Yusef Lateef's flute book of the blues by
From the catalog:
Studies and exercises in the blues for flute.
Artie Shaw's jazz technic / by Artie Shaw. by
From the publisher:
"The exercises in this book are designed to help students learn the scales, articulations, technic, and style necessary to play in the jazz idiom, particularly in the Big Band or swing styles."
The Flute by
The story of the flute in the musical life of Europe and North America from the 12th century to the 21st. It seeks to illustrate the relationship that has bound the instrument, its music, and performance technique together through eight centuries of shifting musical tastes and practices.
The Cambridge companion to the clarinet / edited by Colin Lawson by
From the publisher:
"The Cambridge Companion to the Clarinet is a practical guide to the world of the clarinet. It offers students and performers a composite survey of the history and repertory of the instrument from its origins to the present day, as well as practical guidance on teaching and playing from historical performance to contemporary techniques and jazz."
The John Coltrane Companion by
Here are interviews, reviews, commentary & insights into possibly the first truly original & artistically successful voice in saxophone playing since Parker & Young.
The Sax and Brass Book by
This is the first illustrated history of the horns that have defined jazz since the 1920s and enhanced more recent pop and rock music with their distinctive, classy sounds. Offering superb, specially commissioned photography and inviting descriptive text, The Sax and Brass Book tells the unique 70-year story of these instruments. Exquisite, color pictorials included throughout enhance detailed historical profiles of master brass and woodwind manufacturers, including Buescher, Buffet, Conn, Holton, King Leblanc, Martin, Sax, Selmer, Yanagisawa and Yamaha.
Berklee Practice Method by
(Berklee Methods). Discover how to play in a rock band with this Berklee Practice Method book/CD pack! Lessons throughout the book guide you through technique that is specific to playing the saxophone in a contemporary ensemble. You'll learn: melody and improvisation, phrasing, articulations, breathing, chords, scales, theory, comping, reading, interpreting lead sheets, and much more. Daily practice routines are designed for practicing by yourself, or with other musicians. The accompanying CD features outstanding Berklee players and covers a variety of styles, including rock, funk, jazz, blues, swing and bossa nova.
Music for two flutes : 20 modern duets / by Yusef Lateef by 
Sonata for clarinet and piano / Leonard Bernstein. by
From the catalog:
"Score (20 pages) and part."
Contemporary French recital pieces for saxophone and piano by
Drolleries / Bloch -- Incantation / Vuataz -- Flight / Noel-Gallon -- Gin-Fizz / Semenoff -- Dance / Herbin.
Pièce concertante : dans l'esprit "jazz" : pour saxophone alto et piano / Paul Bonneau by
From the catalog:
1 score "(27 pages) + 1 part (8 pages)."
Divertimenti for flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon by
From the catalog::
"Prelude.--Nocturne.--Scherzetto.--Bagatelle."
The Berklee saxophone quartet performs works by Bavicchi, La Porta, Kacinskas, Mozart / Joseph Viola, musical director. by
From the catalog::
"Saxophone quartet no. 1 / Jeronimas Kacinskas -- Spanish rhapsody / John LaPorta -- Saxophone quartet no. 1 / John A. Bavicchi -- String quartet in C major (1st movement) / Mozart (Transcribed by Gary Anderson)."
The Music of Nestor Torres (Solo Transcriptions and Performing Artist Master Class) by
Nestor Torres is a versatile solo artist, composer, arranger, and educator. Nestor has chosen 16 compositions in various styles of Latin, jazz, and ballads to demonstrate and share his skills. The Performing Artist Master Class CD includes recorded excerpts of Nestor's transcribed solos, instrumental examples/demonstrations and an in-depth discussion by Nestor on topics including: jazz influences, singing while playing, double and triple tonguing, playing ballads, Latin grooves, flutter tonguing, fourth octave technique, and more. Features include: 16 condensed score leadsheets, 15 transcribed flute solos, Performing Artist Master Class CD, Discography/Biography and a high note fingering chart.
Orchestral excerpts from the symphonic repertoire : for flute / compiled by John Wummer. by
Summary:
Excerpts from classical and modern symphonic works in eight volumes.
Clarinet Strategies by
Clarinet Secrets contains concepts that have been repeatedly and successfully used with students over a period of 20 years of teaching. Each strategy is explained on two facing pages with accompanying graphics, photos, and musical examples.
The works of John Coltrane. v. 14 / supervised by Andrew N. White. by
From the catalog:
Transcriptions of John Coltrane improvisations in 14 volumes. A finding aid with song listing, album title listing and call number listing is kept at the Library Reserve Desk.
Jerry Bergonzi solos : setting standards / transcription and analysis by Miles Osland. by
Includes instructions for performence and biographical information.
More Clarinet Secrets by
It takes considerable patience, hard work, and perseverance to achieve mastery on a musical instrument. Proper guidance is critical to success in music, and part of that guidance includes finding resources that provide up-to-date strategies for reaching your professional goals. More Clarinet Secrets: 100 Quick Tips for the Advanced Clarinetist does just that, revealing secrets of the trade that can increase your chances of thriving as a clarinetist and musical professional. A sequel to Michele Gingras's highly praised first book, Clarinet Secrets: 52 Performance Strategies for the Advanced Clarinetist, this new book is a treasure trove of completely new information on how to turn clarinetists into informed musicians, offering them the tools they need to compete in the music world. Topics discussed include technique, tone and intonation, musicianship, reeds and equipment, repertoire, musicians' health, and the music profession. In addition, Gingras supplies extra tips on such matters as college auditions, website design, and self-marketing. The pedagogical ideas gathered in this book are the result of Gingras's more than 25 years of hands-on experience spent in the clarinet studio working with students. Advanced high school clarinetists, college-level clarinetists, and seasoned professionals will all find More Clarinet Secrets a valuable read.
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