This excellent reference book by Doug Yeo provides exactly what the title promises; it is a dictionary, and the words, names and phrases are carefully topical, giving enough insight into peripheral topics (e.g. serpents and ophicleides) to be of certain interest to players of the titular instruments without causing bloat.
— The Serpent Newsletter
This is an excellent first step for reference or research. There are exhaustive references to outside sources for further study and the 13-page bibliography is perhaps the most comprehensive resource available. This is one of the books that should be on every teacher’s shelf and in every academic library.
— International Trombone Association Journal
Not simply a re-telling of past voices, but strong, new stories and insight, this book presents an honest look at past societal missteps and biases, and provides a way forward for reconciliation, as an example of how musicians today can honor our past while recognizing a better future.
— Joanna Ross Hersey, professor of tuba and euphonium, University of North Carolina-Pembroke; president, International Women's Brass Conference
Douglas Yeo has hit a home run by crafting the most comprehensive one-volume compendium of information near and dear to low brass performers, teachers, and enthusiasts. His knowledge, experience, and expertise on the subjects are nonpareil.
— Nathaniel Brickens, professor of trombone, University of Texas-Austin; past president, International Trombone Association
An Illustrated Dictionary for the Modern Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba Player is grounded, comprehensive, and easily digestible throughout. Particularly notable is Yeo’s head-on approach to recognizing areas and individuals previously neglected by general scholarship.
— Byron Pillow, manager of media & design, National Music Museum, University of South Dakota-Vermillion
This is a comprehensive reference work that is appropriate for all low brass players at every level, containing valuable historical information about instruments, their inventors, and path changing performers, and pedagogues. The entries are unfailingly clear and understandable and go beyond simply defining instruments and performance practices.
— Jerry A. Young, professor of music emeritus, University of Wisonsin-Eau Claire; past president, International Tuba Euphonium Association
This is a reference that encompasses everything one needs to know as a low brass player—plus more. The illustrations are well crafted and helpful, and the book is conveniently organized in such a way that anyone can easily navigate the information.
— Larry Zalkind, professor of trombone, Eastman School of Music