Team Brass: French Horn Book

Name: Team Brass: French Horn Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 55-16696
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By Richard Duckett and Cormac Loane

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The Team Series is suitable for use with both individuals or as a group tutor encouraging students to try ensemble playing from the very early stages. Team Brass is a flexible and adaptable course ideal for beginner brass players and can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each student. Each piece is carefully graded to ensure a logical progression at a sensible pace and students are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles throughout the book. Imaginative piano accompaniments have been provided to add variety in performance.

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Series: Team Brass

Publisher: IMP

Page Count: 62

ISBN10: 0-86359-536-7

ISBN13: 978-0-86359-536-3

UPC: 9780863595363

SKU: 55-16696

Instrumentation: French Horn Book

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About the Composer: Richard Duckett

Richard Duckett is a composer and educator recognized for creating accessible brass pedagogy materials that balance musical integrity with developmental appropriateness. His work in the Team series reflects decades of classroom experience, prioritizing repertoire that engages young players while building fundamental technique without sacrificing artistic satisfaction.

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Why we love this

Team Brass respects the reality of beginner horn players by building confidence through achievable pieces that still sound musical and satisfying. The carefully sequenced progression means students aren't bored by oversimplified exercises, and the piano accompaniments transform simple melodies into genuine ensemble experiences that motivate players to keep practicing.

What to expect

A journey through accessible, genuine music that respects both the instrument and the player. Each piece has character and purpose, supported by accompaniments that make even early repertoire feel like real performance rather than drill.

Who it's for

Beginning hornists who benefit from structured, pedagogically sound material that doesn't sacrifice musicality. This book works equally well for individual students progressing at their own pace or small ensembles where early ensemble experience builds ensemble confidence alongside technical skill.

How to get the most out of it

Work closely with your pianist on the accompaniment parts; even simple piano figures can anchor intonation and give young hornists a sense of playing in a real musical context.
Pay attention to the variety of styles presented throughout the book. Each new genre (folk songs, hymns, dances) offers different articulation and phrasing challenges, so treat each piece as its own small lesson.
Use the graded progression to adjust your teaching pace to each student's needs. You don't have to move sequentially; revisit earlier pieces to reinforce technique while introducing newer material.

How to use it

Use this as your foundational horn method for beginners, selecting pieces to perform in student recitals or ensemble concerts as soon as confidence allows. The variety of styles means you can program individual pieces across the year to match the musical content of larger ensembles, giving young hornists meaningful repertoire connections.