Here is a reflector accommodation that I have found to be very small, portable, and practical such that I nearly always carry it in my satchel to rehearsals and concerts. Usually I don't need it, but it is there when I do. I use it whenever the acoustic material behind the bell is unacceptable (heavy curtain for example) or if the horn volume needs to be beefed up (such as when part of the horn section is missing).
It consists of two parts: a lightweight metal folding music stand and your black concert music folder (the heavier the folder the better). Set up the stand at near its lowest position behind your bell at the distance you want. You can control the horizontal and verticle angles of the "reflector" music folder that is opened for maximum reflectance. Of course this may not be stable in a windy environment. I find it works great in doors. I generally use the reflector to bounce the sound upwards to the ceiling, thus preserving some of the indirect reflected quality of the sound that we usually prefer from the horn. Larry ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org