I have to agree with Hans. In my experiences playing horn, I played Principal all through college, but when I returned home and began playing professionally, I won positions playing low horn (second). Although Hans has at times said some things about "tutti" players, every part in the orchestra is very important, and as he states and I whole heartily agree with, playing second IS very satisfying. Last month, I got to really enjoy myself by playing a couple of easy, but important solo passages in Beethoven's fifth piano concerto. It was also enjoyable to play the low Bb and having to make sure the entrance was good and in tune. It was nice for me after rehearsal when the Principal Clarinet turned around and said "Nice job on the low note, Walt". The part is not significant, but has to be heard... Revel in the fact that you are supporting the overall sound of great music. It's like professional hockey, not everyone can score the goals, but in the words of Scotty Bowman, one the greatest hockey coaches of all time, defense and goaltending win Stanley cups. Defense and Goaltending is a thankless, not flamboyant job, but is still very necessary
That's my opinion
Walt Lewis 2nd Horn, Lake St. Clair Symphony Orchestra (St. Clair Shores, Michigan) 2nd Horn, Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra (Grosse Pointe, Michigan)
At 07:46 AM 12/4/03 +0100, Hans Pizka scrieb:
Regarding first chair: Knowing your many problems with embouchure, tone, safety, etc. (as you described), would it not be wise, not to look for the first chair NOW, but may-be in a year or two. And with a multitude of problems, serving as an assisting second horn can be very, very nice & satisfying.
Think about.
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Hello everyone, I have a question regarding valve sluggishness. This last Sunday I was at my Youth Symphony rehearsal, andmy trigger was giving me problems with sticking. Finally when we play Capriccio Italien, in the middle of the 2 horn solo, as I activiated the trigger, i doubted its reliability, my doubts were confirmed, some what expectedly...IT STUCK! It was fine when i needed it
activated during the solo, but when i let go, the vaalve held on! 2nd horn part was ruined for that! The concert is this Sunday, I cant take it into the shop, it would probably take a week or 3 to get it back, and I dont trust myself to disassemble valves for cleaning. Any solutions? I use the Holton Valve oil, what is it to be considered? Acidic? Sinthetic? Would kerosene help with the valve(s)? Do i just oil it under the valve caps and underneath stop arm? Or do i put it in a slide and turn the horn upside down? Hurry answers are needed VERY SOON! Concert coming up!
All the best, Michael Kolaghassi
P.S. Nex year the first horn is graduating, so I should become first horn....but, if i mess this solo up (not even solo, just a soli of 1st 2nd horn) the conductor will probably try very hard to find someone better than me, or get my teacher to fill in 1st horn spot. _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hans.pizka%40t-online.de
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