Marcel Moyse

Drawing on well over 100 interviews with European and American students, colleagues, and family members, McCutchan traces his career, with particular attention to the cultural and political conditions that helped mold him. She distills a truthful and full portrait of this charismatic, complex and sometimes puzzling man.

(Music Sales America). Trevor Wye's acclaimed Practice Books for the Flute have now sold over one million copies and proved invaluable to players at every grade. Each book explores individual aspects of flute technique in concise detail. This revised edition features updated diagrams, clearer musical notation and improved overall design. This omnibus edition of all six books in the Practice Book series is invaluable for both amateur and would-be professional players. Together these books form a complete reference guide for players who are looking to overcome technical difficulties, and who are seeking advice on how best to practice.

Trevor Wye: Flute Secrets tells you everything you need to know about being a Flautist. This innovative volume presents indispensable guidance for all Flute players, from choosing the right instrument and tips on how to practise, to establishing a professional career and becoming a Flute teacher. In Flute Secrets renowned educator and master musician Trevor Wye shares a lifetime’s knowledge and experience, enriched with music examples, illustrations and diagrams. He covers the instrument, educational assistance, professional strategies, teaching strategies, aural skills, flute training and repairs, and everything in between. With over 200 pages of advice, this book makes the perfect gift for students, teachers or professionals.

The instrument -- Performance -- The music -- Repertoire catalog -- Fingering chart for the Boehm flute -- Flute manufacturers -- Repair shops -- Sources for instruments and accessories -- Sources for music and books -- Journals, societies, and service organizations -- Flute clubs and societies.

A practical, concise, and comprehensive guide for flutists.

Parlour songs were the pop hits of the Victorian era - and some of the biggest hit-makers of the day were women. Barred from positions in universities, cathedrals and orchestras, this intimate, home-based musical genre was their only outlet. Sadly, their extraordinary contribution has largely been forgotten, overlooked by historians and marginalised in the timeline of music. Now, however, singer Patricia Hammond is putting the record - or, rather, the sheet music - straight, telling tuneful tales of political reform, personal empowerment and the unique role women played in a fascinating period of British musical history.