- James Stamp
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refimprove = March 2008
orphan = March 2008
expand = March 2008James Stamp (1904-1985)was an American professional musician.
Background
Stamp was a professional musician from the age of 16, starting in the Mayo Clinic Band at
Rochester, Minnesota . After having played in different Minneapolis theatres, he was chosen to become FirstTrumpet at theMinneapolis Symphony Orchestra , a position he kept for 17 years, playing under conductors such asEugen Ormandy andDimitri Mitropoulos .In 1944, Stamp went to
California and played in film studios inHollywood , as well as radio and television programs. In 1954, following a heart attack, he devoted more and more time to teaching. Stamp was author of the book "Warm-ups + Studies" which was first published in 1978.cite news
last = Stevens
first = Thomas
authorlink = Thomas Stevens (trumpeter)
title = James Stamp, The Original Warm-Ups & Studies
publisher = Brass Bulletin News
date =2006-06-15
accessdate = 2008-03-19] He died onDecember 22 ,1985 .Thomas Stevens, former Principal Trumpeter of the
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra said, "I believe James Stamp was one of the finest teachers in the world. His approach was so flexible that I have never seen him fail to improve a player, whether it be an established symphony musician, jazz or lead player or a twelve year old student."Bibliography
*"Warm-ups + Studies: trumpet & other brass instruments in treble clef, CD in C and Bflat" (1995)
Articles
Articles in the Brass Bulletin, International Magazine for Brass Players
*Brass Bulletin 39, III-1982 (p. 14-21), Alfred Willener, Subtle Teaching
*Brass Bulletin 53, I-1986 (p. 3-4), Jean-Pierre Mathez/Thomas Stevens, Editorial "Homage to James Stamp"
*Brass Bulletin 100, IV-1997 (p. 59-65), Jean-Christophe Wiener, James Stamp, Master in Listening part 1References
External links
* [http://www.abel.hive.no/trumpet/clarke/tech/stamp/ James Stamp: Practical Hints]
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