Team Brass: French Horn Book

Name: Team Brass: French Horn Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 55-17162
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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

ISBN10: 0-86359-714-9

ISBN13: 978-0-86359-714-5

UPC: 1100000002382

SKU: 55-17162

Instrumentation: French Horn Book

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About the Composer: Richard Duckett

Richard Duckett is a composer and educator whose work for brass students emphasizes clear pedagogy and musical variety. His instrumental writing respects the technical development of young players while maintaining genuine musical substance and ensemble character.

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Why we love this

Duckett and Loane have designed a method that trusts ensemble work from the start rather than treating it as an add-on. The graded progression means beginners stay engaged while developing real collaborative skills, and the piano accompaniments transform simple exercises into actual musical experiences rather than mechanical drills.

What to expect

The pieces open up quickly from single-note studies into actual melodies and textures that feel musical from the beginning. The piano accompaniments add warmth and color, giving the horn part context and purpose beyond mere technical exercise.

Who it's for

Young horn players in their first year or two of study, whether working one-on-one with a private instructor or learning alongside peers in a group lesson or section setting. The flexible design means a teacher can assign pieces individually or use them as starting points for ensemble work without needing identical instruments or experience levels.

How to get the most out of it

Balance tone quality with the accompaniment; the piano part is written to support your sound, not overshadow it, so focus on steady air support and consistent dynamics.
Work through pieces in the order presented to build on technical and musical foundations; skipping ahead may obscure how later pieces build on earlier concepts.
When playing with other brass voices, lock into the rhythmic pulse established by the piano and listen across the ensemble for blend before worrying about standing out.
Approach the varied musical styles as distinct languages; shift your phrasing and tone production between a march, a folk melody, and a lyrical piece rather than using one approach for everything.

How to use it

Assign pieces progressively as foundation repertoire during students' first year, or extract duets and small ensemble arrangements for section or chamber rehearsals. The varied stylistic range makes it useful for introducing horn sound in different musical contexts throughout the school year without requiring a concert-ready performance level.