobs' assistant, Brian Frederiksen, and edited by John Taylor. With a length of 296 pages, material comes from masterclasses, private interviews, previously published writings and contributions from his students and colleagues. Subjects include: The Performer: Early Years, Curtis Institute, Indianapolis Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Conductors, Other Performances, York Tuba The Teacher: Physical Elements, Mental Elements, Performance, Instruments, The Jacobs Studio Discography, Full Documentation And more
     
Nelson - Also Sprach Arnold Jacobs
 
Compiled by Bruce Nelson, he was a student of Arnold Jacobs and Edward Kleinhammer. About Arnold Jacobs, he writes,  In addition to being an outstanding musician, Arnold Jacobs undoubtedly was the most influential brass teacher of the second half of the twentieth century. Countless brass (and other) musicians from all over the world travelled to Chicago to study with this master. Additionally, Mr. Jacobs also gave master classes that were popular with students, teachers and professionals in many different locations. Even if it were all known, it would be impossible to reduce to writing all of the advice Arnold Jacobs gave to thousands of students over a period of almost 70 years. Nevertheless, this book is an attempt to preserve in writing, by topic, the common ideas and variations of those ideas from which so many musicians have benefited.


Pilafian/Sheridan -
Breathing Gym Book and DVD

 

As students of Mr. Jacobs, Pat Sheridan and Sam Pilafian were inspired by him to create these breathing exercises. With the Breathing Gym you stretch, breathe, move, and make noise along with Pat and Sam. These fun exercises help them to:Increase airflow and stamina, Improve tone and breath control, Reduce body tension, Raise energy level and focus.

Arnold Jacobs - Portrait of an Artist
 
Frank Byrne was a student of Arnold Jacobs and produced two CD's about him. The goal of this project is to preserve Arnold Jacobs’ legacy for future generations by presenting an audio "time capsule" of his voice, magnificent playing, and pristine example. As with his teaching context is everything. This recording presents topics and musical examples in a meaningful sequence.

Gene Pokorny -
Principal Tuba 1988-
The 20 Minute Warm-Up Routine is a dynamic, comprehensive set of 15 exercises and 15 play-along CD tracks that will both warm you up and work you out. This routine will absolutely energize your practice routine. It gives you the opportunity to play along with Gene Pokorny, tubist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The 20 Minute Warm-Up gives you examples to strive for in a fresh and innovative way.

Performer's Editions - as recorded by Gene Pokorny

"I have had requests for music recorded both on "Tuba Tracks" and my "Big Boy" discs for some time. Micky Wrobleski's very clear and readable compilation of some of these arrangements are gradually being released so other tuba players may have the opportunity of playing some if this music as well." - Gene Pokorny


Blue Bells of Scotland - Arthur Pryor (Arr. Childs) for Tuba and Piano
Blue Bells of Scotland - Arthur Pryor (Arr. Childs) for Tuba and Band
Visiones Fugitives by Sergei Prokofiev (Arr. Lodal)


Edward Kleinhammer- Bass Trombone 1941-1985
 
Mastering the Trombone

Written in collaboration with his former student, Douglas Yeo (Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra), this represents Edward Kleinhammer's most recent thinking regarding the essential elements of trombone playing. His clear, step-by-step, common-sense approach to the fundamentals of performance cover every aspect of playing. All trombonists, will appreciate the over 100 musical examples and exercises that systematically guide players through the skills required in the process of Mastering the Trombone


Charles Vernon - Bass Trombone 1986-

The Singing Trombone

Charles Vernon is the current Bass Trombonist of the CSO and a student of Edward Kleinhammer and Arnold Jacobs. Building on his  orginal book "A Singing Approach to the Trombone", Charlie adds a lot of new material here, especially New comments and refined explanations to accompany and introduce the exercises--Many fantastic new exercises on fundamentals--An entire section on orchestral excerpts...


 Jay Friedman - Principal Trombone
Celebrating his fiftieth year in the CSO!


CSO Trombone and Tuba Section
 
This historic 1971 recording was prouced by Jay Friedman featuring Jay Friedman, Frank Crisafulli, Ed Kleinhammer, Jim Gilbertsen and Arnold Jacobs play Orchestral Excerpts by Berlioz, Brahms, Bruckner, Gliere, Holst, Mahler, Smetana, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and Wagner!


Vince Cichowicz
- Trumpet 1952-1975
 Teaching Brass by Kristian Steenstrup

Kristian Steenstrup was no stranger to the Chicago brass scene. During the early 1990's he would lead groups from Denmark to the Northwestern University Masterclasses. He followed this with lessons from Vince Cichowicz and John Henes, both Jacobs students. Years later, Kristian transcribed those masterclasses and continued research with some of the sources that Mr. Jacobs used and new research conducted by Kritian and others. A great book about the Jacobs/Cichowicz teachings.

Philip Farkas - Principal Horn 1936-41 and 1947-60
Art of Brass Playing

 

The Art of Brass playing is a treatise on the formation and use of the brass player’s embouchure. It includes sections on the embouchure’s function, mouthpiece placement, moist versus dry lips, the lip aperture, articulation, mouthpiece pressure and breath control. A must for all Brass Legends, this includes photos of the embouchures of Adolph Herseth, Philip Farkas, Edward Kleinhammer, and Arnold Jacobs, among others. This book has become a standard in brass technique classes and at conservatories everywhere.

 

The Art of Musicianship

 

The Art of Musicianship explores the skills, knowledge and sensitivity needed by the mature musician to perform in an artistic and professional manner. It has been used since 1976 in brass classes and music appreciation courses across the country. Topics of discussions include; Musicianship, phrasing, dynamics, tempo, rhythm, articulation, intonation, ensemble playing and stagefright, to name a few.



  
Photo Study of 40 Virtuoso Horn Players Embouchres....
 

Included in this study by Philip Farkas are life-size, highly detailed photographs of some of the great horn players’ embouchures of the 20th century from all over the world. They show each embouchure in high, middle and low registers. A diagram at the side of each photo shows the direction of the air-column.

 

 

 

 

 

Phil Farkas & His Horn
A HAPPY, WORTHWHILE LIFE


Written by Nancy Jordan Fako, this biography tells of the contributions of Philip Farkas in the fields of symphonic horn playing, pedagogy, and instrument design that are of such importance that he will certainly be considered a major figure of the twentieth century. As a horn player, he was the only person ever to be offered the solo horn position in each of the "big five" American orchestras..


Christopher Leuba A Study In Musical Intonation  Method Book for Brass Instruments

This groundbreaking textbook on intonation was written in 1962 and is in its 4th revision. This latest edition (11th printing) is printed and published with permission of the author. Mr. Leuba's book offers the student, amateur and professional a detailed study of the "Science" of Intonation. The standard method of teaching intonation by the intuitive method is discussed and shown to be flawed. This book first addresses the physical and acoustic phenomena relating to the problems of Intonation and Tuning and then makes suggestions concerning the use of "mechanical aids" in training the musician's perception, and some practical applications.

Watch the Chicago Symphony Brass On Youtube

Paul Hindemith - Concert Music for Strings and Brass. This is a vintage video from WGN in the 1950's with the composer conducting!

One of the CSO's trademarks are performing Mahler symphonies, especially his fifth.
The opening trumpet call is played by Adolph Herseth.

Adolph Herseth plays it on the mouthpiece and tells about playing it under various conductors.
First with Solti conducting and years later with
Barenboim conducting.

Finale to Stravinsky Firebird  with Boulez conducting.  Starting with the horn solo played by Dale
 Clevenger,
the brass section brings the Firebird to a rousing conclusion!

The first video Solti conducted in Chicago was of Wagner overtures Wagner's Tannhäuser Overture. The low brass was Jay Friedman, Frank Crisafulli, Jim Gilbertsen,
 Edward Kleinhammer and Arnold Jacobs..


Berlioz Romeo and Juliet  with Solti conducting. Starting with the low brass (and Jacobs on an F tuba), the trumpets and horns come in for a true wall of sound!


Finally, in recent years Mahler Symphony No. 6, Finale [Excerpt] with Haitink conducting. Check out the big hammer in the percussion!


















 
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