Maurice Tabuteau Lessons CD cheaper than AMAZON!

[tubacody]

Found a copy of this CD for much cheaper than $49.99 on Amazon

http://webreeds.com/wrstore/index.php?m ... cts_id=223" target="_blank" target="_blank

Just ordered it myself, $23 after shipping.


Update: Even cheaper at Barnes and Noble

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/marcel- ... kid=3x2725" target="_blank

[PaulMaybery]

Tabuteau, for those unfamiliar with him, was perhaps the single most influential wind player in the early and mid 20th century to effect the 'American sound' of oboe playing, and also influence players on every orchestral wind and brass instrument. One could say that the concepts behind the "American" sound were passed on by this great player to his colleagues in the Philadelphia Orchestra, their students, and now to many, many more players. He has become legend. I was fortunate to study with one of his Philly colleagues, principal tuba Abe Torchinsky. Abe made frequent references to Marcel Tabuteau particularly in regard to phrasing and projection. In an uncanny way, Tabuteau took the art of wind playing, and gave many of the elements of style, rather scientific and objective descriptions that would help players understand a more profound method for interpreting music and subsequently developing their own style and sound. There is also another book by John Krell "Kincaidiana." John was principal piccolo with the Philly Orchestra and in the section with Tabuteau. While the book is basically about Philly's celebrated principal flutist, William Kincaid, the material is essentially Tabuteau's principles. For those interested in the traditions of American sound, both of these will shed light on the subject.

[tubacody]

Wow! Thanks for that info, Mr. Maybery!
I remember reading in 'Song and Wind' that Mr. Jacobs studied with him (Tabuteau) at Curtis and had quite the impact on his development in playing, phrasing, etc.
Without the privilege of having studied with Mr. Torchinsky or Jacobs (or Tabuteau for that matter!!), I'm excited to sit with headphones on for a few hours with the pause button ready...