Hal Leonard has published Vincent Cichowicz: Fundamental Studies for the Developing Trombone Player. The new collection by Michael Cichowicz (Vincent’s son), Mark Dulin, Tim Higgins, and Toby Oft features studies that represent the core principles of Cichowicz’s teaching.
Vincent Cichowicz (1927-2006) was a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1952-1974 and a faculty member at Northwestern University from 1959-1998. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential brass pedagogues of the 20th century. His book Fundamental Studies for the Developing Trumpet Player is a standard of brass publications.
The studies in Fundamental Studies for the Developing Trombone Player represent the core principles of Cichowicz’s teaching adapted for trombone and euphonium players. Each study has been professionally recorded by Tim Higgins (Principal Trombone, San Francisco Symphony) and Toby Oft (Principal Trombone, Boston Symphony Orchestra). The price of the book includes access to the demonstration audio tracks online for download or streaming. The tracks include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows players to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
The book is split into four sections: Long Tone Studies, Flow Studies, Lyrical Studies, and Articulation Studies with information and instruction for each. It features a foreword by Jay Friedman, principal trombone, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, as well as additional content from the authors about Cichowicz’s teachings and how to best use them to become a better player. It also features photos and maxims by Cichowicz and other brass players to round out the collection.
Vincent Cichowicz: Fundamental Studies for the Developing Trombone Player retails for $14.99. It is available at halleonard.com or music retailers everywhere.
