Trumpet
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Peter Graham: associate artist. Australian Music Centre. (2011).A short biography of Peter Graham, with links to his works.
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Herb Alpert Presents. (2020). About: Herb Alpert.A biography of Herb Alpert. There are also links to his music and career.
Horn
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Giovanni Punto (1746-1803).Giovanni Punto (aka Jan Václav Stich, Johann Wenzel Stich) was a virtuoso hornist (cor basse) who traveled most of Europe performing as a soloist and court musician. He composed many original works to display his unique virtuosity."
Cornett
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JEAN BAPTISTE ARBANA short biography of Jean Baptiste Arban, a brilliant cornet player.
Composer Website Links
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Brass Music Online. (2019). Viktor Ewald. https://brassmusiconline.com/blogs/articles/viktor-ewaldViktor Ewald was a Russian composer who reportedly invented the brass quintet.
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Ellerby, Martin. (2013). Martin Ellerby, composer. https://www.martinellerby.com/"The site contains comprehensive information on Martin's musical catalogue (programme notes, instrumentation, publisher etc.), Audio clips are also available for many works as is a list of available recordings (albums, artists, record labels etc.)."
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Field, Norman. (1997). Henry James Metcalfe. http://normanfield.com/index.php/metcalfe/A biography of Henry J Metcalfe, written by his great-great grandson.
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Gleeson, Dr Clare & Nichol, Dr Elizabeth. (no date). Music notables of New Zealand: Charles Trussel. https://nzmusicalnotables.com/notables/notables-s-t/#charles-trussellA short biography of Charles Trussel, notable composer of brass bands from Australia.
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Green, Stewart. (2019). William Rimmer. https://www.fodensbandheritage.co.uk/about-us/articles/william-halliwell/A biography of William Rimmer, a well-known composer for brass bands.
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Music for Brass. (1998-2021). Arrangers and composers. https://www.musicforbrass.com/arrangers.htmlA list of brass arrangers and composers, with short biographies of each.
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Naxos Music Group. (2021). Giovanni Gabriellis. https://www.naxos.com/person/Giovanni_Gabrieli/27189.htmGiovanni Gabriellis composed pieces that have become a part of modern brass players.
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The Robert Simpson Society. (2021). The music of Robert Simpson. https://robertsimpson.org.uk/The Robert Simpson Society is dedicated to 'bringing the music of Robert Simpson to the wider public'. Includes information on his life, works, writings, an archive and media.
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Sparke, Philip. (2021). Philip Sparke. https://www.philipsparke.com/The website of Philip Sparke, with links to his music, discography, biography and a photo gallery.
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United States Marine Corps. (no date). John Philip Sousa. https://www.marineband.marines.mil/About/Our-History/John-Philip-Sousa/A thorough biography of John Philip Sousa, who was a composer, conductor and player in the United States Marine bands.
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Winwood Music. (2008-2016). Kenneth Downie. http://www.winwoodmusic.co.uk/composers/downie/A short biography of Kenneth Downie, who composes mainly for brass bands.
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Wise Music Classical. (2021). Philip Wilby. https://www.wisemusicclassical.com/composer/1728/Philip-Wilby/Information about Philip Wilby, including biography, photos, discography and links to his works.
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[Author unknown]. (2021). Frederick Magle - composer, organist, pianist. https://www.magle.dk/.The official website of Frederick Magle, with information about his music, biography, blog and more.
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[Author unknown]. (no date). The official website of Edward Gregson, composer.This website includes a biography, gallery, news, concerts, works, recordings, articles and videos.