Tis asked >I'm one of those crazy horn players that has chosen to be a middle school band director. I have my own opinions on what types of instruments and mouthpieces should be used for beginning horn players, but I'm interested to know the opinions of everyone else out there. Perhaps another way to word it is what would you recommend a middle school director purchase for his beginners. If you like a specific make/model, please list it, if you just have general characteristics you look for, tell me those too.<<
I would suggest using natural horns made with crooks in F,E, Eb,D and. These horns should be American made and cost no more than $1000 with all the crooks. (inside joke) Imagine how easy it would be to teach a class of 5th grade natural horn players. No fingering to worry about or use as an excuse. Just make sure the music is all "open" and they have the right crooks in. Ear training from the git go. LB _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
