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Library of Call Numbers for Trumpet

M - Scores

M85-89--Solo trumpet music

M260-261--Music for trumpet and piano

M1030-1031, M1130-1131--Trumpet with orchestra and string orchestra (includes full scores and solos with piano arrangements)

ML - Music Literature

ML128.T78--Trumpet music: Bibliography

ML960-963--Books about the trumpet

MT - Instruction and Study

MT440-456--Methods, etudes, orchestra studies, etc.

Twentieth-Century Music for Trumpet and Orchestra by Norbert Carnovale
Call Number: REF. ML128.T78 C34
ISBN: 0914282085
Publication Date: 1975-10-01
Twentieth-Century Music for Trumpet and Organ by Philip T. Cansler
Call Number: REF. ML128.T78 C32 1984
ISBN: 0914282301
Publication Date: 1984-01-01
Trumpet by Edward H. Tarr; S. E. Plank (Translator)
Call Number: ML960.T3713 1988
ISBN: 0931340136
Publication Date: 1988-12-01
History of the trumpet of Bach and Handel : a new point of view and new instruments by Menke, Werner. Abraham, Gerald, 1904-1988, translator.
Call Number: ML960.M4 H5 1934a
Publication Date: 1934
History of the trumpet of Bach and Handel : a new point of view and new instruments ; forming a history of the trumpet and its music, from its earliest use as an artistic instrument to the middle of the eighteenth century. Special reference given to its employment by Bach and Handel, and the correct modern performance of the old parts ; including a description of the new instrument invented by the author for this purpose
Hotter Than That by Krin Gabbard
Call Number: ML960.G33 2008
ISBN: 9780571211999
Publication Date: 2008-10-28
A swinging cultural history of the instrument that in many ways defined a century The twentieth century was barely under way when the grandson of a slave picked up a trumpet and transformed American culture. Before that moment, the trumpet had been a regimental staple in marching bands, a ceremonial accessory for royalty, and an occasional diva at the symphony. Because it could make more noise than just about anything, the trumpet had been much more declarative than musical for most of its history. Around 1900, however, Buddy Bolden made the trumpet declare in brand-newways. He may even have invented jazz, or something very much like it. And as an African American, he found a vital new way to assert himself as a man. Hotter Than That is a cultural history of the trumpet from its origins in ancient Egypt to its role in royal courts and on battlefields, and ultimately to its stunning appropriation by great jazz artists such as Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and Wynton Marsalis. The book also looks at how trumpets have been manufactured over the centuries and at the price that artists have paid for devoting their bodies and souls to this most demanding of instruments. In the course of tracing the trumpet's evolution both as an instrument and as the primary vehicle for jazz in America, Krin Gabbard also meditates on its importance for black male sexuality and its continuing reappropriation by white culture.
Arban's complete conservatory method : for trumpet (cornet) or Eb alto, Bb tenor, baritone euphonium and Bb bass in treble clef by Arban, J.-B. 1825-1889.
Call Number: Sheet music MT400
Publication Date: 1982

International Trumpet Guild
Becoming a member of the International Trumpet Guild connects you with over 3,500 members in 56 countries who seek to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trumpet.
THE ORCHESTRA: A USER'S MANUAL: TRUMPET
Trumpet Herald
The Trumpet Herald strives to bring trumpet performers of all ages and skill levels together in a meaningful and constructive way.

Library of Congress Call Numbers for French Horn

M - Scores

M80-84--Solo horn music

M255-259--Music for horn and piano

M1028-1029, M1128-1129--Horn with orchestra and string orchestra (includes full scores and solos with piano arrangements)

ML - Music Literature

ML128.H67--Horn music: Bibliography

ML955-958--Books about the horn

MT - Instruction and Study

MT420-432--Methods, etudes, orchestra studies, etc.

Guide to the Solo Horn Repertoire by Richard Seraphinoff (Editor); Linda Dempf (Editor)
Call Number: ML128.H67 D46 2016
ISBN: 9780253019295
Publication Date: 2016-04-18
This comprehensive, annotated resource of solo repertoire for the horn documents in detail the rich catalogue of original solo compositions for the instrument. Intended as a guide for practical use and easy reference, it is organized into three large sections: works for unaccompanied horn, works for horn and keyboard, and works for horn and ensemble. Each entry includes publisher information, a brief description of the form and character of a work, technical details of the horn writing, and information on dedication and premiere. The authors also include commentary on the various techniques required and the performance challenges of each piece. Representing over ten years of careful compilation and notation by an expert in horn performance and pedagogy, and by a seasoned music librarian and natural horn performer,Guide to the Solo Horn Repertoirewill be an invaluable resource for performers, educators, and composers.
French Horn Discography by Michael Hernon
Call Number: ML156.4.H7 H5 1986
ISBN: 9780313254345
Publication Date: 1986-11-18
This unique one-volume discography provides a convenient reference to recordings of solo horn, horn duos and trios, multiple horns, and horns in combination with other solo instruments and with voice. Entries are organized by type of instrumental group or performance, with recordings of each artist listed under the composer of the work. Record label and number and an abbreviated list of reviews are provided, together with indexes of composers, hornists, and ensembles.
The French horn by Coar, Birchard
Call Number: ML955.C6
Publication Date: 1947
The index of French horn music by Wilkins, Wayne, 1928-
Call Number: ML128.H67 W5
Publication Date: 1978

The Horn call : journal of the International Horn Society
Includes feature articles, clinics, music and recording reviews, news, workshop reports, biographical features, and advertisements for horn-related products and services.
International Horn Society
A connected and vibrant community of hornists worldwide.
Horn Matters
Horn Matters is the leading online resource on the French horn, co-founded by John Ericson and Bruce Hembd. The mission of Horn Matters is: to encourage, inspire, inform, and challenge horn players, and; to promote the best musical instrument ever, the French horn.

Library of Call Numbers for Trombone

M - Scores

M90-94--Solo trombone music

M262-263--Music for trombone and piano

M1032-1033, M1132-1133--Trombone with orchestra and string orchestra (includes full scores and solos with piano arrangements)

ML - Music Literature

ML128.T76--Trombone music: Bibliography

ML965-968--Books about the trombone

MT - Instruction and Study

MT460-472--Methods, etudes, orchestra studies, etc.

A History of the Trombone by David M. Guion
Call Number: ML965.G83 2010
ISBN: 9780810874459
Publication Date: 2010-06-21
A History of the Trombone, the first title in the new series American Wind Band, is a comprehensive account of the development of the trombone from its initial form as a 14th-century Medieval trumpet to its alterations in the 15th century; from its marginalized use in a particular Renaissance ensemble to its acceptance in various kinds of artistic and popular music in the 19th and 20th centuries. David M. Guion accesses new and important primary source materials to present the full sweep of the instrument's history, placing particular emphasis on the people who played the instrument, the music they performed, and the relevant cultural contexts. After a general overview, the material is presented in two main sections: the first traces the development of the trombone itself and examines the literature written about it, and the second investigates the history of performance on the instrument--the ensembles it participated in, the occasions in which it took part, the people who played it, and the social, intellectual, political, economic, and technological forces that impinged on that history. Guion analyzes the trombone's place in countries all over the world and in many styles of music, such as art, opera, popular, and world music. An appendix of transcriptions of selected primary source documents, including translations, and a comprehensive bibliography round out this important reference. Fully illustrated with more than 80 images, A History of the Trombone appeals not just to trombonists but to students, scholars, and fans of all musical instruments.
Annotated guide to bass trombone literature by Everett, Thomas G.
Call Number: REF. ML128.T76 E9
Publication Date: c1973
Arban's famous method for slide and valve trombone and baritone (bass clef) by Arban, J.-B 1825-1889.
Call Number: Sheet music MT460
Publication Date: 1936

ITA Journal
The ITA Journal is the main publication by the International Trombone Society, which is released as a quarterly magazine and includes scholarly articles, trombone news, job announcements, and reviews of literature and records.
Trombone Excerpts
Features dozens of standard-repertoire orchestral excerpts for trombone and bass trombone, along with several links to audio clips for each excerpr.
International Trombone Association
The general purposes of the International Trombone Association shall be:
* to promote communications among trombonists around the world
* to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trombone family
*to function as a clearing house for trombone-related ideas and information

Library of Congress call numbers for the euphonium
M - Scores

M110.B33--Solo euphonium or baritone music

M270.B37--Music for euphonium or baritone and piano

M1034.B37, M1134.B37--Baritone or euphonium with orchestra and string orchestra (includes full scores and solos with piano arrangements)

ML - Music Literature

ML128.B24--Euphonium music: Bibliography

ML970-973--Books about the tuba, baritone, etc.

MT - Instruction and Study

MT496--Methods, etudes, orchestra studies, etc. for baritone or euphonium

Guide to the Euphonium Repertoire by R. Winston Morris (Editor); Lloyd E. Bone (Editor); Eric Paull (Editor)
Call Number: ProQuest Ebook Central
ISBN: 0253112249
Publication Date: 2007-03-01
Guide to the Euphonium Repertoire is the most definitive publication on the status of the euphonium in the history of this often misunderstood and frequently under-appreciated instrument. This volume documents the rich history, the wealth of repertoire, and the incredible discography of the euphonium. Music educators, composers/arrangers, instrument historians, performers on other instruments, and students of the euphonium (baritone horn, tenor tuba, etc.) will find the exhaustive research evident in this volume's pages to be compelling and comprehensive. Contributors are Lloyd Bone, Brian L. Bowman, Neal Corwell, Adam Frey, Marc Dickman, Bryce Edwards, Seth D. Fletcher, Carroll Gotcher, Atticus Hensley, Lisa M. Hocking, Sharon Huff, Kenneth R. Kroesche, R. Winston Morris, John Mueller, Michael B. O'Connor, Eric Paull, Joseph Skillen, Kelly Thomas, Demondrae Thurman, Matthew J. Tropman, and Mark J. Walker.
Euphonium music guide by Louder, Earle L. Corbin, David R.
Call Number: REF. ML128.B24 L7
Publication Date: c1978

David Werden's Tuba and Euphonium Resources
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This free online resource is focused on the needs and interests of tuba and euphonium players, providing information on various aspects of the tuba and euphonium including basic characteristics and techniques.

Some Library of Congress call numbers for the tuba
M - Scores

M95-99--Solo tuba music

M264-265--Music for tuba and piano

M1034.T8, M1134.T8--Tuba with orchestra and string orchestra (includes full scores and solos with piano arrangements)

ML - Music Literature

ML128.T8--Tuba music: Bibliography

ML970-973--Books about the tuba

MT - Instruction and Study

MT480-488--Methods, etudes, orchestra studies, etc.

Guide to the Tuba Repertoire by R. Winston Morris (Editor)
Call Number: ProQuest Ebook Central
ISBN: 9780253347633
Publication Date: 2006-11-08
Guide to the Tuba Repertoire is the most comprehensive investigation ever undertaken into the literature and discography of any single musical instrument. Under the direction of R. Winston Morris and Daniel Perantoni, this publication represents more than 40 years of research by dozens of leading professionals throughout the world. The guide defines the current status of the tuba and documents its growth since its inception in 1835. Contributors are Ron Davis, Jeffrey Funderburk, David Graves, Skip Gray, Charles A. McAdams, R. Winston Morris, Mark A. Nelson, Timothy J. Northcut, Daniel Perantoni, Philip Sinder, Joseph Skillen, Kenyon Wilson, and Jerry A. Young.
The Tuba Source Book by R. Winston Morris; Edward R. Goldstein (As told to)
Call Number: REF. ML128.T8 T8 1996
ISBN: 0253328896
Publication Date: 1996-04-01
A massive research effort by leading professional tubists in 36 countries presents a comprehensive picture of the tuba. The ""baby"" of the orchestra, the tuba was ""born"" in 1835. The first major solo compositions for the instrument appeared only in the 1950s, but in the next forty years the body of literature for the tuba increased at an amazing pace. The first several chapters of The Tuba Source Book identify that literature by ensemble type. They provide bibliographic data and descriptions of 1,900 pieces for tuba and keyboard, 234 for tuba and band, 1,056 for tuba ensemble, 106 for tuba and strings, and 258 for unaccompanied tuba, as well as hundreds of works in other categories and 456 methods and studies. The chapter entitled ""Recommended Basic Repertoire"" is subdivided by level, from high school through professional, and ""Orchestral Excerpts"", in addition to listing 146 works that every tubist should know, includes advice on how to audition. The Tuba Source Book also offers an extensive discography (400 entries), a very complete bibliography, biographies of professional tubists, career advice, guidelines for composing and arranging music for the tuba, and lists of instrument builders and sources of tuba equipment. This encyclopedic volume fills a need for tubists at all levels of study and accomplishment. It is invaluable for composers, music educators, conductors, administrators, librarians, historians, and everyone who enjoys the art of tuba performance.
The Tuba Family by Clifford Bevan
Call Number: ML970.B48 1978
ISBN: 0684154773
Publication Date: 1978-03-01

Tuba Exchange
A market place for new and used tubas and euphoniums, along with accessories, repair, and consignment services.
Leonard Falcone International Euphonium & Tuba Festival
Annual festival held in Twin Lake, Michigan. In addition to a competition, the festival offers master classes recitals provided by internationally recognized euphonium/tuba artists.

Brass anthology : a compendium of brass articles from the Instrumentalist
Call Number: MT418.B88 1984
Publication Date: 1984
Trumpet -- Trombone -- Euphonium -- French horn -- Tuba.
Other title
Instrumentalist.
A teacher's guide to the literature of brass instruments by Rasmussen, Mary
Call Number: REF. ML128.W5 R38 1968
Publication Date: 1968
Methods and studies -- Music for ensembles of like instruments -- Music for brass ensembles -- Solos -- Books and articles about brass instruments.
Brass Bibliography by Mark J. Fasman
Call Number: REF. ML128.W5 F3 1990
ISBN: 0253321301
Publication Date: 1990-06-01
The Cambridge Companion to Brass Instruments by Trevor Herbert (Editor); John Wallace (Editor)
Call Number: ML933.C36 1997
ISBN: 0521563437
Publication Date: 1997-10-13
This Companion covers many diverse aspects of brass instruments and in such detail. It provides an overview of the history of brass instruments, and their technical and musical development. Although the greatest part of the volume is devoted to the western art music tradition, with chapters covering topics from the medieval to the contemporary periods, there are important contributions on the ancient world, non-western music, vernacular and popular traditions and the rise of jazz. Despite the breadth of its narrative, the book is rich in detail, with an extensive glossary and bibliography. The editors are two of the most respected names in the world of brass performance and scholarship, and the list of contributors includes the names of many of the world's most prestigious scholars and performers on brass instruments.
Teaching Brass: a Resource Manual by Wayne Bailey; Patrick Miles; Alan Siebert; William Stanley; Thomas Stein
Call Number: MT418.T4 2008
ISBN: 9780073526584
Publication Date: 2006-09-12
This unique combination of exercises, instruction, and reference material helps music education students learn to play and teach brass instruments, and is a resource students can use after they move into their teaching careers. Written by five brass players, Teaching Brass addresses the problems of learning and teaching the five principle brass instruments from the viewpoint of an expert teacher on each specific instrument.

Last Row Music
Auditions, news, reviews, and articles for brass musicians, plus a database of links to brass artists and ensembles.
Historic Brass Society
The Historic Brass Society is an international music organization that focuses on the history, music, literature, and performance practices of early brass instruments from Antiquity up into the present. The organization publishes a scholarly reviewed journal and, in collaboration with Pendragon Press, the monograph and essay collection Bucina: The Historic Brass Society Series.

Discogs
"Discogs is a music discovery and record collecting platform empowered by a community of obsessed fans from all over the world."
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With a comprehensive, crowdsourced discography integrated with a global music marketplace and personalized collection management tools, discover music, buy and sell records, connect with community, fuel your collecting journey, and deepen your connection to music.
The AHRC Research Centre for the History and Analysis of Recorded Music
"The purpose of the CHARM discography is to make it easier to find out what was recorded, by whom, and when. If additional funding becomes available we hope to add more data in the future. Equally, we are happy to assist future projects able to build on CHARM’s work."
JW Pepper
J.W. Pepper is the largest sheet music retailer worldwide, serving performers and directors for 150 years.
Timelines of Composers
Ashley Killam Repertoire Catalog
Ashley Killam’s website includes a catalog of trumpet and brass works by composers from marginalized backgrounds. This catalog was initially focused only on gender-marginalized composers but has since expanded to include composers of other identities and backgrounds. The creator encourages users to use this resource as a starting point and go beyond the initial search to build relationships with composers and program their music. She has received consent from all living composers whose music is included in the catalog.
And We Were Heard...
"Bringing you quality recordings of works by underrepresented composers." Includes searchable databases for works for wind band and orchestra.

BabelSCORES
BabelScores® looks into and selects the works of the most creative, original and innovative composers of the past few decades offering a wide catalogue and setting up a powerful circulation platform addressed to instrumentalists, ensembles, orchestras, composers, musicologists, conservatories, universities and festivals throughout the world.
Music Online Classical Scores Library
Music Online: Classical Scores Library is a reliable and authoritative destination for in-copyright digital scores of the classical canon, as well as a resource for the discovery of diverse and lesser-known contemporary works. This five-volume collection encompasses all major classical musical genres and time periods from the Middle Ages to the 21st century and includes full, study, piano, and vocal scores.
Music & Performing Arts Collection
Supporting comprehensive literature reviews, this resource combines cross-searchable, seminal bibliographies in music and performing arts, with full-text from hundreds of journals. Both source bibliographies, International Index to Music periodicals and International Index to Performing Arts, take a global approach to their inclusion criteria. Topics range from musicology to the blues, and from theatre to broadcast arts. With approximately two million records, this resource is continuously updated to reflect news scholarship.
Naxos Music Library
Listen over the web to the complete recordings found in the Naxos catalog. The catalog includes all recordings by Marco Polo, Dacapo, and First Edition. Naxos is the leader in the classical recording industry.
Medici.tv
The world’s leading classical music channel, medici.tv’s on-demand streaming platform boasts the largest online catalog of over 1,800 videos including concerts, ballets, operas, documentaries, master classes, behind-the-scenes footage and artist interviews. Each year, a selection of exclusive events are broadcast live from the world’s most prestigious concert halls, opera houses, festivals, and competitions, then available afterwards on replay.

PAL Research Guide

Brass Music Resources

Library of Call Numbers for Trumpet

Library of Congress Call Numbers for French Horn

Library of Call Numbers for Trombone

Library of Congress call numbers for the euphonium M - Scores

Some Library of Congress call numbers for the tuba M - Scores

Library of Congress call numbers for the euphonium
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Some Library of Congress call numbers for the tuba
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