Within the Sphere of the Master: My Recollections as a Student and Long Time Colleague of Adolph Herseth, Trumpeter Supreme of the Chicago Symphony Or

Within the Sphere of the Master: My Recollections as a Student and Long Time Colleague of Adolph Herseth, Trumpeter Supreme of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, by Timothy J Kent From the back: For more than a half-century, Adolph "Bud" Herseth has been a living legend in the music world. Having served as the principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for fifty-three years, he is acknowledged as the greatest symphonic trumpet player of all time.... this book presents a comprehensive memoir of the musical life of Timothy Kent, one of Adolph Herseth's finest students. It includes a detailed description of the many years of training which Tim received from Bud (providing an extensive discussion of the master's musical concepts and teaching methods)... His account is truly an insider's perspective on the musical life of Bud Herseth and the phenomenal brass section which he led. This hardcover volume, containing 260 pages, is illustrated with33 photographs and drawings.