Submissions

Submission Criteria

We are looking for the following first-hand information to post on this website: What were Tabuteau‘s musical aims; primarily, what did he say, and how did he teach it as documented by his students, colleagues, and others. This would include lesson notes and first-hand information about the Tabuteau System. In addition: signed letters, music and other annotations in his hand, quips/quotes/witticisms, printed programs that highlight him, reeds/oboes he owned, and photographs of Marcel/Louise Tabuteau (that may include you and others). Any new information about him, recordings, repertoire and other such matters are welcomed. Descriptions of his playing are not needed since that is already well-documented and available from many sources. Any corrections/updates to what now exists on this website would also be appreciated.

Submission Procedure

Following the instructions below, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net with information about your proposed submission. If accepted, we will digitize your material and uploaded it to this website. With your consent, you will be given full credit for your submission. In addition to those living, we encourage family members and friends of deceased musicians to submit any Tabuteau materials that you may have. Thank you for your interest and willingness to help us with this Marcel Tabuteau archival project.

Submission Instructions

A Timeline

If you believe an important event in Tabuteau’s life should be added to this timeline, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net indicating the event you suggest be included.

Academic Papers

If you are aware of any dissertations, theses, treatises, papers, etc. relating to Marcel Tabuteau that you believe should be added to this website, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net indicating title, author, subject matter and date published.

Articles

If you are aware of any print or internet articles relating to Marcel Tabuteau that should be added to this website, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net indicating where it can be found, how to access it, and other pertinent information.

Autographed Photos

If you possess, or are aware of other photographs autographed by or for Marcel Tabuteau that could be added to this website, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net with relevant information.

Books

If there are other books that qualify for inclusion, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net indicating title, author, publisher, year printed, ISBN number (if one exists), and the book’s relevance to Marcel Tabuteau.

Correspondence

If you possess or are aware of any correspondence generated by or directed to Marcel or Louise Tabuteau, please scan and send to msmostovoy@comcast.net as an attachment.  Indicate the recipient’s relationship to Tabuteau, the reason for the letter, and any other relevant information you can provide. All bona fide letters will be posted with your permission.

Documents

If you are aware of other documents pertaining to Marcel Tabuteau that could be added to this website, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net with the pertinent information.

Handwritten Music

If you possess or are aware of any music handwritten by Marcel Tabuteau that could be added to this website, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net with the pertinent information.

Honors

If you are aware of other honors bestowed upon Marcel Tabuteau that should be added, please document and email them to msmostovoy@comcast.net so we may update the listing.

Interviews

If you are aware of any audio / video / print interviews by or about Marcel Tabuteau that could be added to this website, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net .

Original Artwork

If you possess or are aware of any original artwork with Tabuteau’s image that has not been posted, please photograph and send as an attachment to msmostovoy@comcast.net indicating the artist, medium and date created–if known. All bona fide works will be posted with your permission.

Photo Gallery

If you possess or are aware of any old photographs showing images of Marcel/Louise Tabuteau that could be added to this website, please scan and send as an attachment to msmostovoy@comcast.net for review. If known, identify the photographer, others pictured with Tabuteau, the location, year and occasion.

Printed Programs

If you possess or are aware of other printed program pages highlighting Marcel Tabuteau that should be added to this website, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net.

Quotes/Quips

If you would like to add a new Tabuteau quote or quip to the list, please write it out and identify the source and circumstances under which it was said. Email msmostovoy@comcast.net for review.

Recollections

If you have interesting information relating to Marcel Tabuteau derived from his family or anyone who interacted with him that doesn’t fit into other categories on this website, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net for possible inclusion.

Recordings

If you are aware of other recorded repertoire featuring Marcel Tabuteau (playing or conducting) that should be included on this website, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net indicating the composer, piece, performers; and if known: when recorded, if released, format, label, catalogue number, and any other pertinent information available.

Recording/Book Reviews

If there are other recording or book reviews of or about Marcel Tabuteau that should be added to this website, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net indicating where the review(s) can be accessed.

Reeds/Tools

If you possess or are aware of other reeds or tools once belonging to Marcel Tabuteau that should be added to this website, please email msmostovoy@comcast.net.

Related Analog and Digital Media (Videos, Podcasts, Websites, et al.)

If there are other Tabuteau-related media that you believe should be included on this website, please email the URLs to msmostovoy@comcast.net so we may update the entries.

Repertoire

If there is any Tabuteau repertoire excluded, please document the omission and email it to msmostovoy@comcast.net so we may update the list.

Students

If you are aware of any students who studied with Marcel Tabuteau and have been omitted, please document and email msmostovoy@comcast.net so we may update the list.

The Tabuteau System

If you possess or are aware of any first-hand descriptions of the Tabuteau System that could be added to this website, please indicate who documented it and his/her relationship to Marcel Tabuteau. Email msmostovoy@comcast.net.

Sections

Much of the material on this website is being presented with kind permission of the copyright owners. Any use and/or duplication of certain materials must be approved by the copyright owners. Therefore, you must seek permission at msmostovoy@comcast.net before using or duplicating any material to ascertain whether it is presently under copyright. Certain excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given as per the instructions you will receive from your inquiry. If this website has inadvertently posted material without the proper attribution or authorization, to remedy, please contact msmostovoy@comcast.net.

What's New!

An audio interview with Joan Browne (Champie), a private Tabuteau student in the early 1950s.

A photograph of the music stand that was in Tabuteau’s private studio in Philadelphia.

An autographed photo of Marcel Tabuteau inscribed to Vladimir Sokoloff.

An autographed photo of Marcel Tabuteau inscribed to Joan Browne Champie.

With the passing of Wilbur Isaac Hilles in August 2023 and now Martha Scherer-Alfee in February 2024, no oboe students of Marcel Tabuteau at the Curtis Institute are still living.

A letter sent to the Curtis Institute by Laila Storch’s mother about Tabuteau not teaching at Curtis—and the reply.