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The second edition of Embouchure Self-Analysis – The Stevens-Costello Embouchure Technique, now available via Amazon
The high note at the end of my solo is dedicated to Roy Stevens
From Downbeat (December 1949): Roy Stevens endorsing Selmer (Paris) trumpets alongside Louis Armstrong, Barney Bigard,
Roy Stevens’ memories as a member of the Coleman Hawkins group, as recounted in John
Tribute in Downbeat (March 1989) following Roy’s passing on October 24, 1988, at age 71.
From Downbeat (May 21, 1952): Roy Stevens promoting the Selmer K Modified trumpet while leading
Promotional brochure for Roy’s embouchure instructional tapes, his book, and custom Stevens-Costello trumpet and trombone
Brochure documenting Roy Stevens’ embouchure clinics, including articles on electromyography (EMG) studies conducted by Dr.
The Stevens-Costello brochure: “Shall I Change My Embouchure – Will It Improve My Playing?” by
Questionnaire submitted to Roy Stevens by Charles L. Isley, Jr., Professor of Music at Appalachian