A photographical recollection of the Renton Bands' 2008 State
Capitol performance by RJHS teacher, Andrew Knapik.
http://www.kpiphotos.com/rentonbands/
James Galway--World Renowned Flautist--performs some of the
greatest flute compositions of all time, as well as guides young
players through technical exercises.
http://www.thegalwaynetwork.com
Learn about the late John Mack who was a well-sought after oboist
from the Cleveland Orchestra.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/26/arts/music/26mack.html?_r=1&ref=music&oref=slogin
Listen to the magnificent sounds that John Mack makes in these
oboe compositions!
http://artofthestates.org/cgi-bin/performer.pl?perf=374
Learn about Richard Stoltzman, an accomplished clarinet performer
and professor, as well as access links that will continue your
knowledge of this skilled musician.
http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu/faculty/stoltzmanR.html
Listen to Richard Stoltzman's rich clarinet sounds as he is
joined by his son on piano.
cdbaby.com/cd/stoltzman
Jazz bassoon?? Let Paul Hanson guide you into the world that was
previously deemed "off limits" by double reed players!
http://www.jazzbassoon.com/
Read about and listen to Branford Marsalis,a talented,
contemporary saxophone player who crosses the boundries between
classical and jazz music.
http://www.branfordmarsalis.com
Wynton Marsalis--Contemporary King of the Trumpet--shares his
thoughts on how he got started in music, where it has taken him,
and how young trumpet players can improve upon their knowledge
and technique.
http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org
David Cripps, a professional French hornist from England, shares
his rise to musical stardom, his current commitments, and the
beautiful sounds of his own horn.
http://www.2scompany.org/cripps.htm
Listen and learn all there is to know about the trombone from
classical musician Joseph Alessi.
http://www.josephalessi.com
Oystein Baddsvik is a Norwegian classical tuba player who shares
his sounds and his biography with interested young musicians.
http://www.baadsvik.com/
Learn all about the world of mallet instruments, in particular
the marimba, from Nancy Zeltsman, a renowned percussionist.
http://www.nancyzeltsman.com
The crystal clear voice of American soprano Arianna Zukerman will
enchant you and reading about her work ethic will inspire you.
http://www.ariannazukerman.com
Read the biography and listen to the beautiful classically
trained alto voice of Cecilia Bartoli.
http://www.ceciliabartolionline.com
The world mourned the loss of this beautiful tenor voice, yet the
sound of Luciano Pavarotti remains alive.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/06/arts/music/06pavarotti.html?ex=1346731200&en=6af4827259941e36&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Listen to selections from and learn about American bass singer
Samuel Edward Ramey.
http://www.samuelramey.com
Recording of "Dona Nobis Pacem"
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/mp3player.jsp?song_url=2374080.mp3&song_title=DONA NOBIS PACEM&filename=/dbload/B/B_2374080.xml
Recording of "Beethoven's Fifth Christmas"
http://www.alfred-music.com/player/ConcertBandMusic1999/18807/player.html?osCsid=1881a4d02ed19a118f6ea5580731d729
Recording of "The Power of Josh Groban"
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/mp3player.jsp?song_url=2478804.mp3&song_title=POWER OF JOSH GROBAN, THE&filename=/dbload/B/B_2478804.xml
Recording of "Jubilate, Alleluia"
https://www.lorenz.com/med/sample/15_2482H.mp3
Recording of "Wassail to You"
https://www.lorenz.com/med/sample/15_2415H.mp3
Recording of "The Polar Express"
http://www.alfred-music.com/player/ChoralShowcase05-062/CMM05009/player.html
Recording of "Jingle Bells" (scan down to the middle of the page
for the MP3 recording)
http://www.free-scores.com/download-sheet-music.php?pdf=12842
A wonderful site with lots of free sheet music available for
every instrument, voice, and/or ensemble.
www.8notes.com