
Pipers Cornet Giant: Autobiography of Herbert Clark
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-The journey of a cornet player-
At the beginning of the 20th century, the legendary Gilmour, with his virtuosity and rich musicality that are still unbelievable today,
This book chronicles the unknown upbringing and glory of this genius who reigned worldwide as the solo cornet of both of Sousa's bands and wrote "Technical Studies," one of the "holy scriptures" of trumpet textbooks.
■Chapter 1: American by birth and lineage ■Chapter 2: The Clark Family / Childhood Dreams /
The Importance of Thoroughness / Band Fever Chapter 3: Moved by the Gilmour Band! / To Canada /
The musical bug begins to wriggle. ■ Chapter 4: Progressing as an amateur / Important lessons learned in the orchestra / Finally, the cornet wins. ■ Chapter 5: Moving into a slightly new field / Three dollars earned through sweat and tears /
Chapter 6: Seizing the Chance / The Fateful Audition / The Great Bandmaster
Starting out as a band member ■ Chapter 7: Working in sub-zero temperatures in military uniform / Before I knew it
At 18 / Supported by pride ■ Chapter 8: Becoming a bit popular / An embouchure experience / Business and music ■ Chapter 9: Resuming the story / Healing / Professional ■ Chapter 10: Returning to school / Revelation of a new technique /
Find the Secret ■ Chapter 11: Torch Test / The "Journey" to the Spotlight
■ Chapter 12: Learning the tricks of playing from Rogers
"Arrangement" was very useful / Brass Quartet,
Becoming a church quartet / Earning a steady income through music Chapter 13: I bought a new cornet!
Guided by great predecessors ■ Chapter 14: Surrendering to my father's persuasion / Exploring the possibilities in the given circumstances / An unexpected honor ■ Chapter 15: Bands are useless in war / Concerting at a mental hospital /
My life falls apart ■ Chapter 16: I start practicing the viola seriously
Summer temporary work / New ideas born / Love your instrument Chapter 17: Striving for perfection / The harsh critic returns /
Gilmore conducts Anso ■ Chapter 18: Evansvale Contest /
Only the school band remains. ■ Chapter 19: Strike Order / Helper Mr. Brush /
Few job opportunities / Starting a career as a soloist ■ Chapter 20: People who miss opportunities without recognizing the facts /
I practiced with great ingenuity/I spent the extra time arranging music. ■ Chapter 21: Increasing Work/Learning Harmony/
The possibilities of music are endless ■ Chapter 22: More than time spent on work / There's more than one way to Rome ■ Chapter 23: Forming a trio / I was shaken ■ Chapter 24: The teacher said, "Keep going" /
Final Test / I'm Feeling Like I'm in Heaven and I'm Taking My Leave ■Appendix: The Path I Walked
JAN code / 4571356019955
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