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He Is Retired and Still Going Strong
"The more you learn, the less you have to practice." "Truth is beauty." "Ten teachers are nine too many." Who said all of these things? Stevens Hewitt, my favorite teacher. He's quirky, smart, humorous, economical. If I could choose one book, it would be his. If I could choose two books, I would choose two of his.
Hewitt's and Lenom's Output
Lenom Was One Of Hewitt's Earlier and Influential Teachers
His books are my favorites. In his "Method for Oboe" he unites the best of woodwind technique and knowledge and presents the material with a large dose of his ironic wit. He self publishes and can be reached at 215-424-7692. You may even get a nice chat with Steve and a signed copy of your purchase.
"Method for Oboe -Book One: Tone and Control; Book Two: Facility and Memory"1966, 1972
"Method for Oboe", Third edition, 1995
"Method for Oboe", Fourth edition, 1999
"Daily Exercises for Oboe", Maquarre-Hewitt
"Studies in Musical Expression for oboe, vol. 1 after Wilhelm Ferling and others", adapted by Stevens Hewitt
"Rhythm by Solfeggio" - Clement Lénom
"Method for Oboe - 360 Daily Exercises after F. Kroepsch", arranged by Stevens Hewitt
Hewitt in His Own Words
- Personal Impressions of China
Stevens Hewitt of the Philadelphia Orchestra gives some insights into musical life (and oboe-playing in particular) in China based on the Philadelphia Orchestra's visit to the People's Republic of China in 1973, the first by an American orchestra.
International Double Reed Society Archive
- TWO V1.3: Oboes in the Philadelphia Orchestra
- Oboes in the Philadelphia OrchestraThe Philadelphia Orchestra was founded in 1900.
- Tone Quality of the Oboe
- The Effect of the Intonation of the Crow of the Reed on the...
James Christian Prodan, D.M.A.
begins with Hewitt quotation.
One of Hewitt's Students Retires
- Russian music serves as farewell to oboist
- Fred Cohen, principal oboist Springfield Symphony Orchestra, retires.
"Personally, I think the audience should applaud for the oboist who gives the 'A' rather than the concertmaster, who only walks out without falling off the stage!," Cohen quipped in a recent interview.
Purchase "Method for Oboe" online
- Method for Oboe by Stevens Hewitt
Hewitt's main text. Highly recommended. Purchase online from Kerry Willingham.
- Tone and Control
Sample Mr. Hewitt's book.
- Method for Oboe by S. Hewitt [MUH-101] - $33.00 : WEBER REEDS
- WEBER REEDS Method for Oboe by S. Hewitt [MUH-101] - This method by Stevens Hewitt is incredibly complete, and it incorporates much wisdom along with its practical exercises.
The Philadelphia Orchestra
The Glorious Sound of Christmas
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 12/26/2009) 
Handel - Messiah - Mormon Tabernacle
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 12/26/2009)
Joy to the World - Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 12/26/2009)
Mr. Hewitt, the Professor
Mr. Hewitt no longer teaches at Temple as he is getting up in years. If you are looking for the teacher in the Philadelphia area and depending on your level you might like to try Temple University or the Settlement School.
- Boyer College of Music and Dance, Temple University
- TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Clement Lenom, Hewitt's Teacher
Hewitt dedicates his Book, "Method for Oboe" to Lenom, the man who "gave me a life."
- Concert And Contest Collection - Oboe, Music And Accessories At EarFloss.com
- Concert And Contest Collection - contains one of Lenom's compositions for oboe
- The Paris Conservatory: Its Oboe Professors, Laureates (1795-1984)
- The Paris Conservatory: Its Oboe Professors, Laureates (1795-1984)
Intersting article on the way the conservatory system works in Paris and mentions Lenom. - Sheet Music Plus - Musette
- Musette - By Clement Lenom. For Oboe. Level: Grade 5. Published by Southern Music Company. (SS261)
Grouping
Note Grouping (Meredith Music Resource)
This book has and in-depth treatment of grouping, an important subject in Hewitt's books.
Amazon Price: $34.95 (as of 12/26/2009)
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- Gordon Davis Gordon Davis Feb 6, 2008 @ 12:10 pm
- Hello, My name is Gordon Davis, and I am Principal Oboe in Hillsborosymphony.org, for 7 years as of '07. I must laugh with the observation of the Gentleman who said the "audience should applaud the oboist with his[her] A, rather than the Concertmaster." The Concertmaster does NOT TUNE the orchestra, the Oboe does. Many thanks to the people who have built up these pages with all their marvelous contributions, much learning and joy is offered herein.
I welcome visitors to the HSO website, and likewise, comments, suggestions on virtually anything oboe, do write me at BKESL@HOTMAIL.com.
Anyone comment on the HOWARTH XL cocobolo oboe ? Do you have any thoughts, please? When I played one, I just flipped.
John Mack came here to Portland the year before his passing, and I went to go and learn from this dear precious soul. The angels in Heaven now get to hear him play, and I bet Papa Bach loves having him there.
Peace and blessings upon you all.
Gordon Davis, Beaverton, Oregon
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