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'''Nilo W. Hovey''' (September&nbsp;22, 1906&nbsp;– March&nbsp;14, 1986) was a clarinetist, [[composer]], [[Conductor (music)|conductor]], music educator, and author of many musical instrument method books.<ref name="ABA">Victor William Zajec. [http://americanbandmasters.org/pdfs/ABA-Past-Presidents.pdf "33. Nilo W. Hovey, President 1970"], ''[[American Bandmasters Association]]''. Retrieved on 25 February 2015.</ref>
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'''Nilo W. Hovey''' (born 22 September 1906) was a clarinetist, composer, conductor, music educator and author of many musical instrument method books.<ref name="ABA">Victor William Zajec. [http://americanbandmasters.org/pdfs/ABA-Past-Presidents.pdf "33. Nilo W. Hovey, President 1970"], ''[[American Bandmasters Association]]''. Retrieved on 25 February 2015.</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==


Nilo Wellington Hovey was born in Iowa on September 22, 1906 to Leroy Dana and Lois Graham Hovey. Raised in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Hovey participated in the Cedar Falls Municipal Band, initially on saxophone, but eventually on most of the reed instruments, and attended Iowa State Teacher's College (now the University of Northern Iowa).<ref name="ABA"/>
Nilo Wellington Hovey was born in Iowa on September 22, 1906, to Leroy Dana and Lois Graham Hovey. Raised in [[Cedar Falls, Iowa|Cedar Falls]], [[Iowa]], Hovey participated in the Cedar Falls Municipal Band, initially on saxophone, but eventually on most of the reed instruments, and attended Iowa State Teacher's College (now the [[University of Northern Iowa]]).<ref name="ABA" />


==Career==
==Career==


During Hovey's tenure as Director of Instrumental Music in the public schools of Hammond, Indiana (1926-44), he wrote his first instructional book, a method book for clarinet titled Rubank Elementary Method: Clarinet.<ref name="NBAHOF">[http://nationalbandassociationhalloffame.org/directory/Hovey.php "Nilo W. Hovey, Induction: February 8, 1986"], ''[[National Band Association Hall of Fame]]''. Retrieved on 25 February 2015.</ref>
During Hovey's tenure as Director of Instrumental Music in the public schools of [[Hammond, Indiana]] (1926–44), he wrote his first instructional book, a method book for clarinet titled Rubank Elementary Method: Clarinet.<ref name="NBAHOF">[http://nationalbandassociationhalloffame.org/directory/Hovey.php "Nilo W. Hovey, Induction: February 8, 1986"], ''[[National Band Association Hall of Fame]]''. Retrieved on 25 February 2015.</ref>


Among the bands he directed in Hammond were the Hammond Technical High School band and the George Rogers Clark High School band, both of which received accolades under his direction.
Among the bands he directed in Hammond were the Hammond Technical High School band and the George Rogers Clark High School band, both of which received accolades under his direction.<ref name="ABA" />


In 1944, Mr. Hovey began a position as director of the Concert Band and Chairman of the Music Education department at the Arthur Jordan College of Music at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
In 1944, Mr. Hovey began a position as director of the Concert Band and Chairman of the Music Education department at the Arthur Jordan College of Music at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.<ref name="century">Krivin, Martin. ''A century of wind instrument manufacturing in the United States, 1860-1960''. State University of Iowa, 1961, p.167</ref><ref name="KMR">''Kansas Music Review, Volumes 27-29''. 1965</ref><ref name="James">Boyer, D. Royce, and Philip James. ''The World War I Army Bandsman: A Diary Account by Philip James''. American Music, 1996, pp.185-204.</ref>


Mr. Hovey started working for the Selmer Company in 1957 as the Education Director in Elkhart, Indiana and remained there for the next 18 years and received many awards and accolades.
Mr. Hovey started working for the Selmer Company in 1957 as the education director in Elkhart, Indiana and remained there for the next 18 years and received many awards and accolades.<ref name="KMR" />


Hovey served as the president of the Music Industry Council from 1962-1964, as well as the president of the American Bandmaster's Association from 1970-1971. Before his death, Hovey continued to direct numerous bands and ensembles and wrote or edited many music instruction books and methods which are still in use today.<ref name="IBM">[http://www.indianabandmasters.org/PhiBetaMu/Hovey.Nilo.pdf "Nilo W. Hovey"], ''[[Indiana Bandmasters Association]]'', Indiana. Retrieved on 10 February 2015.</ref> Hovey was also inducted into the National Band Association’s Hall of
Hovey served as the president of the Music Industry Council from 1962 to 1964, as well as the president of the American Bandmaster's Association from 1970 to 1971. He was also a member of [[Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia]], and an honorary member of [[Kappa Kappa Psi]], [[Phi Beta Mu]] and the Canadian Bandmasters Association.<ref name="STGC">Selmer Teacher's Guide to the Clarinet</ref> Before his death, Hovey continued to direct numerous bands and ensembles and wrote or edited many music instruction books and methods which are still in use today.<ref name="IBM">[http://www.indianabandmasters.org/PhiBetaMu/Hovey.Nilo.pdf "Nilo W. Hovey"], ''[[Indiana Bandmasters Association]]'', Indiana. Retrieved on 10 February 2015.</ref> Hovey was also inducted into the National Band Association's Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors shortly before his death in March, 1986.<ref name="ABA"/>
Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors shortly before his death in March, 1986.<ref name="ABA"/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==


Hovey married Ruth Emily Sinden from Maquoketa, Iowa in December of 1927, whom he met while a student at Iowa State Teachers College.<ref name="ABA"/> After her death in 1978, Hovey married Helen Gowdy in 1979.<ref name="IBM"/> Hovey had two daughters by the previous marriage.
Hovey married Ruth Emily Sinden from [[Maquoketa, Iowa|Maquoketa]], Iowa in December 1927, whom he met while a student at Iowa State Teachers College.<ref name="ABA"/> After her death in 1978, Hovey married Helen Gowdy in 1979.<ref name="IBM"/> Hovey had two daughters by the previous marriage.
Hovey died on March 14, 1986.<ref name="ABA"/>
Hovey died on March 14, 1986.<ref name="ABA"/>


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===Books===
===Books===


* ''[[Advanced Technique for Bands: Trumpet]]''
* ''Advanced Technique for Bands: Trumpet'' By Nilo W. Hovey (M.M. Cole Publishing Co., 1980)
* ''[[Advanced Technique for Bands: Alto Saxophone]]''
* ''Advanced Technique for Bands: Alto Saxophone'' By Nilo W. Hovey (M.M. Cole Publishing Co., 1980)
* ''[[Belwin Clarinet Method, Book One]]'' (as editor)
* ''Belwin Clarinet Method, Book One'' By Kenneth Gekeler, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Belwin Clarinet Method, Book 2]]'' (as editor)
* ''Belwin Clarinet Method, Book 2'' (as editor) By Gekeler & Kenneth, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Belwin Saxophone Method]]'' (as editor)
* ''Belwin Saxophone Method'' By Kenneth Gekeler, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Belwin Oboe Method, Book One]]'' (as editor)
* ''Belwin Oboe Method, Book One'' (as editor) By Kenneth Gekeler, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Belwin Flute Method Book Two]]'' (as editor)
* ''Belwin Flute Method Book Two'' By Kenneth Gekeler, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Belwin Elementary Band Method: Trombone (Bass Clef)]]'' (as editor)
* ''Belwin Elementary Band Method: Trombone (Bass Clef)'' By Fred Weber, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Belwin Elementary Band Method]]'' (as editor)
* ''Belwin Elementary Band Method'' By Fred Weber, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Belwin Intermediate Band Method Bb Cornet (Trumpet)]]'' (as editor)
* ''Belwin Intermediate Band Method Bb Cornet (Trumpet)'' By Fred Weber, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Cimera-Hovey Method for Trombone and Baritone]]''
* ''Cimera-Hovey Method for Trombone and Baritone'' By Jaroslav Cimera and Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Daily Exercises for Saxophone]]''
* ''Daily Exercises for Saxophone'' By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Edwards-Hovey Method for Cornet or Trumpet]]''
* ''Edwards-Hovey Method for Cornet or Trumpet'' By Austyn R. Edwards, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Edwards-Hovey Method for Cornet or Trumpet, Bk 2]]''
* ''Edwards-Hovey Method for Cornet or Trumpet, Bk 2'' By Austyn R. Edwards and Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Efficient Rehearsal Procedures for School Bands]]''
* ''Efficient Rehearsal Procedures for School Bands'', (Elkhart: The Selmer Co., 1976)
* ''[[First Book of Practical Studies: Cornet and Trumpet]]'' (as editor)
* ''First Book of Practical Studies: Cornet and Trumpet'' By Robert W. Getchell, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[First Book of Practical Studies for Clarinet]]''
* ''First Book of Practical Studies for Clarinet'' By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[First Book of Practical Studies for Tuba]]'' (as editor)
* ''First Book of Practical Studies for Tuba'' By Robert W. Getchell, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[First Book of Practical Studies for Bassoon]]'' (as editor)
* ''First Book of Practical Studies for Bassoon'' By D. McDowells, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music 1987)
* ''[[First Book of Practical Studies for Saxophone]]''
* ''First Book of Practical Studies for Saxophone'' By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Pottag-Hovey Method for French Horn, Book One]]''
* ''Pottag-Hovey Method for French Horn, Book One'' By Max P. Pottag and Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet, Book II]]''
* ''Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet, Book II'' By Robert W. Getchell, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Rubank Elementary Method Oboe]]''
* ''Rubank Elementary Method Oboe''
* ''[[Rubank Elementary Method Clarinet]]''
* ''Rubank Elementary Method Clarinet''
* ''[[Rubank Elementary Method Saxophone]]''
* ''Rubank Elementary Method Saxophone''
* ''[[Rubank Elementary Method E-flat/BB-flat Bass (Tuba or Sousaphone)]]''
* ''Rubank Elementary Method E-flat/BB-flat Bass (Tuba or Sousaphone)''
* ''[[Rubank Instrumental Charts Complete Chromatic Fingering Charts for Basses (Eb & BBb)]]''
* ''Rubank Instrumental Charts Complete Chromatic Fingering Charts for Basses (Eb & BBb)''
* ''[[2nd Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet]]'' (as editor)
* ''2nd Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet'' (as editor)
* ''[[Second Book of Practical Studies for Tuba]]'' (as editor)
* ''Second Book of Practical Studies for Clarinet'' By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Second Book of Practical Studies for Saxophone]]''
* ''Second Book of Practical Studies for Tuba'' By Robert W. Getchell, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''Second Book of Practical Studies for Saxophone'' By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[Selmer Teacher’s Guide to the Clarinet]]'' (1967)
* ''Selmer Teacher’s Guide to the Clarinet'' (1967)
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* ''[[T-I-P-P-S for Band: E-Flat Alto Saxophone]]''
* ''Supplementary Duets for Flutes''
* ''[[T-I-P-P-S for Band: E-Flat Baritone Saxophone]]''
* ''[[T-I-P-P-S for Band: Trombone]]''
* ''T-I-P-P-S for Band: E-Flat Alto Saxophone'' By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
* ''[[T-I-P-P-S for Band: C Flute (Piccolo)]]''
* ''T-I-P-P-S for Band: E-Flat Baritone Saxophone''
* ''[[T-I-P-P-S for Band: B-Flat Tenor Saxophone]]''
* ''T-I-P-P-S for Band: Trombone''
* ''[[T-I-P-P-S for Band: Bassoon]]''
* ''T-I-P-P-S for Band: C Flute (Piccolo)''
* ''[[T-I-P-P-S for Band: Baritone]]''
* ''T-I-P-P-S for Band: B-Flat Tenor Saxophone''
* ''[[T-I-P-P-S for Band: E-Flat Alto Clarinet]]''
* ''T-I-P-P-S for Band: Bassoon''
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* ''T-I-P-P-S for Band: Baritone''
* ''T-I-P-P-S for Band: E-Flat Alto Clarinet''<ref name="sm">[http://www.sheetmusicplus.com "Sheet Music Plus"], ''[[Sheet Music Plus]]''. Retrieved on 27 February 2015.</ref>
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Nilo W. Hovey (Author)
Nilo W. Hovey (Author)
Publisher: M.M. Cole Publishing Co. (1980)
Publisher: M.M. Cole Publishing Co. (1980)
ISBN-10: 0847102025
ISBN-13: 978-0847102020
ISBN-13: 978-0847102020


Advanced Technique for Bands: Alto Saxophone
Advanced Technique for Bands: Alto Saxophone
Nilo W. Hovey (Author)
Nilo W. Hovey (Author)
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ISBN-13: 978-0847101993


Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet, Book II
Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet, Book II
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=== Chamber Compositions ===
=== Chamber Compositions ===


* ''[[1948 Aria cantando, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Aria Cantando, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1948 Chanson modern, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Chanson Moderne, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1948 Clouds in summer, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Clouds in Summer, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1948 Gypsy moods, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Gypsy Moods, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1948 Solo semplice, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Solo Semplice, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1948 False grazioso, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Valse Grazioso, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1962 Song of spring, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Song of Spring, for clarinet and piano (1962, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1964 The Carnival of Venice, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''The Carnival of Venice, for clarinet and piano (1964, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1965 Bagatelle, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Bagatelle, for clarinet and piano (1965, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1968 Andante and waltz, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Andante and Waltz, for clarinet and piano (1968, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1968 Caprice, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Caprice, for clarinet and piano (1968, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1968 Contra Danse, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Contra Danse, for clarinet and piano (1968, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1968 Il primo canto, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Il Primo Canto, for clarinet and piano (1968, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1970 In the minor mode for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''In the Minor Mode, for clarinet and piano (1970, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1970 Minuetto, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Minuetto, for clarinet and piano (1970, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1970 Reflections, for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Reflections, for clarinet and piano (1970, with Beldon Leonard)''
* ''[[1973 Concert piece for clarinet and piano (with Beldon Leonard)]]''
* ''Concert Piece, for clarinet and piano (1973, with Beldon Leonard)''<ref name="sm"/>


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Nilo W. Hovey (September 22, 1906 – March 14, 1986) was a clarinetist, composer, conductor, music educator, and author of many musical instrument method books.[1]

Early life

[edit]

Nilo Wellington Hovey was born in Iowa on September 22, 1906, to Leroy Dana and Lois Graham Hovey. Raised in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Hovey participated in the Cedar Falls Municipal Band, initially on saxophone, but eventually on most of the reed instruments, and attended Iowa State Teacher's College (now the University of Northern Iowa).[1]

Career

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During Hovey's tenure as Director of Instrumental Music in the public schools of Hammond, Indiana (1926–44), he wrote his first instructional book, a method book for clarinet titled Rubank Elementary Method: Clarinet.[2]

Among the bands he directed in Hammond were the Hammond Technical High School band and the George Rogers Clark High School band, both of which received accolades under his direction.[1]

In 1944, Mr. Hovey began a position as director of the Concert Band and Chairman of the Music Education department at the Arthur Jordan College of Music at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.[3][4][5]

Mr. Hovey started working for the Selmer Company in 1957 as the education director in Elkhart, Indiana and remained there for the next 18 years and received many awards and accolades.[4]

Hovey served as the president of the Music Industry Council from 1962 to 1964, as well as the president of the American Bandmaster's Association from 1970 to 1971. He was also a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Beta Mu and the Canadian Bandmasters Association.[6] Before his death, Hovey continued to direct numerous bands and ensembles and wrote or edited many music instruction books and methods which are still in use today.[7] Hovey was also inducted into the National Band Association's Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors shortly before his death in March, 1986.[1]

Personal life

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Hovey married Ruth Emily Sinden from Maquoketa, Iowa in December 1927, whom he met while a student at Iowa State Teachers College.[1] After her death in 1978, Hovey married Helen Gowdy in 1979.[7] Hovey had two daughters by the previous marriage. Hovey died on March 14, 1986.[1]

List of works

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Books

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  • Advanced Technique for Bands: Trumpet By Nilo W. Hovey (M.M. Cole Publishing Co., 1980)
  • Advanced Technique for Bands: Alto Saxophone By Nilo W. Hovey (M.M. Cole Publishing Co., 1980)
  • Belwin Clarinet Method, Book One By Kenneth Gekeler, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Belwin Clarinet Method, Book 2 (as editor) By Gekeler & Kenneth, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Belwin Saxophone Method By Kenneth Gekeler, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Belwin Oboe Method, Book One (as editor) By Kenneth Gekeler, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Belwin Flute Method Book Two By Kenneth Gekeler, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Belwin Elementary Band Method: Trombone (Bass Clef) By Fred Weber, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Belwin Elementary Band Method By Fred Weber, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Belwin Intermediate Band Method Bb Cornet (Trumpet) By Fred Weber, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Cimera-Hovey Method for Trombone and Baritone By Jaroslav Cimera and Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Daily Exercises for Saxophone By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Edwards-Hovey Method for Cornet or Trumpet By Austyn R. Edwards, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Edwards-Hovey Method for Cornet or Trumpet, Bk 2 By Austyn R. Edwards and Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Efficient Rehearsal Procedures for School Bands, (Elkhart: The Selmer Co., 1976)
  • First Book of Practical Studies: Cornet and Trumpet By Robert W. Getchell, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • First Book of Practical Studies for Clarinet By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • First Book of Practical Studies for Tuba By Robert W. Getchell, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • First Book of Practical Studies for Bassoon By D. McDowells, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music 1987)
  • First Book of Practical Studies for Saxophone By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Pottag-Hovey Method for French Horn, Book One By Max P. Pottag and Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet, Book II By Robert W. Getchell, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Rubank Elementary Method Oboe
  • Rubank Elementary Method Clarinet
  • Rubank Elementary Method Saxophone
  • Rubank Elementary Method E-flat/BB-flat Bass (Tuba or Sousaphone)
  • Rubank Instrumental Charts Complete Chromatic Fingering Charts for Basses (Eb & BBb)
  • 2nd Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet (as editor)
  • Second Book of Practical Studies for Clarinet By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Second Book of Practical Studies for Tuba By Robert W. Getchell, Nilo W. Hovey (Editor) (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Second Book of Practical Studies for Saxophone By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • Selmer Teacher’s Guide to the Clarinet (1967)
  • Supplementary Duets for Flutes
  • T-I-P-P-S for Band: E-Flat Alto Saxophone By Nilo W. Hovey (Alfred Music, 1985)
  • T-I-P-P-S for Band: E-Flat Baritone Saxophone
  • T-I-P-P-S for Band: Trombone
  • T-I-P-P-S for Band: C Flute (Piccolo)
  • T-I-P-P-S for Band: B-Flat Tenor Saxophone
  • T-I-P-P-S for Band: Bassoon
  • T-I-P-P-S for Band: Baritone
  • T-I-P-P-S for Band: E-Flat Alto Clarinet[8]

Chamber Compositions

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  • Aria Cantando, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Chanson Moderne, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Clouds in Summer, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Gypsy Moods, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Solo Semplice, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Valse Grazioso, for clarinet and piano (1948, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Song of Spring, for clarinet and piano (1962, with Beldon Leonard)
  • The Carnival of Venice, for clarinet and piano (1964, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Bagatelle, for clarinet and piano (1965, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Andante and Waltz, for clarinet and piano (1968, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Caprice, for clarinet and piano (1968, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Contra Danse, for clarinet and piano (1968, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Il Primo Canto, for clarinet and piano (1968, with Beldon Leonard)
  • In the Minor Mode, for clarinet and piano (1970, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Minuetto, for clarinet and piano (1970, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Reflections, for clarinet and piano (1970, with Beldon Leonard)
  • Concert Piece, for clarinet and piano (1973, with Beldon Leonard)[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Victor William Zajec. "33. Nilo W. Hovey, President 1970", American Bandmasters Association. Retrieved on 25 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Nilo W. Hovey, Induction: February 8, 1986", National Band Association Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 25 February 2015.
  3. ^ Krivin, Martin. A century of wind instrument manufacturing in the United States, 1860-1960. State University of Iowa, 1961, p.167
  4. ^ a b Kansas Music Review, Volumes 27-29. 1965
  5. ^ Boyer, D. Royce, and Philip James. The World War I Army Bandsman: A Diary Account by Philip James. American Music, 1996, pp.185-204.
  6. ^ Selmer Teacher's Guide to the Clarinet
  7. ^ a b "Nilo W. Hovey", Indiana Bandmasters Association, Indiana. Retrieved on 10 February 2015.
  8. ^ a b "Sheet Music Plus", Sheet Music Plus. Retrieved on 27 February 2015.
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