Hello Diane! I haven't played the Schumann for over 20 years now, and the last time I played it I used a Descant Double horn (Bb/HighF) but as a Student I did play the 1st horn part on my double horn, so it is possible.
If you have the range to play the piece, and you feel you have the stamina to get through it, go ahead. If you can't reach the top register with your own instrument, it is doubtful if you will be able to with a different instrument - I assume you are thinking of a descant horn here? - . Too many players use a Descant horn as a crutch. IMHO if you can't get the notes on a double horn, think carefully about it before embarking on what is certainly not an easy piece to play. if your stamina isn't up to it now, you certainly can do something about that before April next year:-) If you decide to go ahead with the concert, good luck and whatever else you do, enjoy it. Francis -- Francis Pressland Solohornist - Niederrheinische Sinfoniker Krefeld/Moenchengladbach > Hi Everybody, > > Recently I have been asked to principal on the Concertstuck. At first I was > really excited then reality kicked in. I do not own a decant horn. I would like > to know what most people play this piece on? Would it be crazy for me to play > it on my double(E.Schmid)? The concert is in April 2004 I have lots of time to > prepare. My next question is how some of you who have played this piece prepared > for it? > Sincerely, > Diane Doig > _______________________________________________ > post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > set your options at > http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/solohorn%40mac.com _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
