Harmoniemusik North America provides a web venue to explore chamber music from the late 18. Centuries written for wind instruments. This informal organization offers opportunities for individual musicians, ensembles, researchers, and collectors to examine this yet-to-be-fully explored historical repertoire scored for 6-12 wind instruments. We welcome information about active harmonie ensembles in North America.

Tubas - Trombones - Cimbasso - Ophicleide - Serpent - Repairs - Mouthpieces. Considered a Jack of all Brass, J. In his workshop, he builds and restores antique instruments and mouthpieces for clients worldwide, while also introducing artists and audiences to his weird and wonderful collection of unusual brass. You can read more about him on his. The Rogers Mouthpiece commissioned by Craig Kridel after discussions with Christopher Monk, Keith Rogers, and Steven Silverstein,.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008. 160;article, written by David Wilken, provides a nice, concise history of brass instruments. David Wilken has a diverse background as a performer, as his biography mentions, but the article provides a nice general introduction to the general topic of brass history. For anyone interested in early brass performance, this. 160;one-day event would prove a rich learning experience.

Is one of the most improbable musical instruments ever devised. This website provides basic information on all aspects of the instrument, from its early history through the present day. How was it used? Cheesecake and French Silk Dessert. How is it made? Making a Case for the Ophicleide. How is it played? Build a Serpent or Ophicleide.