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BRASS LINKS - Ken Davies' Musical Instrument Links - about the editor

Trumpet 
Cornet
French Horn 
Mellophone
Trombone 
Bass Trombone
Euphonium 
Baritone 
Tuba - Serpent Sousaphone
BRASS - GENERAL
. EZINES - JOURNALS

BrassWorld - Information and advice concerning technique, instrument maintenance, and other performance considerations. Reviews of repertoires and recordings, downloads, and instrument history.
BrassWorld International - Monthly ezine covering brass musicians and brass music releases and events. 
Windplayer Online

MOUTHPIECES - ACCESSORIES

Acousticoils - accessory for brass & winds that enhances response.
Brass Bags - Gig bags for brass instruments. 
Bach Brass Mouthpieces - Tables of all brass mouthpieces available from Selmer-Bach and clones. Drawings and technical information.
Denis Wick Mouthpieces-
Endsley Brass - custom craftwork
Raw Brass: The Trumpet Player's Gateway - Aids trumpet players in finding new and used trumpets, accessories, music, resources, brass professionals, and links.

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ASSOCIATIONS

ITG - International Trumpet Guild

IHS - International Horn Society

ITA - International Trombone Association

T.U.B.A. - Tubists 
Universal Brotherhood 
Association
 
 

 

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES

American Civil War Bugler - Includes extensive information on Civil War buglers as well as numerous bugle calls.
Army Bands Online - Bugle Calls - Viewable music for Army bugle calls. Sequence, descriptions, and sound files.
Brass and Military Music Research - By Dr. Friedrich Anzenberger. Method books, research, list of bandmasters, and links. In English and German.
Brass Players in Film Music - Articles, audio samples, biographies, movie lists, and links.
Civil War Music Site   - An excellent source: lyrics, fife and drum music, bugle calls, MIDIs, forum, and photographs.
The Eb/F Pitched Brass Instrument Page
Embouchures.com - An informational site for brass players with embouchure problems or lip injuries.
Fingering Charts - For trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and BBb tuba. 
How Brass Instruments Work - Very basic explanation of how sound is produced on brasses and a graphic demonstration of trumpet valve function.
The Internet Bandsman - Extensive brass band links
Onlinebrass.com - Web-directory dedicated to brass related resources.
Ralph Jones Trumpet Page - many resources

MANUFACTURERS

Besson Brasswind Instruments and Accessories - products from trumpet to sousaphone, Denis Wick mouthpieces and mutes. Features,  benefits, artists, tour dates, events, serial numbers, tips, and FAQ's.
Osmun Music: Retail Store and Repair Shop for Brass Instruments 
The Peacemaker Practice Mute - Picture, user comments, and product and ordering information.

HISTORIES

A Brief History of the Conn Company -  from 1874 to the present.
J.W. York Company - John J. Swain's scholarly research about this manufacturer of brass instruments, which was based in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1882-1971.
Olds Central - A source for historical information about trumpets and cornets made by F. E. Olds & Son 1928-1979.

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BRASS MUSIC PUBLISHERS Sheet Music - Brass Specialty or Brass Only    (also CDs)
Puna Music Company - Specializes in Junior High and High School brass music for private study.
Robert King Music Sales - main catalog and resource for brass music.
Lassus Publications -
Tromba Publications - music and books for brass, especially trumpet
TrumpetPuppy.com - Sheet music, music books, and accessories for trumpet.
TrumpetSpot - Accessories; sheet music, sorted by categories, searchable by title.
Trumpet Music on CD - A site with links to Trumpet Music on CD
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Association of Finnish Brass Players
TIME: Brass
Das Alphorn
Top Brass: The Brass Chamber Music Foundation
A Bibliography of Writings About Historic Brass Instruments, 1988-94 (Compiled by David Lasocki)
Brass Musical Instruments
Hosaphone(tm) Headquarters - (humor) Homepage for the low-cost musical valveless trumpet-like brasswind instrument called the Hosaphone(tm).
Historic Brass Society
Atlanta Brass Society
Low Brass Web Ring
Brass Musical Instrument Repair

Vintage Brasswind Reproductions - Makes Reproduction Over-The-Shoulder and other period horns.
Canadian Brass
Brass Bands on the Internet (world wide lists)
YAHOO: Wind_Instruments
TUBA- Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association!
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Trumpet, Cornet and Flugelhorn - Resource Sites

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Concert Piece for BRASS QUINTET & ORGAN
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ITG - International Trumpet Guild
R. Jones Trumpet Page - one of THE authoritative sites.

Arban, Jean Baptiste - Biography of the French cornetist, author of the famous Arban Method for cornet  (Trumpet).
O.J's Trumpet Page - Interviews, TPIN archive, various resources and exercises, articles, and links.
Flugelhorn Society - Information for all flugel players on solos, recordings, concerts, and instruments.
Hylton Adcroft's Trumpet Centre - A site for trumpet players, teachers and students. Books, research, on-line information, and links.
Trumpet College - Assorted articles about embouchure, range, buzzing, equipment, and playing problems.
Trumpet FAQ - FAQ for the USENET discussion newsgroup rec.music.makers.trumpet
Trumpet Geeks International - Equipment advice, message board, survey, links, and humor.
Trumpet Lecture - History of the trumpet, list of trumpet tunings, and transposition information.
Trumpet Mouthpiece Comparison Chart - Compares diameters of mouthpieces by various manufacturers.
Trumpet Player Online - Sounds, pictures, video, and lessons.
Trumpet Player's Cafe - Online lessons, free music, advice on equipment, and an online store.
Trumpet Players' International Network - A virtual meeting place for trumpet players of all ages and experience levels from all over the world. Mailing list, chat room.
Trumpet Studio - Lessons and Resources - MIDI Files, book lists, recordings, practice tips, scales, equipment and monthly email tips.
Trumpet Stuff - Greg Evans' Trumpet Stuff, filled with tons of great audio and video clips.
Trumpet Topics - Tips and essays on various trumpet-related ideas, such as practicing, tounging, buzzing, and vibrato.
Virtual Trumpet - Software that simulates the sound of a trumpet. Can combine MIDI and audio sounds. For all ages and abilities.
Cornet World
Trumpet Herald
Trumpet newsgroup: rec.music.makers.trumpet
TRUMPET home page
Trumpet Page
The Trumpet Player Online
Trumpet Player Online
Trumpet Players' International Network
Trumpet Player's International Network
Natural Trumpet Discography / Compiled by Dave Baum
Natural Trumpet Resource Page
Monette Trumpets
The Official Trumpet Webring

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French Horn and Mellophone - Resource Sites
International Horn Society    - Founded in June of 1970, The International Horn Society [IHS] was created for the purpose of spreading knowledge about the Horn and its repertoire, and to nurture the good fellowship among its players.
Ameerah Morsy's (French) Horn Site - Pictures, links, horn help, maintenance help, scales, and jokes.
Andrew J. Pelletier's Horn World - Horn soloist, scholar and teacher Andrew J. Pelletier. Biographical information, repertoire list, CD reviews and links.
BrassWorld Horn Page - Horn arrangements, audio samples and excerpts, fingering charts, teaching aids, and links.
Christine Pringle's Homepage - Professional player and teacher of French horn and trumpet.
French Horn Fingerings - Fingering charts for the french horn, in graphical format.
French Horn Resource Page - Pen pal page, chat room, articles, and polls.
Hans Pizka's Page of the Horn - Information about musicianship, the Horn, equipment sales; life of professional Horn player, Hans Pizka.
Horn Articles Online - An online book on the horn by Dr. John Q. Ericson.
Horn Centre - Prices on inexpensive horns, scales, terminology, advice, jokes.
The Horn Players' FAQ, V 0.55 - Extensive listing of information about the horn. Playing tips, instrument help, performance details, and links.
A Horn Player's Study Guide - Six levels of technical studies for horn players. Study materials, repertoire, methods, ensembles, and orchestra, band, and chamber music.
Hornplanet.com - Horn museaum, trivia, study guides, artist profiles, and links.
Hornplayer.net - Information archive, Walter Hecht's Horn Significa, free classifieds, listing of sections from orchestras world-wide, the Mark Veneklasen Horn tribute by Walter Hecht, and biographies.
Maxwell Mutes - Handmade French horn mutes.
Paxman-Halstead-Chidell Mouthpieces - Describes the PHC system of French Horn screw-rim mouthpieces.
Thefrenchhorn.net - Fingering chart, scales, jokes, pictures, help, maintenance tips, biographies, links, and horn history.
Wendell Rider's Horn Site - Information about the Real World Horn Playing seminars. Wendell has been principal horn of San Jose Symphony for 30 years.
French Horn
French Horn FAQ
Thomas Bacon Hornpage
Bob Ward's Homepage

MELLOPHONE

All Mellophone Madness - Links to everything you ever wanted to know about Mellophones and those who play them.
Bach Marching Mellophones - Photos and specs for the Bach 1105 Marching Mellophone.
Behold the Mighty Mellophone - Brief description, picture, and links.
Blessing's M-400 and M-100 - Blessing M-400 Marching French Horn and M-100 Marching Mellophone specifics, photos and descriptions.
History of the Mellophone - History of the Mellophone, including photos and instrument manufacturers' specs.
InfoStation - Yamaha's Marching Mellophone with picture and specs.
Mellophone - Physics of mellophone sounds. Discussions and charts.
Mellophone and Alto Horn Mouthpiece - Sizes and specs for Bach mellophone mouthpieces.

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Trombone and Bass Trombone - Resource Sites
20 Pieces in Changing Meters for trombone
by Ken Davies
Available from Kenvad Music
Douglas Yeo Trombone Home Page (Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra; THE BASS TROMBONIST'S ORCHESTRAL HANDBOOK)
Alto Trombone Home Page
Awesome Trombone Links
Indiana University Trombone Department (Bloomington, IN)
Australian Trombone Association - Committee details, members, news, articles, and links.
British Trombone Society - Details about the society, history, membership information, officers, classified ads, and links.
Finnish Trombone and Tuba Association - Introduction to the group, contact details, concerts, and archives.
International Trombone Association - Dedicated to the advancement of trombone teaching, performance and literature.
Online Trombone Journal    - Journal in the field of trombone performance and pedagogy. Articles and reviews, a directory of trombonists, classified ads, and other resources for trombone players and teachers.
Trombone-L List    - Introduction to the e-mail list, information on the archives, netiquette, and administration details.
Alto Trombone Home Page - A comprehensive look at the alto trombone, including position charts for alto trombones pitched in E-flat and F.
Anths Trombone Page - Links, message board, and humor.
Babcock, Wes - Freelance trombonist. Student at Valdosta State University, student of Dr. Doug Farwell. Personal information, influences, equipment, and links.
Brad Howland's Home Page. - Lassus Publications: brass ensemble music. Brass performance articles: tips on playing trombone and other brass instruments. Howland Tax Services: income tax tips for musicians.
BrassWorld Trombone Page - Arrangements, audio samples, transcriptions, slide charts, teaching aides, and links.
Commander Trombone's Jazz Site - Trombone and jazz news, CD reviews, webring, and links.
The Conn 88H Homepage - Information about the Conn 88H trombone, including description and history. This page has no official connection with United Musical Instruments.
Crane Trombone Studio - The Crane Trombone Studio Site features member and alumni info, photos, and links to music resources from around the globe.
Cro-Magnon Home Page - A collection of trombone information with a different trombonist featured each month.
Directory of Women Trombonists - Alphabetical listing of professional female trombonists and e-mail links.
Jazz Trombone Player's Online Journal - Jazz trombone articles, tips, jazz theory, and biogrpahies.
Linda's Trombone Shrine - Personal sight with links, pictures.
Matt's Trombone Page - Pictures and links to other related pages.
The Nick Hudson Trombone Web Site - Articles on trombone study; solo releases; editorials.
The Pantheon of Jazz Trombonists - A celebration of the lives and artistic achievements of some of the greatest masters of the trombone.
Russ' Trombone Resource - A good site for beginners or those interested in learning about the trombone. Tells about unusual trombones and trombone basics.
Sackbut Links - A large collection of links to trombone sites.
Stacy's Trombone Site - Links to orchestras, summer festivals, music schools, and brass ensembles. Trombone news, contact information, audition lists and frequency charts, serial numbers, and downloads.
T-Bone World - Links, pictures, MIDI files, and humor.
Tbonegrl's Home Page - Personal information, life at Ohio State University, and trombone links.
Texas Trombone Academy - Lessons, biographies, pedagogy, trombonology, position chart, flash cards, articles, organizations, ensembles, players of note, manufacturers, dealers, and publishers.
Trombone Club Online - Discussion for trombone players, chat, articles, tips, profiles, and links.
Trombone FAQ - Information about the Trombone-L mailing list, manufacturers, tips, instrument care, music, artists, and organizations.
Trombone History - History of all different types of trombones. In English and French.
The Trombone Home Page - A vast collection of information and links on all aspects of the trombone.
Trombone Lecture - Description of the trombone with illustrations and a discussion of the F valve. Link to a fingering chart.
Trombone Page of the World - More than 4000 trombonists listed on this site with links - e-mail, phone, biography, university, orchestra, jazz clubs, Dutch Musicians, jazz labels, and bass trombonist René Laanen.
Trombone Quartet Arrangements - Arrangements of Russian marches for trombone quartet. Requires Sibelius plug-in.
Trombone Samurai - Original online comic, personal information, and links.
The Trombone Webring - Information about joining, and a list of webring sites.
Trombonelessons.com - Interactice trombone lessons offered for a fee by Tom Gibson via the Internet.
The Trombonist Online - The online magazine of the British Trombone Society. The site contains features, articles, interviews, reviews, a calendar of events in the UK and the membership e-mail directory. Facilities to join the Society are available as well.
Trombonists' Anonymous - A Yahoo! Club devoted to discussion about the trombone.
Trombonology - Trombone Resources - Trombone articles, trombone pictures, trombone jokes, trombone recordings, and trombone links. An in depth resource of trombone information. Web site of Keven Stewart.
US Army's Eastern Trombone Workshop - Workshop highlights, directions, and solo competition information.
Douglas Yeo Trombone Web Site    - Presenting the work of Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Includes articles, teaching resources, literature recommendations, concert/master class calendar, photos, and links.
Bassbone.com - Personal information on creator Joshua Brown, photo gallery, links to trombonist pages, news, recordings, and resources.
The Bassliner - Site by Ben van Dijk, bass trombonist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic. News about Thein trombones, warmups, many links and articles.
The F Bass Trombone Page - Nicholas Eastop, bass trombonist of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, presents information about the seemingly forgotten F Bass Trombone.
Torbjörn Lundberg - This is a site about different trombones, with many trombone links. Torbjord Lundberg is the bass trombonist of the Gävle Symphony Orchestra.
Trombone Home Page
Trombone USA
Tribute to Jack Teagarden - trombonist

Tribute to Glenn Miller feature resource from Colorado Music Hall of Fame
Miff Mole - trombonist
Hickey's Trombone Music & Accessory Catalog - store in Utica NY specializes in trombone materials
The Trombone Webring
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Euphonium and Baritone

 
T.U.B.A.    - The Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association. This is the organization binding tuba and euphonium players with around 2500 members around the world.
Articles for Tuba and Euphonium - A collection of articles by Dr. Funderburk, tuba professor from the University of Northern Iowa. Including: articulation, auditioning, breathing, and using the 4th valve.
BrassWorld Tuba/Euphonium/Baritone Page - Resource for tubas providing information, advice and music for free download. All downloadable files are in adobe's PDF format.
David Werden Publications - Publisher of books for euphonium and tuba. Listings of music and available downloads of ensemble music including the euphonium and tuba.
Euphonium and Tuba Lecture - Basic description of the euphonium and tuba, with information about the Wagner tuba. Includes a link to a fingering chart.
Finnish Trombone and Tuba Association - Introduction to the group, contact details, concerts, and archives.
Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival - An annual festival and competition in early August for euphonium and tuba players.
The Serpent Website - A collection of information about the serpent, a precursor to the tuba.
Tuba Talk - A bulletin board discussion group for tuba players.
Baritone or Euphonium?? - Article on the differences between a baritone and euphonium with a nice comparison chart, pictures, and dimensions of popular brands and models.
Bob Childs Main Page - Home page of Bob Childs, a professional euphoniumist, with links to euphonium information.
Confessions of an LCB Euphonium Player - Nice opinionated site about a euphonium's part in the band.
The Double Bell Euphonium - "The Ultimate Picture Page."
Euph Central - A personal euphonium page with visitor comments and information regarding bands and instruments.
The Euphonium and Baritone Home Page - A small page with links to histories and various other sites.
Euphonium Asylum - A collection of information about the euphonium with links and personal information.
Euphonium Audition Homepage - A collection of information and tips on auditioning for a professional euphonium performance job.
Euphonium Euphoria - A lot of stuff about the euphonium. Includes a tribute to the University of Michigan Marching Band, and several links and yet another "What's the difference between a euphonium and a baritone?" article.
The Euphonium Home Page - A small collection of information about the euphonium and links to related sites.
Euphonium Lessons - Links to Euphonium tutors in the UK from beginners to Grade 8.
Euphonium Music Guide - The online version of the Euphonium Music Guide.
Euphoniums Galore - Wave files of euphoniums, historical information of the euphonium, and pictures. (Includes double-belled euphoniums.)
The Great BMW Page - A collection of jokes and stories, with a list of guesses as to what the acronym BMW stands for.
History of the Euphonium - A short history of the development of the euphonium.
James Cross' Euphonium Page - Information and resources about the noble euphonium. What is a euphonium?, instrument manufacturers and their euphoniums, used low brass listings, links.
Ken's Euphonium Page - Personal information, equipment details, pictures, and links.
Baritone Horn Page - Addresses care and playing of the baritone horn.
Baritone Kid - Baritone/Euphonium links, pictures, and personal information about this high school musician.
Baritone or Euphonium?? - Article on the differences between a baritone and euphonium with a nice comparison chart, pictures, and dimensions of popular brands and models.
The Euphonium and Baritone Home Page - A small page with links to histories and various other sites.
Kirk's Homepage - Pictures, links, and information about the euphonium and baritone. Also a MIDI and .wav page.
EuphLine Network Resources
Euphonia Rex
The Baritone Web Ring
The Euphonium Player's Bag of Tricks
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Tuba, Sousaphone and Serpent
Home Page of Kelly O'Bryant - Contains information and links about Kelly O'Bryant and the tuba in general.
Monty Phython's TubaWorld - Purchasing tips, history, pictures, tuba solos, and links.
Music Accompaniments for Tuba - Samples of classical tuba solos. Sheet music and accompaniment recording available for purchase.
Rayjo Thath's Craziness - Tuba fingering chart, transposition chart, MIDI files, International Music Project, and links.
Sean Chisham's TubeNet - Tips on playing, a BBS, photos of musicians, ensembles, events, and recommendations.
Thoughts About the Tuba - Article about different types of tubas, tips, and recommendations.
Tuba Devils 1999 - Arizona State University - Upcoming events, member pictures and biographies, and photo gallery.
Tubaguy's Tuba Page - Information on the St. Petersburg brand tuba. Personal stories, pictures, tips, and links.
Tubamania Australia Home Page - Music, instruments, accessories and recordings for sale. Bulletin Board, competition results, and links.
Waldo's Tribute to the Wonderful Tuba - List of college tuba sections, professional tubists, ensembles, dealers, and links. Additions accepted.
The Marching Tuba Ring - Listing and descriptions of over 35 tuba-related sites.
TubaNews.com - Rose Schweikhart, Roger Bobo and others contribute to this great online tuba/euphonium magazine.
Tuba Ring - Descriptions and links to over 140 tuba sites.
Contrabass Maniac
TubaChristmas 1998 Harvey Phillips Foundation
TubeNet
WindSong Press Limited -Arnold Jacobs info
TUBA- Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association!
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About the editor: Ken Davies is a composer and trombonist. He holds a Master of Music degree in composition from the University of Colorado at Boulder.