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John Wallace

2 series 2 books in order

John Wallace (1949-2026) was a Scottish trumpeter, composer, and arts educator who served as principal trumpet of the Philharmonia Orchestra from 1976 to 1995 and as principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland from 2002 to 2014. He founded the brass ensemble The Wallace Collection in 1986 and held leading positions in associations for educational matters and historic brass instruments. He is credited in our catalog with the Cambridge Companion to Brass Instruments and Trumpet in the Yale Musical Instrument Series.

Born
1949
Known for
Yale Musical Instrument Series, Cambridge Companions

Series by John Wallace

Yale Musical Instrument Series

6 books in order · 2006–2023

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    The Trombone

    2006 · Trevor Herbert

    The Trombone is a 2006 book by Trevor Herbert. It is part of the series Yale Musical Instrument Series. Catalog genres: History. The listed edition…

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    The Bassoon

    2008 · James B. Kopp

    The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the tenor and bass ranges, composed of six pieces and typically made of wood. It features a distinctive tone…

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    The Clarinet

    2008 · Eric Hoeprich

    The Clarinet is a 2008 book by Eric Hoeprich. It is part of the series Yale Musical Instrument Series. Catalog genres: History. The listed edition…

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  4. Trumpet

    2011 · John Wallace and Alexander McGrattan

    Trumpet is a 2011 book by John Wallace, Alexander McGrattan. It is part of the series Yale Musical Instrument Series. The listed edition runs 352…

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    The saxophone

    2012 · Stephen Cottrell

    A book by Stephen Cottrell offers the first comprehensive study of the saxophone, tracing its social, historical, and cultural development. The book…

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    Horn

    2023 · Renato Meucci and Gabriele Rocchetti

    A horn is any of a family of musical instruments made of a tube, typically metal and often curved, with one narrow end for blowing and a wide end for…

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Cambridge Companions

4 books in order · 1995–2020

  1. Cover of The Cambridge companion to the clarinet

    The Cambridge companion to the clarinet

    1995

    The Cambridge Companion to the Clarinet is a practical guide that provides an overview of the clarinet's history and musical repertoire, from its…

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    The Cambridge companion to brass instruments

    1997 · John Wallace

    This book is the first to explore a wide range of topics related to brass instruments, offering a detailed overview of their history, technical…

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  4. Cover of Cambridge Companion to Queer Studies
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has John Wallace written?

We list 2 books by John Wallace across 2 series, published between 1995–2023 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John Wallace's books?

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