Description

The Cambridge Companion to Brass Instruments offers a comprehensive overview of the historical context of brass instruments, along with their technical and musical evolution. A significant portion of this volume focuses on the utilization of brass instruments within classical music; however, it also features crucial insights into the ancient world, non-Western musical traditions, vernacular and popular music, as well as the emergence of jazz. The editors are among the most esteemed figures in the realm of brass performance and academic study, and the roster of contributors comprises many of the most distinguished scholars and performers globally.