[TPIN] Brass World Magazine

[John Kool]

Robert D. Weast, my former teacher at Drake University used to publish  
a magazine for 8 years called Brass World.
He stopped publication in the late 70's
I believe it was a quarterly magazine.

I believe there would be much historical value, including the  
advertisements, interviews with famous trumpeters, including his  
teacher, Maurice Andre.

I have discussed with him making them available on a CD, like ITG does  
for all of its magazines.

Would anybody be interested?

What would be a reasonable fee?


More about Robert Weast:
Professor emeritus at Drake University.

Prior to ITG, there was the National Trumpet Symposium.
Robert Weast was chairman from 1971 to 1976.

He was a student of Maurice Andre at the Paris Conservatory

He was a clinician for Olds trumpets

He has published several brass books:

Brass Performance by Robert D. Weast. McGinnis & Marx, 1965, SS, 87  
pages. An analytical text of the physical processes, problems and  
technique of brass. Its purpose is to define and evaluate the basic  
principles of the brass players' physical performance and present them  
in practical applications. The main topics, which are covered in  
detail, are tone production, the embouchure, air dynamics, diagnostic  
and remedial procedures, specifics of brass, and a precise guide to  
controlled playing.


Keys to Natural Performance for Brass Players by Robert D. Weast.  
McGinnis & Marx, SS, 63 pages. The book contains instruction and  
exercises designed to promote "natural performance" which will lead  
one to reach their full potential. Topics (many with musical  
exercises) include: Chromaticism: Key to Correct Response, Repetition  
Key to Consistency, Timing and Coordination, The Pressurized Air  
Column, Mouthpiece Pressure, The Warm-Up, Strength and Endurance,  
Awareness Performance, The Growing Edge of Development, The Aural  
Image, and Learning Through Analogous Experience.

Valuable Repetitions for Brass Players by Robert D. Weast. The Brass  
World, 1980, SS, 80 pages. The author has selected scales, chords,  
note markings, tonguing and rhythms from the body of performance  
techniques. They have been reduced to their simplest form and  
presented in exercises that feature repetitions.  This books is for  
all brass players and all exercises are in both treble and bass clefs.

I will soon be selling them as well.
Email me if interested: