BOOKS AND VIDEOS FOR OBOE
| The Art of Cor Anglais, by Geoffrey Browne In this expanded 3rd edition, the prominent British English hornist Geoffrey Browne presents a master class in book form on various aspects of English horn performance. He includes some of the most important orchestral English horn excerpts and discusses performance technique, program notes, and circular breathing. He even offers useful tips for recording engineers and composers. This book is intended for doublers and professional players and is particularly helpful for students. See Full Music List |
| The Art of Oboe Playing, by Robert Sprenkle and David Ledet This book illuminates a broad range of topics, and helps recognize and solve some of the problems that confront oboists and their teachers. This "survey" book covers subjects ranging from tone production to various aspects of cane processing and reedmaking. A very useful resource for educators who must find solutions for problems encountered by their students. Paperback. 96 pages. |
| The Art of Oboe Reed Making, by Melvin Berman A logical, step-by-step guide to reed making, and adjusting the American style oboe reed. The author, a prominent Canadian oboist, charts an easy to follow course in the search for the good reed. Well illustrated and comes highly recommended by private oboe teachers. 62 pages, spiral bound. |
| The Audition Process, by Stuart Dunkel This work by the well known performer covers anxiety management and coping strategies. Having taken 36 auditions, the author found that there is more to taking an audition than merely performing well. This book can be an invaluable aid to anyone planning to take an audition. 156 pages. Paperback. |
| Essays for Oboists, by Jay Light Proclaimed by leading American oboists as "an outstanding book on oboe playing". Contains a wealth of concrete, clearly explained techniques for improved playing - techniques used by the best instructors. The author presents this material in an intelligent, readable and witty style that makes this book a pleasure to read. Even an experienced oboist will find many of Light's suggestions useful for his/her own playing and teaching. This book should be part of every oboe studio. 217 pages, plastic hardcover, spiral bound. |
| Marcel Tabuteau, by Laila Storch How Do You Expect to Play the Oboe If You Can't Peel a Mushroom? At last some one has written (and written very well) a biography of the dominant personality in American oboe playing. Because she writes based on extensive research, written records, and personal experience it is a pleasure to read, and authoritative. 594 hardbound pages with many pictures, 3 appendices, glossary, bibliography, and index. Also included is a CD of Marcel Tabuteau playing, and discussing, excerpts. "Ms. Storch's style is descriptive, informative, and engaging- a nice blend between the historical and the personal. This volume gets my vote as the winning historical profile of one of the most influential and revered performers and pedagogues of our time-Marcel Tabuteau. A must for every serious musician's library."-Linda Strommen, Professor of Oboe, the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University |
| My Kingdom for a Reed, by Theresa Delaplain A manual for beginning to intermediate oboe reed makers, beautifully illustrated with color photographs. 69 pages, 8 1/2" X 11" paper bound. |
| The Oboe, by Geoffry Burgess & Bruce Haynes The Oboe, by Geoffrey Burgess & Bruce Haynes. Yale Musical Instrument Series. 392 hardbound pages of solid information, from the oboe's prehistory to postmodernism. Includes appendices, bibliography, and discography. |
| The Oboe, by Leon Goossens & Edwin Roxburgh Yehudi Menuhin Series. A thorough treatment of the oboe, including instruments, reed making, & performance. 256 pages, soft bound |
| Oboe Adjustment Guide, by Patrick McFarland A guide to adjusting the oboe and English horn. 17 pages. |
| Oboe, A Reed Blown in the Wind, by Marion Whittow With a combination of humour and musical expertise, the author brings a fresh approach to oboe playing, practicing, and reed making. Full of useful tips, shortcuts, and anecdotes. With wonderful cartoons, it also illustrates in words and pictures the instrument's construction, and deals with the subject of making notes into music. In her foreword Evelyn Rothwell says: "(This book)...should be invaluable to the student and amateur and...to many professional players and teachers...A worthy addition to every oboists library." Entertaining to read. Paperback. 236 pages. |
| Oboe Maker Paul Läubin (Personal Use Only) A documentary video of a Läubin oboe being made, with commentary by Paul Läubin and his employees, as well as general comments by Sherry Sylar & Thomas Stacy. Background music performed by Wayne Rapier & Pierre Roy. This VHS tape is for home use only; libraries and schools must purchase public performance rights. Public performance rights are $59.95 per tape, please call us at 800-322-6263 for details. |
| The Oboe Reed Book, by Jay Light A manual and reference guide for making, understanding, and adjusting oboe reeds. The author tells the reader what to do, what NOT to do, and clearly explains why. A highly recommended book for every oboe reed maker. Printed in manuscript format and spiral bound. 116 pages. |
| A Performer's Guide to Music of the Baroque Period The "latest thinking" on stylish performance, presented in a clear helpful and practical way. Chapters from leading experts cover historical background, notation, interpretation, sources, and editions. Also included are special advice for keyboard, string players, wind players, and singers. It is illustrated with many music examples, facsimiles and pictures, and includes a full length CD of 25 excerpts from authoritative recordings. 144 pages plus CD, published by ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) London. Chapters include: Anthony Burton: Preface Christopher Hogwood: Introduction George Pratt: Historical Background Peter Homan: Notation and Interpretation Davitt Moroney: Keyboard Andrew Manze: Strings Stephen Preston: Wind Instruments John Potter: Singing Clifford Bartlett: Sources and Editions |
| A Performer's Guide to Music of the Classical Period The "latest thinking" on stylish performance, presented in a clear helpful and practical way. Chapters from leading experts cover historical background, notation, interpretation, sources, and editions. Also included are special advice for keyboard, string players, wind players, and singers. It is illustrated with many music examples, facsimiles and pictures, and includes a full length CD of 19 excerpts from authoritative recordings. 120 pages plus CD, published by ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) London. Chapters include: Anthony Burton: Preface Jane Glover: Introduction David Wyn Jones: Historical Background Cliff Eisen: Notation and Interpretation David Ward: KeyboardDuncan Druce: Strings Colin Lawson: Wind Instruments Richard Wigmore: Singing Barry Cooper: Sources and Editions |
| A Performer's Guide to Music of the Romantic Period The "latest thinking" on stylish performance, presented in a clear helpful and practical way. Chapters from leading experts cover historical background, notation, interpretation, sources, and editions. Also included are special advice for keyboard, string players, wind players, and singers. It is illustrated with many music examples, facsimiles and pictures, and includes a full length CD of 20 excerpts from authoritative recordings. 120 pages plus CD, published by ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) London.Chapters include: Anthony Burton: Preface Roger Norrington: Introduction Hugh Macdonald: Historical Background Clive Brown: Notation and Interpretation Roy Howat: Keyboard David Goode: Organ Robin Stowell: Strings Trevor Herbert: Wind Instruments David Mason: Singing Robert Pascall: Sources and Editions |
| The Practice Handbook, by Linda Gilbert This workbook includes the basic principles and techniques of successful and organized practice sessions. Recommended by leading educators and institutions for all levels. "...a wonderful guide for learning how to practice." Appropriate for elementary to conservatory levels. |
| Puffit's Oboe Problem Solver, by Marion Whittow A pocket-sized, illustrated handbook to help identify and resolve some of the common problems of players in the early stages of their oboe career. 32 pages. |
| Reed Makers Video, by David Weber The Reed Maker's Video. A two-hour tutorial on making oboe and English horn reeds. Although the Reed Maker's Manual is currently out of print, this video is still available. |
| Sound in Motion, by David McGill A Performer's Guide to Greater Musical Expression. An exhaustive study that uses concepts borrowed from the legendary oboist Marcel Tabuteau to develop musical thought. Mr. McGill, principal bassoonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, deals with the different expressive methods of sound, styles and the "connection between attitude and aptitude". This book has many ideas which will help instrumentalists and vocalists develop their musicianship. Paperback, 374 pages with bibliography and index. Published by Indiana University Press. |
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| What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body, by Barbara Conable Almost 100 pages of in depth information on the skeleton, muscles, and joints and how the author believes they pertain to performing on musical instruments. The author states "This book is a primer, by the classic definition, a small book of elementary principles. In this book, the principles (the fundamental, primary, or general truths) are those principles on which a musician may reliably base a lifetime of playing. These principles will protect a musician from injury, promote the physical freedom and sensitivity for technical mastery, and secure the embodied intelligence that grounds musical power and subtlety. The principles in this primer are the elemental foundation of music education. Musicians teaching from these principles will see their students thrive. Students studying and restudying these pages will find delight in their enhanced performance." |
| Reed Makers Manual, by Weber & Capps Step by step instructions and diagrams for making oboe and English horn reeds, by David Weber & Ferald Capps. Also includes photographs of reeds made by famous professional oboe players. This is temporarily out of print. Please email us at sales@forrestsmusic.com if you would like to be notified when it is available. (#X-97) Unavailable
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