Herbert Clarke | |
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 Cornetist Herbert L. Clarke with instrument, early 1890s | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Herbert Lincoln Clark |
| Born | September 12, 1867 Woburn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Origin | Massachusetts; Indianapolis; Toronto |
| Died | January 30, 1945 (aged 77) Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Genres | classical, marches |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandmaster, composer, instructor |
| Instrument(s) | Cornet, trumpet, viola |
| Years active | 1882–1945 |
Herbert Lincoln Clarke (September 12, 1867 – January 30, 1945) was an American cornetist, feature soloist, bandmaster, and composer. He is considered the most prominent cornetist of his time.[1]
Clarke's legacy includes composing a portion of the standard repertoire for the instrument, many recordings, as well as a seminal school of playing which emphasized not only technical aptitude, but also increased warmth and lyricism of tone. He also produced several method books that are still used by brass students, for example the Clarke Studies.
- ^ "Introduction". How I became a cornetist (PDF). St. Louis: Joseph L. Huber. 1934. p. vi. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 December 2005. Retrieved 6 July 2017.