Subject: rec.music.classical.performing - FAQ
Supersedes: <music/performing/faq_826639623@rtfm.mit.edu>
Date: 9 Apr 1996 18:54:32 GMT
Summary: Frequently asked questions (and answers) for the newsgroup
 rec.music.classical.performing. Anyone wishing to post to the
 newsgroup should read both this FAQ and the article `Welcome
 to rec.music.classical.performing!' prior to doing so.
X-Last-Updated: 1995/06/19

Version: 1.19b

               Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
                                 for
                    rec.music.classical.performing

 * This is a monthly posting which attempts to address some of the
   questions most frequently asked in rec.music.classical.performing.
   The term `FAQ' is used henceforth to refer to this posting.

   [Contributions to this FAQ are always welcome, whether they be
   complete articles or simply minor additions to one of the existing
   sections. Furthermore, corrections are always appreciated as it is
   desired to keep the FAQ up-to-date and error-free. To contribute
   in any way, simply send email to the address at the foot of the
   FAQ.]


                               Contents

       1. What is rec.music.classical.performing?
       2. How do I post to rec.music.classical.performing?
       3. Addresses of sheet music suppliers
       4. Some suggestions for combating performance anxiety
       5. Addresses of recommended instrument suppliers/manufacturers
       6. Over-use Syndrome (tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome etc.)
       7. Organisations for performers
       8. Recommended reading
       9. Useful electronic mailing lists
       A. How to contribute to this FAQ

 * Since version 1.18, a new addition has been made to section 5. Note
   that the address (in section 7) of the Violin Society of America
   has changed.

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1. What is rec.music.classical.performing?

   Rec.music.classical.performing is a Usenet newsgroup intended for
   people who are involved in or interested in the performance of
   classical music (or closely-related genres), at any level and in
   any capacity. (If you are unsure what the terms `Usenet' and
   `newsgroup' mean, I suggest you read the articles in
   news.announce.newusers before reading any further - ask someone
   at your site if you have trouble finding this.) The fortnightly
   posting `Welcome to rec.music.classical.performing!' includes a
   more detailed charter for the newsgroup and it is strongly
   suggested that you read that article before posting anything to
   the group. There is also a fortnightly posting `Which Classical
   Newsgroup? (FAQ)' which should help potential posters decide
   which group best suits their requirements.

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2. How do I post to rec.music.classical.performing?

   Posting to rec.music.classical.performing is accomplished as for
   any other unmoderated newsgroup. It would be helpful if posters
   would bear in mind the following guidelines:

   - Always use an informative subject line; in particular, change
     the subject line on a thread which is going off-topic to
     something more appropriate.

   - Keep cross-posting to a minimum; make judicious use of the
     `Followup-To' field where cross-posting is necessary.

   - Edit quoted material to a minimum but, at the same time, keep
     articles as self-contained as possible.

   - Perhaps most importantly, take time to prepare an article
     before posting it to the net and ask yourself whether an email
     message may be more appropriate when replying to a previous
     article.

   These guidelines are generally applicable and part of standard
   `netiquette' (for further advice on posting, see the group
   news.announce.newusers.). Do not be discouraged from posting to
   rec.music.classical.performing!

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3. Addresses of sheet music suppliers

   - in Canada:
        Music Store of the Royal Conservatory of Music 416/978-3773
        273 Bloor Street West
        Toronto, Ontario

        International Music Sales                {     416/920-3118
        131 Bloor Street West                    { FAX 416/920-8778
        2nd Floor, The Colonnade
        Toronto, Ontario M5S 1R1

        Ward Music, Vancouver, British Columbia        604/682-5288  

   - in France:
        Muse Galante
        ? Rue Legendre (just below Avenue de Cliche)
        17e Arrondissement
        Paris
        (very good stock of out-of-print sheet music)

   - in the Netherlands:
        Broekmans & Van Poppel                   {   +31 20 6628084
        PO Box 5228                              {   +31 20 6796575
        1007 AE AMSTERDAM
        (large supplier of sheet music - have a shop at Van
         Baerlestraat 92-94, Amsterdam - specialise in Dutch
         contemporary music - carry everything from Donemus)

   - in Norway:
         Norsk Musikkforlag AS
         PO Box 1499 Vika
         N-0116 OSLO

         Norwegian Music Information Centre     {     +47 22 429090
         Tollbugt. 28                           { FAX +47 22 429091
         N-0157 OSLO
         (good source of information about Norwegian
          contemporary music as well as a supplier of not-
          yet-printed music - free catalogues covering
          various topics)

   - in Switzerland:
         Jecklin Musikhaus                       {     01/261 77 33
         am Pfauen                               { FAX 01/251 41 02
         8024 Zuerich 1

   - in the United Kingdom:
        Blackwell's Music Shop                  +44 (0) 1865 792792
        Holywell Street                                       x4452
        OXFORD
        (very good stock - if they don't have something, they
         will usually get it very quickly from the publisher
         - also stock CD's)

   - in the United States:
        Baxter Northrop Music                          818/872-0756
        14452 Ventura Boulevard
        Sherman Oaks, California

        Belmont Music (Schoenberg specialists)         310/454-1867

        Belwin, Inc.
        15800 NW 48th Avenue
        Miami, Florida 33014

        The Boston Music Company                 {     617/426-5100
        172 Tremont Street                       { FAX 617/695-9142
        Boston Massachusetts 02111
        (occupies its own four-storey building - chaotic
         and idiosyncratic filing system - also a branch
         in Cambridge)

        Byron Hoyt                               {     415/431-8055
        2525 16th Street                         {   1-800/477-8055
        San Francisco, California
        
        Concordia, St Louis, Missouri                1-800-325-3040
        Dale Music                                     800/779-6874

        Dover Publications, Inc.
        31 East 2nd Street
        Mineola, New York 11501

        Eble Music                                     319/338-0313
        Euro-American, Rental Department               215/648-0506

        Carl Fisher                    pno, voc, instr 212/677-0821
        62 Cooper Square              band, orch, chor 212/677-1148
        New York City, New York 10003
        (shop and publisher)

        Fleisher Collection                            215/686-5316
        Foreign Music Distributors                     914/469-5790

        Frank Music Company                            212/582-1999
        250 West 54th Street, Room 302
        New York City, New York 10019
        (has a fuller stock than many other shops, but
         not set up for browsing)

        Theodore Front Musical Literature        {     818/994-1902
        16122 Cohasset St                        { FAX 818/994-0419
        Van Nuys, California 91406
                                   email: 71431.1732@compuserve.com

        Guitar Solo                              {     415/306-0395
        1411 Clement Street                      {     415/386-7660
        San Francisco, California 94118
        (huge selection for classical guitar, including
         hundreds of pieces for guitar and other instruments)

        House of Musical Traditions              {     301/270-9090
        7040 Carroll Avenue                      { FAX 301/270-3010
        Takoma Park, Maryland 20912

        Jerona Music                             {     201/488-0550
                                                 { FAX 201/836-7927

        Robert King Music Sales, Inc.              FAX 508/238-2571
        140 Main Street
        North Easton, Massachusetts 02356

        Margo Muler                                    617/332-6398

        Melody Lane                              {     800/696-8863
        532 Ramona                               {     415/323-5791
        Palo Alto, California

        Music Expresso                                 617/424-9322
        Music Mart                                     800/545-6204

        NY Public Library                              212/870-1625  
        Performing Arts Department
        Lincoln Center
        Manhattan, New York
        (also Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)

        Masters Music Publications, Inc.
        PO Box 810157
        Boca Raton, Florida 33481-0157

        Organ Literature Foundation                  1-617/848-1388
        45 Norfolk Road
        Braintree, Massachusetts 02184-5918

        Oxford University Press                        800/334-4249
        (publisher)

        Joseph Patelson Music House                    212/582-5840
        160 West 56th Street
        New York City, New York

        JW Pepper & Son                          {     215/648-0504
        PO Box 850                               { FAX 215/993-0563
        Valley Forge, PA 19482
        attn: Charles Slater (European American Music Company)
                                   email: 73200.225@@compuserve.com

        Philadelphia Public Library                    215/686-5313

        Theodore Presser Company                 {     812/332-3306
        Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010-3490       { FAX 610/527-7841
        (publisher and US distributor for over   {     610/525-3636
         60 foreign publishers)

        G. Schirmer, Inc.                              414/774-3630
        c/o Hal Leonard (Distributor)
        7777 West Bluemound Road
        PO Box 13819
        Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
        (publisher)

        Shar Music                               {     313/665-7711
                                                 {     800/248-7427

        E.C. Shirmer                                   617/236-1935

        Southern Music Co.                           1-800/284-5443
        (1100 Broadway)
        PO Box 329
        San Antonio, Texas 78292-0329

        Southwest Strings                              800-528-3430
        (catalogue available)

        University Music Service                     1-800-858-3000
        PO Box 354
        Hershey, Philadelphia 17033
        (reliable, inexpensive)

        Steve Weiss Music                        {     215/329-1637
                                                 {     215/324-4355
        (major dealer of music for percussion only - carries
         most of the significant solo repertoire - also a lot
         of method books, ensemble pieces and recordings)

        Yesterday Service                              617/547-8263
        1972 Massachusetts Avenue
        Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140

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4. Some suggestions for combating performance anxiety

   [When the topic of performance anxiety was first raised in the
   newsgroup, a significant number of responses appeared in which
   various methods for overcoming stress were suggested. Only a few
   of those are represented here - if anyone notices any glaring
   omissions, please let me know. - SN]

   If you do not suffer particularly from performance anxiety,
   count yourself privileged. Anxiety in moderation can be a good
   thing, helping you to focus all your energy on the task in hand.
   Clearly, though, if you feel especially uncomfortable when
   playing or singing (or conducting...) in front of an audience,
   your performance will suffer.

   There are countless ways of coping with the stress of performing,
   some of which work better for some people than for others. Some
   have suggested pre-performance exercises of various sorts, from
   deep breathing to meditation to screaming (quietly if necessary!).
   Also suggested were longer-term techniques such as the Alexander
   Method.

   Many people suggested (temporary) dietary changes as a means of
   calming nerves prior to a performance. Indeed, one of the most
   popular remedies would appear to be the humble banana. Eat a
   couple of these before you perform and you'll have no problems
   (or so we are told). [I have forgotten the other dietary advice
   given in the original discussion - if anyone was taking notes,
   I'd be very grateful... - SN]

   Now for the serious stuff. A number of performers have advocated
   the use of various drugs as surefire ways of reducing/avoiding
   anxiety. While it is certainly true that drugs can be effective,
   it is equally true that their misuse can be highly dangerous.
   Never use anxiety reducing drugs unless medically directed.

   Beta blockers, such as propranolol (Inderal in the US), block
   the body's response (reaction) to adrenaline. Propranolol is
   well recognized as effective in reducing performance anxiety.
   It is one of the safest drugs ever developed, having been in
   use for treatment of high blood pressure, angina pectoris, and
   hyperthyroidism for more than 20 years. Unfortunately, beta
   blockers have at least one potentially fatal side effect: they
   will worsen the severity of asthma attacks and may precipitate
   an attack in an otherwise well controlled asthmatic. Persons
   with heart failure or mild degrees of heart block should usually
   not take beta blockers, as they can worsen these problems.
   Propranolol is supplied both in straight tablet form (taken
   every 6 to 8 hours) and in a long acting (LA) formulation, so
   be sure to find out from the prescribing physician how soon
   before a performance to take the medication. "

   Corticosteroids, such as Prednisone, work by reducing inflammation
   through suppression of immune responses. A number of side-effects
   have been attributed to use of such drugs, including thinning
   of the skin and redistribution of fatty tissue. Short term use
   of these drugs (a few days to a couple of weeks) will not usually
   have such adverse effects, though, given the suppression of
   immune response, corticosteroids should never be taken when
   suffering from a bacterial or viral illness.

   A book on the subject of performance anxiety which comes highly
   recommended is `Stage Fright; its causes and cures, with special
   reference to violin playing' by Kato Havas.

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5. Addresses of recommended instrument suppliers/manufacturers

   5.1 General <no entries>

   5.2 Piano

   - in Canada:
        Stephen Birkett (Fortepianos)            {     519-885-2228
        308 Conservation Drive                   { FAX 519-763-4686
        Waterloo
        Ontario
        (maker of reproductions of 18th- and 19th-century pianos)

   - in the United States:
        Kalman Dietrich
        West 58th Street
        New York City
        (highly recommended rebuilder of pianos;
         fair pricing policy; museum in back of store)

   5.3 Strings

   - in the Netherlands:
        Joseph Vedral                                +31 30 3605176
        Molenstraat 19
        2513 BH  Den Haag
        The Netherlands
        (open Thu, Fri, Sat; literally thousands of violins,
         violas, 'cellos, double basses in all price ranges;
         appointment necessary; good trial facililties, both
         in the shop and at home; value for money)

   - in the United States:
        The Incredible String Shop               {     508/287-4574
        Shannon Strings                          { FAX 508/371-1810
        127 Commerford Road
        Concord, Massachusetts 01742
        (strings, accessories and instruments at good prices;
         orders usually shipped within 24 hours; catalogue
         available)

        Southwest Strings                              800-528-3430
        (catalogue available)

   5.4 Woodwind

   - in Germany:
        J R Lafin                                       07621-49117
        Lettenweg 9
        7850 Lorrach
        (makes Boehm flutes, impressive head joints)

        Mehnert                                         07165-397??
        Ringstrasse 23-1
        7321 Otterbach
        (recommended maker of Boehm flutes)

   - in the United Kingdom:
        T W Howarth                                +44 171 935 2407
        Chiltern Street
        Baker Street
        LONDON SW1
        (highly recommended for all reed instruments -
         new and second-hand sales, repairs, reeds etc.,
         maker of instruments at all levels)

   - in the United States:
        Roderick Cameron                               707/937-0412
        Box 438
        Mendocino, California 95460
        (maker of flutes, bassoons and dulcians - perhaps
         the best maker of early flutes in the U.S.)

        Rob Gilliam-Turner                             804/293-5883
        McGuffey Art Center
        201 Second Street North West
        Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
        (maker of Renaissance and Baroque recorders and
         Baroque flutes)

        International Musical Suppliers          {     800/762-1116
        105 West Prospect Avenue                 {     708/870-1112
        PO Box 357                               { FAX 708/870-1767
        Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
        <73543.1004@compuserve.com>
        (stock full range of orchestral and band instruments)

        Levin Historical Intruments                    201/697-0535
        Phil Levin, Joel Robinson, Leslie Ross
        1152 Greenpond Road
        PO Box 407
        Newfoundland, New Jersey 07435
        (makers of early wind instruments - excellent
         quality)

        Patrick Olwell                           home  804/361-9191
        Box 117                                  shop  804/277-8709
        Nellysford, Virginia 22958
        (maker of Renaissance and Baroque flutes as well
         as Irish flutes - strongly recommended)

        Frederick Weiner Music                         800/622-2675
        Jackson Heights, New York

        The Woodwind & The Brasswind                   800/348-5003
        South Bend, Indiana
 
   5.5 Brass

   - in Germany:
        Musik Alexander                      {      +49-6131-232944
        Bahnhofstrasse 9                     { FAX  +49-6131-224248
        D - 55116 Mainz
        (French horn specialists)

   - in the United States:
        Giardinelli, New York                          800/288-2334
        (instruments, mouthpieces and accessories)

        International Musical Suppliers
        - see under Woodwind

        Osmun Brass                              {     800/223-7846
        438 Common Street                        {     617/489-0810
        Belmont, Massachusetts 02178
        (new and used intruments, highly recommended -
         quarterly newsletter listing used intruments)

        Osmun Brass, Boston, Massachusetts
        (Yamaha/Bach trumpets, Yamaha/Holton/Paxman horns,
         Yamaha/Bach trombones - repair and custom
         remodelling)

        The Woodwind & The Brasswind                   800/348-5003
        South Bend, Indiana
        (instruments, mouthpieces and accessories)

   5.6 Percussion

   - in the United States:
        International Musical Suppliers
        - see under Woodwind

        Lone Star Percussion                           214/340-0835
        10611 Control Place
        Dallas, Texas 75238
        (highly recommended for concert percussion)
        
        Steve Weiss Music                        {     215/329-1637
                                                 {     215/324-4355
        (all percussion instruments and accessories)

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6. Over-use Syndrome (tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome etc.)

   There have been several articles in the newsgroup from
   people asking about dealing with pain during or after
   playing their instruments. Here's a brief description of
   some types of over-use syndrome and a few suggestions on
   what to do if you have pain.

   If you have pain while playing your instrument (or after
   playing), it might be related to what doctors now call
   `over-use syndrome.' This is caused by strain on muscles,
   ligaments and tendons causing swelling, which induces pain.
   One common type of `over-use syndrome' is tendonitis, caused
   by a swelling of the blood-vessel sheath surrounding tendons.
   For performers, this often occurs in your fingers, your
   hand, or your arm, or your shoulder. Tendonitis is common
   among musicians, typists, professional phone bank workers
   and assembly-line workers; the common denominator is work
   (or play) involving very repetitive motion in the fingers,
   hands or arms.

   Another, more specific, injury is carpal-tunnel syndrome
   (CTS). The carpal tunnel is a wrist `tunnel' formed on
   three sides by bone and the 4th side by a strong ligament
   (the Transverse Carpal Ligament, to be technical). There
   are nine tendons and the median nerve which travel through
   this tunnel. Each tendon is surrounded by a lubricating
   lining, called the synovium. CTS is caused by the compression
   of these tendons in the carpal tunnel, either by swelling
   of the synovium, injury to the bone or ligament, or by
   fluid retention. CTS should be treated by a doctor. There
   are several types of treatment for CTS, including surgery,
   but surgery is the last resort and should never be done on
   a musician without a second or third opinion.

   If you think you have tendonitis, there are several things
   you can do on your own to try to relieve it:

   i. If possible, stop practising for a day or two. Also try
   to avoid doing a lot of typing or other repetitive hand
   activity. If the pain persists after a couple of days,
   see a doctor.

   ii. Before practising, warm up your hands, wrists, arms
   with warm water or a heating pad on a low setting. Keep
   the affected area from getting cold while playing (say,
   from sitting under an air-conditioning duct).

   iii. While practising, stop frequently, put the instrument
   down (unless, obviously, you're a keyboard player) and
   relax. A slow warm-up session with several short rest
   periods can help relieve stress.

   iv. You can use an anti-inflammatory medication (such as
   Ibuprofen, also sold under such names as Nuprin, Advil,
   and others). A doctor can prescribe stronger medication.
   You may want to take Ibuprofen after eating to reduce
   stomach upset. Aspirin is slightly less effective than
   Ibuprofen, but works. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not an
   anti-inflammatory drug.

   v. Right after playing, apply a cold pack or ice to the
   affected area. An ice cube massage right after playing can
   do wonders for tendonitis in the hand or fingers or arms.
   I have a large cold pack I keep in the freezer which I used
   to use for my shoulder. You can apply lots of cold for
   short periods of time, but don't go overboard and get
   frostbite.

   vi. Sometimes a hand brace can help by immobilising the
   hand, wrist, arm while not playing the instrument.

   vii. If you type a lot, say while writing messages for
   rec.music.classical.performing, use a wrist rest for your
   keyboard. They even make mouse wrist rests if you do a
   lot of mousing at the computer. Avoid computer games that
   call for a lot of typing or clicking.

   viii. Again, though, if the pain continues, seek a doctor's
   care. Cortisone shots, prescription anti-inflammatory
   drugs, physical therapy and even surgery can be required.
   There are special medical clinics for performing musicians.
   [Andy Brandt has a list of such, a selection from which
    could be added to the FAQ if there is sufficient demand. -SN]

   ix. Tell your teacher. Perhaps there is a way to change
   your technique to relieve stress on a particular muscle or
   tendon. A doctor who is familiar with instrumental technique
   can analyse what is causing the problem and suggest solutions.
   Some doctors specialise in keyboard instruments, wind
   instruments, string instruments, etc.

   x. Try to stay in good general physical condition. Normal
   exercise can do a lot to prevent over-use. Many musicians,
   in school or later, often neglect their general physical
   (and mental) well-being.

   This information, based on personal research and experience,
   is not professional medical advice. If you want professional
   advice, seek a good physician.

   [Andy Brandt disclaims any liability for the accuracy of
    material contained in this article. Additional information
    and corrections, if any, are always welcome. -SN]

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7. Organisations for performers

   - international:
        International Clarinet Society
        PO Box 7683
        Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66207-0683
        USA
        (3000 members)

        International Double Reed Society           +1 319 343 5715
        c/o Lowry Riggins
        626 Lakeshore Drive
        Monroe, LA 71203-4032
        USA
        (3000 members)

        International Horn Society                  +1 801 377 3026
        c/o Ellen Powley
        2220 North 1400 East
        Provo, Utah 84604
        USA
        (3000 members)

        International Society of Bassists     {     +1 214 233 9107
        4020 McEwen, Suite 105                { FAX +1 214 490 4219
        Dallas, Texas 75244
        USA
        (1600 members)                          

        International Steel Guitar Convention       +1 314 427 7794
        9535 Midland Boulevard
        St Louis, Missouri 63114
        USA
        (2500 members)

        International Trombone Association          +1 817 565 3720
        c/o Vern Kagarice
        North Texas State University
        Music School
        Denton, Texas 76203
        USA
        (2800 members)

        International Trumpet Guild                 +1 616 387 4700
        Western Michigan University
        School of Music
        Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008
        USA
        (4000 members)

   - in Norway:
        Norwegian Horn Club
        Box 179, Sentrum
        N-0102 Oslo
        (has about 300 members and releases a 32-page magazine/
         newsletter 2-3 times a year)

   - in the United States:
        Amateur Chamber Music Players
        545 Eighth Avenue
        New York City, New York 10018
        (Not restricted to amateurs, the ACMP keeps a directory
         of people all over the USA interested in playing
         chamber music, as well as an international directory.)

        American Choral Directors' Association
        PO Box 6310
        Lawton, Oklahoma 73506

        American Guild of Organists                    212/870-2310
        475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260
        New York City, New York 10115
        (22,000 members)

        American Harp Society, Inc.                       no 'phone
        PO Box 38334
        Los Angeles, California 90038
        (an organisation for both performers and lay persons
         interested in the harp; local chapters in larger
         cities sponsor recitals and workshops)

        American Viola Society                         805/255-0693
        c/o Alan de Veritch
        24883 Sage Crest Rd
        Newhall, California 91321
        (1000 members)

        Chorus America                           {     215/563-2430
        2111 Sansom Street                       { FAX 215/563-2431
        Philadelphia, Philadelphia 19103
        (mainly for professional musicians and conductors
         of choral music)

        Guitar Foundation of America (Classical)
        c/o Gunnar Eisel
        PO Box 878
        Claremont, California 91711
        (2000 members)

        Lute Society of America                        703/463-5812
        PO Box 1328
        Lexington, Virginia 24450
        (700 members)

        The National Flute Association, Inc.     {     805/297-5287
        PO Box 800597                            { FAX 805/297-0753
        Santa Clarita, California 91380-0597
        (4500 members)

        North American Saxophone Alliance              301/292-3246
        c/o Dale Underwood
        13408 Piscataway
        Fort Washington, MD 20744
        (900 members)

        Pedal Steel Guitar Association
        PO Box 248
        Floral Park, New York 11001
        (1200 members)

        Percussive Arts Society                        405/353-1455
        PO Box 25
        Lawton, Oklahoma 73502
        (5500 members)

        Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association      913/864-3174
        c/o Scott Watson
        University of Kansas
        Department of Music
        Lawrence, Kansas 66045
        (2700 members)

        The Violin Society of America
        614 Lerew Road
        Boiling Springs, PA 17007-9500

        Violoncello Society                            212/246-3267
        340 West 55th Street, 5-D
        New York City, New York 10019
        (500 members)

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8. Recommended reading

   [I will format this section in line with the other list-type
   sections as and when more recommendations demand it. I would
   appeal to anyone recommending books or journals to include as
   comprehensive a bibliography entry as possible. -SN]

   Two sources recommended for singers are the NATS (National
   Association Teachers of Singing) magazine (in the United States)
   and the Journal of Voice. The former has a broad scope while the
   latter is specifically medically-oriented, but has useful material
   particularly for advanced singers.

   Books on singing which come recommended include `A Soprano on
   Her Head' by Eloise Ristad (pub. Real People Press), `Respect for
   Acting' by Uta Hagen (useful for stage singers) and `Vocal
   Technique' by Vennard (highly technical commentary). Ristad's book
   is not just about singing, but contains valuable material on
   performance anxiety, learning and teaching etc.

   Pianists may be interested in the following:

     `Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire'
     by Maurice Hinson. Second revised edition, 1994,
     ISBN 0-253-20885-8, 856 pages. Indiana University Press,
     Bloomington Indiana. $35 US.

     An annotated listing by composer of solo piano works. Contains 
     works of about 1800 composers, giving the nationality of the
     composer, a brief description of each work, its current or most
     recent publisher, and its general level of difficulty (easy,
     intermediate, moderately difficult, difficult). Also contains a
     list of publishers, a list of anthologies and collections, and
     a 10-page bibliography of works on the history, analysis and
     performance of piano music.

     Regarding contemporary composers, those in the US are emphasised.
     Some contemporary entries in the first edition have been dropped
     due to current unavailability.

     While Hinson's book does not attempt to list every significant
     piece ever written - afficianados will think of omissions - it
     is a tremendous resource for performers and listeners.

   Also:

     `Piano Music for One Hand'
     by Theodore Edel.
     Indiana University Press, Bloomington, Indiana.

     A descriptive catalogue; includes nearly 1000 solos for the
     left hand.

   The medically-oriented among you may find the following books of
   interest:

     `Diseases of the musical profession; a systematic presentation
      of their causes, symptoms and methods of treatment'
      by Kurt Singer MD, trans. Wladimir Lakond (pseud.)
      (pub. Greenberg, New York, c1932).

     `The Musician's Survival Manual: A Guide to the Prevention and
      Treatment of Injuries in Instrumentalists'
      by Richard Norris MD (pub. ICSOM).

   The latter is available from MMB Music (USA), tel. 800/543-3771.

   The following periodicals are of interest to classical musicians:

      Flute Talk                                       708/446-8550
      200 Northfield Road
      Northfield, Illinois 60093

      Keyboard Classics & Piano Stylist
      223 Katonah Avenue
      Katonah, New York 10536
      (for beginners and intermediates)
      Subscriptions: PO Box 58838
                     Boulder Colorado 80321-8838

      Piano & Keyboard                                 415/485-6946
      PO Box 767, Sn Anselmo, California 94979-0767

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9. Useful electronic mailing lists

   Clarinet:
      To subscribe to the clarinet mailing list, send a message to
      listserv@vccscent.bitnet with the text

         subscribe klarinet <yourfirstname> <yourlastname>

   Double reeds:
      Doublereed-l is an open, unmoderated list formed in order to
      provide a forum for bassoon and oboe performers, teachers, and
      students. Related topics might include: music, reed-making,
      performances, instruments, cane, clinics, workshops, festivals,
      tools, English horn, contrabassoon, etc., basically, all topics
      relating to the performing and teaching of the double reed
      instruments.

      To subscribe to doublereed-l, send the following command to
      listserv@acc.wuacc.edu:

         SUBSCRIBE doublereed-l <yourfirstname> <yourlastname>

      Owner: Rodney Boyd <zzboyr@acc.wuacc.edu>
             Department of Music, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas
             913 231 1010, Ext. 1520

   Flute:
      To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to
      flute-m-request@unixg.ubc.ca. The list is owned by Cara
      Camcastle <camcastl@unixg.ubc.ca>.

   Brass:
      To get on the brass mailing list, send a message to
      brass-request@geomag.gly.fsu.edu (Ted Zateslo) and he will send
      you the information.

   Trumpet:
      The trumpet mailing list is run through an automated listserv.
      To subscribe, send the following e-mail message to
      listserv@acad1.dana.edu: `subscribe trumpet'. Include
      no subject heading or any other text or punctuation.

   Accordion:
      To get on the accordion mailing list, send a message to
      accordion-request@cs.cmu.edu (Phoebe Sengers).

   Voice:
      To subscribe to vocalist, send the following message to
      majordomo@phoenix.oulu.fi:

         subscribe vocalist

   Music performance and pedagogy:
      Musprf-l is an unmoderated list providing information,
      discussion and ideas concerning music performance and pedagogy
      for any interested parties. Subjects for discussion include, but
      are not limited to, repertoire, performance practices,
      aesthetics and pedagogy as applied to music in performance. On
      occasion, solicited or submitted articles or essays will be
      posted to the list as a starting point for discussion.
      Individuals wishing to post original articles or essays longer
      than 200 lines are asked to send them directly to one of the
      list owners.
 
      To subscribe, send email to listserv@cmsuvmb.cmsu.edu with
      the following making up the body of your message:

         SUB MUSPRF-L <your full name>
 
      Alternatively, sending the message

         GET MUSPRF INDEX

      will retrieve the index of archived files from the list.
      Similar commands can then be used to retrieve individual files
      from the archive.

      Owners: Michael Bersin <mb0458@cmsuvmb.cmsu.edu>
              Charles McAdams <mcadams@cmsuvmb.cmsu.edu>

   American String Teachers Association:
      Announcements from the above association are posted to this
      list, which covers similar ground to the performance and
      pedagogy list above, but obviously with a string teaching bias.

      Subscription details are just as for the above list, but with
      ASTA-L in place of MUSPRF-L.

      Owner: Michael Bersin <mb0458@cmsuvmb.cmsu.edu>

   Tuba/euphonium discussion list:
      Tubaeuph is for tuba and euphonium players and other
      interested parties to discuss performance, pedagogy etc. as
      for the performance and pedagogy list above.

      Again, subscription details are as above, but with TUBAEUPH
      in place of MUSPRF-L.

      Owner: Charles McAdams  <mcadams@cmsuvmb.cmsu.edu>

   Orchestral:
      Orchestralist is for orchestral conductors and those involved
      with orchestral business in one way or another.

      To subscribe, send email to listproc@hubcap.clemson.edu
      with the text

         subscribe ORCHESTRALIST <your real name>

      as the body of the message. Anything in the `subject' line or
      any additional text (such as signatures) will cause the
      subscription request to be rejected.

      Owner: Andrew Levin <alevin@hubcap.clemson.edu>

   Choral:
      To subscribe, send email to listproc@lists.colorado.edu.

   English handbells:
      To subscribe, send email to Handbell-L@ringer.jpl.nasa.gov
      with SUBSCRIBE as the only word on te `Subject' line.

      Owner: Jason Tiller <jtiller@ringer.jpl.nasa.gov>

   RSI:
      Discussion of repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel
      syndrome etc.

      To subscribe, send the message `SUBSCRIBE SOREHAND' to
      listserv@ucsfvm.ucsf.edu.

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A. How to contribute to this FAQ

   Contributions to this FAQ should be emailed to Sandy Nicholson
   at the address given below, as should any corrections, suggestions
   or queries directly related to this posting.

   Many thanks to the following for their contributions:

      Nicole de Beer, Mark Bitter, Matthew Cable, Neil R. Corman,
      Kathie Fry, Nathan Kreitzer, Bjorn F Langoren, Terence T. Lung,
      Robert Nelson, Gene Ouye, John A. Polito II, Hanspeter Schmid,
      Phil J. Tompkins, Stephen Wilcox, Claudia Zornow
       - for sheet music sources

      Greg Baker, Daniel Downey, Jonathan Helton,
      Nancy Leinonen Howells, Seth S. Katz, John Lewis,
      Lawrence E. Mallette
       - for advice on performance anxiety

      Lisa Argiris, Nicole de Beer, Stephen Birkett, Kip Bishofberger,
      Matthias Brixel, Denis L. Clason, Neil R. Corman, Marlon Feld,
      Joris Geurts, Dale Gold, Martin D. Jenkins,
      Elizabeth L. Jones, Cindi Roden, Stephen Wilcox,
      Claudia Zornow
       - for instrument suppliers

      Andy Brandt
       - for article on over-use syndrome

      Dale Gold, Nathan Kreitzer, Bjorn F Langoren,
      Lawrence E. Mallette, Robert Nelson, Kailan Rubinoff
       - for performers' organisations

      Nancy Leinonen Howells, Robert Levine, Genevra Neumann,
      Kailan Rubinoff, Greg Skinner, Phil J. Tompkins
       - for recommended reading

      Michael Bersin, Marko Hotti, Andrew Levin, Jason Tiller,
      Phil J. Tompkins, Claudia Zornow
       - for mailing list information

      Dan Breslau, Peggy Lin, Phil J. Tompkins, Anita Thesen
       - for miscellaneous corrections
--
Sandy Nicholson (S.Nicholson@edinburgh.ac.uk)
URL: http://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/classical/  ...classical music library
