102. Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb shares insights from his extensive career as a performer, educator, and author

Episode 102 – Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb: Performer,
Pedagogue, and Prolific Author





In this episode of The Orchestra Teacher Podcast, we welcome the
esteemed Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb, Professor of Cello and Music
Theory at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Dr. Whitcomb
shares insights from his extensive career as a performer,
educator, and author. With accolades for his teaching, research,
and service, Dr. Whitcomb offers a wealth of knowledge on
effective practice techniques, musical interpretation, and the
evolving world of string pedagogy.





Join us as we discuss his influential publications, including The
Advancing String Player’s Handbook series and his work on cello
and bass fingerings, as well as his more recent contributions
like the Compendium of Chords and the Guide to Practicing the
Popper Etudes. We also delve into his involvement with the
American String Teachers Association and his initiatives at
UW-Whitewater that enrich the musical and academic community.





Whether you’re a teacher, performer, or student, this
conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiration from
one of the field’s most dedicated advocates. Don’t miss this
engaging and informative episode!





— Links to his books on Amazon —


The Advancing Cellist's Handbook: A Guide to Practicing and
Playing the Cello https://amzn.to/3ERi8d1


Compendium of Chords for the Cello https://amzn.to/4mc2kT4


A Guide to Practicing David Popper’s ‘Hohe Schule’ Etudes 
https://amzn.to/42LL3s4


Compendium of Chords for the Viola https://amzn.to/42Rtjvy


Compendium of Chords for the Violin  https://amzn.to/3EGIVsw


The Advancing Bassist's Handbook: A Guide to Practicing and
Playing the Bass  https://amzn.to/4dhctty





— Audio CDs —


Bloch, Muczynski and Reger: 20th Century Music for Unaccompanied
Cello https://amzn.to/3RRdi2n


J.S. Bach: Cello Suites 1, 3 & 5; D. Gabrielli: Ricercars 1,
3 & 5 https://amzn.to/44tS2XY


Bloch, Britten, Cassadó and Hindemith - Music for 20th Century
Cello, Vol. 2 https://amzn.to/4iOJxKj








— LINKS —


www.YouHadMeAtCello.com


www.benjaminwhitcomb.com


www.youtube.com/channel/UC8vurOMoq-CfdZIEvmF6bnQ


https://www.facebook.com/CelloDoctorWhitcomb


https://www.instagram.com/cellodrwhitcomb/


https://twitter.com/CelloDrWhitcomb


https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-whitcomb-8922a349/





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