Woodwind Resources
Flute Fundamentals -
The flute section of The U.S. Army Field Band brings a wealth of performance and teaching experience to Flute Fundamentals, the latest in the Army Field Band instructional video series. Flute Fundamentals offers expert advice for the first-year beginner, the band director, and the serious college student. The video covers the topics of embouchure, breathing, tone production, finger dexterity, articulation, advanced techniques, the practice routine, ensemble playing, instrument maintenance, and more. A history of the flute and performer bios are also included, and the members of the flute section perform solos, excerpts, and ensemble works throughout each chapter.
Understanding the Oboe
“Understanding the Oboe” is a guide for oboists and band directors alike. Covering topics of instrument choice, oboe maintenance, pedagogy, and the making and care of reeds, this volume in the U.S. Army Field Band’s Instructional Video Series is sure to be a valuable resource for both teachers and students.
Improving your Clarinet Section
The U.S. Army Field Band’s instructional video on clarinet is focused on helping you improve your clarinet section through the use of clarinet quartets. It discusses quartet literature for all levels, clarinet technique, individual practice, and ensemble performance. The video also demonstrates how your bass clarinetists will improve by participating with the quartets.
Bassoon Basics
"Bassoon Basics” presents a straightforward and understandable source of information for both instructors and students of bassoon. Topics begin with the most basic and functional - assembly and tone production - and proceed with video fingering charts, technique, maintenance, and methods. Aside from the valubale information presented here, the U.S. Army Field Band’s bassoon section also delights your ears with selected bassoon repertoire.
The Saxophone Standard
The Concert Band and Jazz Ambassadors saxophone sections of The U.S. Army Field Band present The Saxophone Standard, the latest in the Army Field Band's Instructional Video Series. The Saxophone Standard offers valuable information for saxophone students of any skill level, as well as demonstrations of some of the most important works from the saxophone repertoire.
The President's Own
Here is a series of shorter videos (5-10 minutes) detailing some simple concepts relating to each of the woodwind instruments.