My son plays both the trumpet and the french horn. So far, the double is working out very nicely for him. He's 12 years old, has been playing jazz trumpet for four years and classical horn for two. The jazz/classical distinction works well, in my opinion, as he's not trying to do musically similar things on both instruments.
For my own edification as I consider instrument choices for my other son, who is only eight years old, I'd like to know about woodwind doubles, in particular playing a double reed instrument like the oboe while also playing a single reed instrument like the clarinet or saxophone (or even a no-reed instrument like the flute). If anyone is aware of a woodwind list similar to this one for horn, or one specifically geared to the oboe, please send along any sign-up information. It looks like my youngest will start on oboe in a few weeks. Thanks, and apologies if this message isn't horny enough. :) -S- _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
