Thomas H. Palmatier: 'Sound Like This'

From the website of Thomas H. Palmatier:

Helping Ensembles Achieve Artistic Tone

Compiled by Colonel (Ret.) Thomas H. Palmatier, former Leader and Commander of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and the U.S. Army Field Band, the “Sound Like This” resource is designed to help directors and student musicians establish a mental model of premier acoustic tone for every instrument in the wind band.

Pedagogical Core

• Establishing a Mental Model of Sound: Palmatier stresses that young musicians cannot produce high-quality acoustic tone without a clear, internal auditory target. This list provides definitive, professional reference recordings for each instrument.
• Instrument-Specific Recommendations: Contains meticulously curated lists of premier artists and representative recordings for:
  • Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon
  • Clarinet (Soprano and Bass)
  • Saxophones (Alto, Tenor, Baritone)
  • Trumpet/Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
  • Concert and Marching Percussion
• Director Rehearsal Application: Offers guidance for music educators on how to integrate active listening into the daily warm-up routine, facilitating rapid growth in ensemble intonation, balance, and blend.