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5 Minutes with… Howarth Dealers | MusiCraft

We would like to introduce you to MusiCraft for another instalment of ‘5 minutes with… Howarth Dealers’. Priding themselves on a high quality of work, MusiCraft have been providing sales and repairs to students, schools, universities, orchestras, military bands and … Continue reading

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Presenting: ‘Slippery Slidey’ and ‘Tiny Trio’ by Paul Scott

Howarth of London are pleased to announce we are now stocking a set of two short pieces for double reed trio by composer Paul Scott. In addition to being an oboist and oboe teacher, Scott has composed many pieces, most … Continue reading

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D’Addario Reserve: Clarinet Mouthpieces and Reeds

A good mouthpiece and reed are fundamental to any clarinettists set up. With so many options out there, it is often difficult to decide where to start and what to try. D’Addario’s line of Reserve clarinet mouthpieces and reeds may … Continue reading

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Oboe Assembly

Before beginning to play the oboe, it is essential to learn how to assemble the instrument in a way that avoids damaging its mechanism. Oboes are very delicate instruments which are difficult and expensive to repair, so it is important … Continue reading

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Da Capo: The Music Theory Card Game

Are you looking to develop your music theory? Encouraging a student? Or want to make your child’s learning more fun? Da Capo, the music theory card game is just the thing. Designed by a mother and son with the aim … Continue reading

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‘The Practice Challenge’ by Rachel Broadbent

When beginning to learn an instrument, it can sometimes be difficult to know what or how to practise. Acknowledging this, professional oboist Rachel Broadbent has created a game aimed towards young students of the oboe, flute, clarinet, or bassoon, bringing … Continue reading

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CD of the Month: Music for Nine Winds

Music for Nine Winds | Atéa Quintet Atéa Quintet – Chris Beagles Horn, Anna Hashimoto Clarinet, Philip Haworth Oboe, Ashley Myall Bassoon, Alena Walentin Flute …and friends – Jordan Black Clarinet, Paul Cott Horn, Jennifer Melville Oboe, Andrew Watson Bassoon Coviello Classics COV 91912 Following the success of their debut album the Atéa … Continue reading

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CD of the Month: Blue Bamboo

Blue Bamboo, Jazz and Other Improvisations | Melinda Maxwell Oboe and Cor Anglais Mark Pringle Piano, Sebastian Dessanay Bass, Liam Halloran Vibes and Drums Oboe Classics CC2033 Since the early 90s Melinda Maxwell has been expanding the contemporary oboe repertoire with … Continue reading

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Clarinet Assembly

Assembling your clarinet; not something that most players would think twice about. At the first lesson, the teacher talks you through the different parts that make up the clarinet, how these five joints in front of you fit together. From this … Continue reading

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CD of the Month: Vive la Différence

Vive la Différence | Anthony Robb flute, Jeremy Polmear oboe, Michael Bell piano Oboe Classics CC2035 Vive la Différence compares the music of mid-20th century Britain and France. The music coming from the two countries at the time was in great … Continue reading

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