List of Illustrations
Foreword by Wynton Marsalis
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Family History
Early Studies and Performances in Portland and Boston
The Road to New York
Max Schlossberg and The Juilliard School
A Dual Career as a Performer and Teacher
Retirement Years (1973–2005)
The New York Philharmonic
Vacchiano’s Perception of Various Conductors
The Philharmonic Trumpet Section
Vacchiano and Nat Prager
Personal Impressions of Vacchiano’s Musicianship
Principles of Orchestral Musicianship
Vacchiano on Orchestral Excerpts
Historical Background of Compositions
Approach to Specific Styles and Excerpts
Preparing for the Audition
Articulation
Rhythm
Phrasing
Miscellaneous
Teaching Style
Transposition
Tone Production
Intonation
Tonguing
Photo Section
The Mouthpiece
Rim Shape and Contour
The Cup
Throat and Bore
Backbore (Venturi)
Trumpets in Various Keys
Choosing the Right Equipment in an Orchestra
Philip Varriale’s Eulogy
Lee Soper’s Memorial
Presentation of Honorary Doctorate to William Vacchiano
Personal Recollections from Former Students, Colleagues, and Friends
Appendix A: Principal and Guest Conductors of the New York Philharmonic, 1935–1973
Appendix B: New York Philharmonic Trumpet Section, The Vacchiano Years, 1935–1973
Appendix C: New York Philharmonic World Premières, 1935–1973
Appendix D: New York Philharmonic U.S. Premières, 1935–1973
Appendix E: Selected Discography of William Vacchiano withthe New York Philharmonic, 1935–1973
Appendix F: Bibliography of Music Publications by William Vacchiano
Appendix G: The Students of William Vacchiano
Endnotes
Bibliography and Sources
Index
