RE: [Hornlist] recital repertoire

2007-02-04 Thread John Baumgart
Col. Arnald Gabriel not only conducts concerts without scores, but also
rehearses without them, knowing everyone's parts well enough to be able to
do so.  This is not just for old standard repertoire pieces he's been
conducting for 50 years, but also for new pieces.

As he demonstrated at a rehearsal with our band one day, he loves telling
stories.  He was conducting a concert in a small town in Italy.  After the
concert, a little old lady came up to him and told him that he was a pretty
good conductor, but that he could be better if he learned how to read music.

Whether he does this to free his attention from the printed page thus
enabling him to better connect with the band, or because it's part of his
shtick I neither know nor care.  As Hans said, what matters most is the
result.

John Baumgart

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Hello Rebecca,  world famous Wagner conductor late Hans
Knappertsbusch had been asked why he were using the score
when conducting while many other conductors did not use it.
He responded: I CAN READ MUSIC.

Off course, he & many other famous conductors could do all
their pieces without the score, but they had the score there
for security.

I know all my solo pieces & most demanding operas by heart,
but never played any piece (except Long Call) from memory
during nearly full 50 years playing professionally as
principal in top level orchestras or as soloist or
recitalist, but I practised most solo pieces without the
music when freshing up pieces, as soon as they were studied
very well.

Inform the relevant decision makers, that the heard RESULT
would count & not the music sheet if used or not.

Prof.Hans Pizka


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Re: [Hornlist] recital repertoire

2007-02-04 Thread Howard Sanner

Margaret Dikel comments, as usual, sagely:
>

Giving departments an ultimatum never works.  When you 
back them into a corner they
usually come out fighting, and between you, me, and the door, you 
will not win.



	Put more generally, never, ever attempt a political power play 
against those who hold all the high cards. You'll always lose, if 
not the battle, then certainly the war.


Howard Sanner
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RE: [Hornlist] recital repertoire

2007-02-04 Thread hans
Margaret, why did you say "the Strauss will not be easy" ???
It is easy to remember & it is a quite easy piece with no
special difficulties except the final very very relaxed
written long held piano-pianissimo ab-g-ab-g - ab-g-ab-g -
ab - ab -. Well, it is a bit tiring & full of romantic
emotion. Otherwise you had good arguments how to deal with
the recital requirements.

Well, one thing comes to mind, when reading such
requirements set up by a school, not by a high grade
academy. They seem to frustrate a lot of young talents, so
no wonder these fail at real auditions as young
professionals. I give the gauntlet to the teachers, as they
cowardly cannot or will not oppose such stupid & useless
regulations set up by ignorant failed province soloists, who
did not make it into the professional orchestra world &
worse the administrators.



 Third, ask why you are being required so much
memorization.  You already have 2 pieces, the Strauss will
not be easy, so why do they insist on Hindemith?  Ask for an
explanation.  Might be they are looking at length of piece
vs number of pieces.  Carry a copy of the Hindemith with you
so it can be reviewed by all.  Do not go into this meeting
alone.  Again, where is your teacher and why is he/she not
speaking on your behalf.

Fourth, accept the final decision and move on.  No one ever
said you will get everything you want in life.  You will
graduate, you will get past this, and you will vow to never
make your own students go through it.  Step up to the
challenge.  If there is a problem, you will not be the first
person who has had a memory slip mid-way through a piece,
and you will certainly not be the most famous performer who
has ever done this.  Learn to handle adversity in a concert
with grace and aplomb, a much harder experience to overcome.

Margaret

(okay, credentials.  BM/Peformance, Boston Conservatory.
Worked there for 6 years, then at MIT for 3, then at
Worcester Polytechnic Institute for 4 before becoming an
independent consultant. Yes, I still play, but I am not
gigging.  Just playing.)






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Re: [Hornlist] recital repertoire

2007-02-04 Thread Margaret Dikel

At 02:33 PM 2/3/2007 -0800, you wrote:
Sorry for the double post.  I am in desperate need of 
information.  I have proposed a recital program to my department for 
my senior recital, which is about a year from now.  They are 
starting to make a requirement that our recitals must be memorized, 
and so I have to petition to not memorize something.  Here is the 
proposed program:


  sacred piece (less than 5 minutes, memorized)
  Mozart horn quintet (15-20 minutes, no repeats except in last 
movement, not memorized)

  Franz Strauss nocturne (5-6 minutes, memorized)
  Hindemith horn sonata (15-20 minutes, not memorized)

  The area where the friction lies is the Hindemith.  My teacher 
does not want me to memorize it, but 2 of the 3 people making the 
decision want me to.  One of the professors (who is not a horn 
player) claimed that the Hindemith is easy to memorize, and is not 
a hard piece.  I have already informed the department that I won't 
play it unless I don't have to memorize it.  I am also only a music 
education major, not a performance major.  So my questions are as 
follows: Is this a legitimate college-level (music education) 
program?  Should I be required to memorize this piece?  Does anyone 
have any suggestions for a 20th century piece that would be easy to 
memorize?  If the people responding to this can also supply their 
credentials in their responses, that would be helpful.  Thanks.


As a former college student, college administrator, and someone who 
has performed recitals,

let me offer my opinion and some suggestions:

First, what are the requirements for your recital as spelled out in 
the college's course catalog
in effect the year you began your program of study?  Seems to me the 
requirements, including
memorization of pieces, should be spelled out there.  (If you didn't 
know, the course
catalog in effect the year you began your program of study is 
essentially a contract stating
your requirements for completing your program, and any later changes 
to these requirements
cannot be enforced upon you.  Check with the college's Registrar for 
the statement of your required
credits plus check the college library for a copy of that 
catalog.)  I remember from my undergrad days
that the MusEd majors were required to perform one piece from memory, 
while the Performance

majors were not.  However, we did 2 recitals to their 1.

Second, why are *you* arguing with the committee when your teacher is 
"releasing" you from this
requirement?  Why isn't he/she speaking to them on your behalf and 
why isn't he/she being given
the final say in your required program?  Talk to your teacher, then 
talk to the department head
one-on-one.  Giving departments an ultimatum never works.  When you 
back them into a corner they
usually come out fighting, and between you, me, and the door, you 
will not win.  Ask for help, don't

go in demanding.

Third, ask why you are being required so much memorization.  You 
already have 2 pieces, the Strauss
will not be easy, so why do they insist on Hindemith?  Ask for an 
explanation.  Might be they are looking
at length of piece vs number of pieces.  Carry a copy of the 
Hindemith with you so it can be reviewed
by all.  Do not go into this meeting alone.  Again, where is your 
teacher and why is he/she not speaking

on your behalf.

Fourth, accept the final decision and move on.  No one ever said you 
will get everything you want in
life.  You will graduate, you will get past this, and you will vow to 
never make your own students go
through it.  Step up to the challenge.  If there is a problem, you 
will not be the first person who has
had a memory slip mid-way through a piece, and you will certainly not 
be the most famous performer
who has ever done this.  Learn to handle adversity in a concert with 
grace and aplomb, a much harder

experience to overcome.

Margaret

(okay, credentials.  BM/Peformance, Boston Conservatory. Worked there 
for 6 years, then at MIT for
3, then at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for 4 before becoming an 
independent consultant. Yes, I

still play, but I am not gigging.  Just playing.)






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Horn / Librarian / Webmaster
JCC Symphony Orchestra
11218 Ashley Drive
Rockville MD 20852
301-881-0122
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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RE: [Hornlist] recital repertoire

2007-02-03 Thread hans
Hello Rebecca,  world famous Wagner conductor late Hans
Knappertsbusch had been asked why he were using the score
when conducting while many other conductors did not use it.
He responded: I CAN READ MUSIC.

Off course, he & many other famous conductors could do all
their pieces without the score, but they had the score there
for security.

I know all my solo pieces & most demanding operas by heart,
but never played any piece (except Long Call) from memory
during nearly full 50 years playing professionally as
principal in top level orchestras or as soloist or
recitalist, but I practised most solo pieces without the
music when freshing up pieces, as soon as they were studied
very well.

Inform the relevant decision makers, that the heard RESULT
would count & not the music sheet if used or not.

Prof.Hans Pizka



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Subject: [Hornlist] recital repertoire

Sorry for the double post.  I am in desperate need of
information.  I have proposed a recital program to my
department for my senior recital, which is about a year from
now.  They are starting to make a requirement that our
recitals must be memorized, and so I have to petition to not
memorize something.  Here is the proposed program:
   
  sacred piece (less than 5 minutes, memorized)
  Mozart horn quintet (15-20 minutes, no repeats except in
last movement, not memorized)
  Franz Strauss nocturne (5-6 minutes, memorized)
  Hindemith horn sonata (15-20 minutes, not memorized)
   
  The area where the friction lies is the Hindemith.  My
teacher does not want me to memorize it, but 2 of the 3
people making the decision want me to.  One of the
professors (who is not a horn player) claimed that the
Hindemith is easy to memorize, and is not a hard piece.  I
have already informed the department that I won't play it
unless I don't have to memorize it.  I am also only a music
education major, not a performance major.  So my questions
are as follows: Is this a legitimate college-level (music
education) program?  Should I be required to memorize this
piece?  Does anyone have any suggestions for a 20th century
piece that would be easy to memorize?  If the people
responding to this can also supply their credentials in
their responses, that would be helpful.  Thanks.
   
  -Rebecca

 
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Re: [Hornlist] recital repertoire

2007-02-03 Thread KendallBetts
In a message dated 2/3/2007 5:34:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

So my  questions are as follows: Is this a legitimate college-level (music 
education)  program? 
<< Yes.  IMO, it's more than  enough. >>

Should I be required to memorize this  piece? 
<< No >>

Does  anyone have any suggestions for a 20th century piece that would be easy 
to  memorize? 
<< Not really.  I think it is ridiculous that you have to  memorize anything 
at all.  Ask that so-called professor that  if he/she is so smart, then why 
ain't they rich?"  >>
 
Good luck, Rebecca.
 
Kendall Betts
_www.horncamp.org_ (http://www.horncamp.org) 
_www.lawsonhorns.com_ (http://www.lawsonhorns.com) 
 
Rebecca's full inquiry:
 
<< Sorry for the double post.  I am in desperate need of  information.  I 
have proposed a recital program to my department for my  senior recital, which 
is 
about a year from now.  They are starting to make  a requirement that our 
recitals must be memorized, and so I have to petition to  not memorize 
something. 
 Here is the proposed program:

sacred piece (less than 5 minutes, memorized)
Mozart horn  quintet (15-20 minutes, no repeats except in last movement, not  
memorized)
Franz Strauss nocturne (5-6 minutes, memorized)
Hindemith horn sonata (15-20 minutes, not memorized)

The area where the friction lies is the Hindemith.  My teacher does not  want 
me to memorize it, but 2 of the 3 people making the decision want me  to.  
One of the professors (who is not a horn player) claimed that the  Hindemith is 
easy to memorize, and is not a hard piece.  I have already  informed the 
department that I won't play it unless I don't have to memorize  it.  I am also 
only a music education major, not a performance major.   So my questions are as 
follows: Is this a legitimate college-level (music  education) program?  Should 
I be required to memorize this piece?   Does anyone have any suggestions for 
a 20th century piece that would be easy to  memorize?  If the people 
responding to this can also supply their  credentials in their responses, that 
would be 
helpful.   Thanks.

-Rebecca   >>

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RE: [Hornlist] recital programming...was:it's not over yet!

2006-10-25 Thread hans
Clever & tasteful decision, indeed. Mozarts music does fit
any settings (nearly) & one can find (nearly) any
combination, which can be (re)produced in a recital without
much compromise. That´s the way things should be arranged.
Bravo !

If the teachers decide all & everything & do it e.g. in the
Britten Serenade way, well, blame the teacher as
irresponsible. Many teachers, by the way, are much too
ambitious with their students & ruin more than to improve
with this kind of recital programming.

=

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yet!

Howard Sanner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Hans
Pizka rightly wonders:
Howard, than I ask why these folks select this piece for the
recital ???

Probably because their teacher assigns it. I don't know how
it is anywhere these days, but in the U.S. when I was in
school, your teacher assigned EVERYTHING you played, and
there was little room for student preference. Recital
programs, like lesson assignments, were essentially handed
down by the teacher, and followed whatever requirements the
school had for recitals (e.g., length, style periods that
had to be included, number of "major" works to be played).

   
   
  If I could relate a personal experience...

  by the time I attended my community college they had
discontinued the requirement that graduating students do a
small recital.  Having learned of this bit of history I went
ahead and programmed and performed one about an hour or so
in length.  It got me out of my semester jury requirement,
provided me with one fantastic performance experience, and
to this day gives me a good feeling when I relive it in my
head. 
  This relates because I chose everything on it myself, my
teacher provided coaching, encouragement, and a little
sanity and perspective on the whole thing, but I was able to
include two friends, one a tenor [yep - "Auf dem strom"] and
a mandolin player ["Deh veinni all finestra" from Don
Giovanni].Should anyone desire more specific information
on the program and such, please email me offline.  thanks
for listening.
  paxmaha





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re: [Hornlist] Recital

2006-10-12 Thread Anna Henry
Mathew,
   
  Depending on what kind of ensemble you're planning on:
   
  Victor Ewald has several nice brass quintets.  You might choose a movement of 
one of those, but I wouldn't recommend the whole thing if you're playing the 
Gliere concerto after it.  There is also an arrangement of Tschesnokov's 
"Salvation is Created" for brass quintet, I don't recall the arranger, but it 
is available from Thompson Edition.  
   
  Hope that helps,
  
Anna
   
  
> > 
> > Hey list, looking for a little feedback.
> > 
> > I am doing a recital this year and have put together this so 
> > far as my rep
> > 
> > *From Russia with horn (or somtheign cool and witty me thinks!)*
> > **
> > *Four Pieces for Horn and Piano. - Gliere*
> > **1. Romance
> > 2. Valse Triste
> > 3. Intermezzo
> > 4. Nocturne
> > 
> > *(Need to put an adaptation here to fill either ensemble or 
> > unaccompanied by a russian composer... ideas?)*
> > **
> > *-Intermission-*
> > **
> > *Concerto for horn and orchestra in B flat op.91 - Gliere*
> > **
> > *(if encore needed the usual. Long Call)*
> > **
> > *-End*
> > **
> > as you can see its is russian based... one in paticular... so 
> > any thoughs on filling that one spot.???
> > And feedback as well would be awesome
> > 
> > Mathew James





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RE: [Hornlist] Recital

2006-10-11 Thread Steve Freides
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> du] On Behalf Of Herbert Foster
> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 12:47 PM
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> 
> The only reason I knew the reference to Horn & Hardart is 
> because my wife is a New Yorker. Most on the list don't even 
> know what an automat is. Please explain.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horn_&_Hardart

and follow the links to "automat" for further info.

-S-
 
> Herb Foster
> 
> --- Steve Freides <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > I would like to suggest the
> > 
> > Concerto for Horn and Hardart
> > 
> > by P.D.Q. Bach, although Hardart players are hard to find 
> these days, 
> > and automats even harder.
> > 
> > Steve "tongue firmly in cheek" Freides
> > 
> > 
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: 
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> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > du] On Behalf Of Mathew James
> > > Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 3:29 PM
> > > To: horn list
> > > Subject: [Hornlist] Recital
> > > 
> > > Hey list, looking for a little feedback.
> > > 
> > > I am doing a recital this year and have put together this 
> so far as 
> > > my rep
> > > 
> > > *From Russia with horn (or somtheign cool and witty me thinks!)*
> > > **
> > > *Four Pieces for Horn and Piano. - Gliere*
> > > **1. Romance
> > > 2. Valse Triste
> > > 3. Intermezzo
> > > 4. Nocturne
> > > 
> > > *(Need to put an adaptation here to fill either ensemble or 
> > > unaccompanied by a russian composer... ideas?)*
> > > **
> > > *-Intermission-*
> > > **
> > > *Concerto for horn and orchestra in B flat op.91 - Gliere*
> > > **
> > > *(if encore needed the usual. Long Call)*
> > > **
> > > *-End*
> > > **
> > > as you can see its is russian based... one in paticular... so any 
> > > thoughs on filling that one spot.???
> > > And feedback as well would be awesome
> > > 
> > > Mathew James
> > > 
> > > 
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RE: [Hornlist] Recital

2006-10-11 Thread Herbert Foster
The only reason I knew the reference to Horn & Hardart is because my wife is a
New Yorker. Most on the list don't even know what an automat is. Please
explain.

Herb Foster

--- Steve Freides <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I would like to suggest the 
> 
> Concerto for Horn and Hardart 
> 
> by P.D.Q. Bach, although Hardart players are hard to find these days, and
> automats even harder.
> 
> Steve "tongue firmly in cheek" Freides
> 
> 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: 
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > du] On Behalf Of Mathew James
> > Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 3:29 PM
> > To: horn list
> > Subject: [Hornlist] Recital
> > 
> > Hey list, looking for a little feedback.
> > 
> > I am doing a recital this year and have put together this so 
> > far as my rep
> > 
> > *From Russia with horn (or somtheign cool and witty me thinks!)*
> > **
> > *Four Pieces for Horn and Piano. - Gliere*
> > **1. Romance
> > 2. Valse Triste
> > 3. Intermezzo
> > 4. Nocturne
> > 
> > *(Need to put an adaptation here to fill either ensemble or 
> > unaccompanied by a russian composer... ideas?)*
> > **
> > *-Intermission-*
> > **
> > *Concerto for horn and orchestra in B flat op.91 - Gliere*
> > **
> > *(if encore needed the usual. Long Call)*
> > **
> > *-End*
> > **
> > as you can see its is russian based... one in paticular... so 
> > any thoughs on filling that one spot.???
> > And feedback as well would be awesome
> > 
> > Mathew James
> > 
> > 
> > --
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Re: [Hornlist] Recital

2006-10-09 Thread David Goldberg

Mathew James wrote:
... recital ... russian based ... 
Want to make 'em cry?  Try something like "Dark Eyes" ("Ochi chornya") 
or "There were days" (westerners will recognize this as "Those were the 
days" (my friend, we thought they'd never end...).  Either 
unaccompanied, or perhaps with a liquid clarinet or violin along with 
you.  There won't be a dry seat in the house.


Check out:  http://russia-in-us.com/Music/Romance/

for several real audio versions (look below the yellow line - under Rada 
and Nikolay Volshaninovs).


Such lush sadness!

--

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   { Math Dept, Washtenaw Community College }
 { Ann Arbor Michigan }
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RE: [Hornlist] Recital

2006-10-09 Thread hans
Greg, there would be a lot of other pieces to put on the
program & to fill a two or three hour or longer program. But
isn´t the program long enough with the four pieces & the
concerto ? The player has just one pair of lips  

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Mathew James wrote:
> *(Need to put an adaptation here to fill either ensemble
or 
> unaccompanied by a russian composer... ideas?)

Buyanovsky Pieces for solo horn. (pub. McCoy)

Greg

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RE: [Hornlist] Recital

2006-10-09 Thread hans
Wouldn´t it be better to prepare a nice calm piece as encore
instead of a "squeezed" Long Call (after the whole program).
Are you really thinking about the Long Call or about the
Call from Siegfrieds Rhine Journey ?  A nice calm piece
would be Tcherepnine´s "Esquisse", short & calm, just
showing nice lines & tone quality. Or Scriabine´s Romance.
Both not big effect pieces but easy & beautiful as encore.
As often said, less is often more.



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Hey list, looking for a little feedback.

I am doing a recital this year and have put together this so
far as my rep

*From Russia with horn (or somtheign cool and witty me
thinks!)*
**
*Four Pieces for Horn and Piano. - Gliere*
**1. Romance
2. Valse Triste
3. Intermezzo
4. Nocturne

*(Need to put an adaptation here to fill either ensemble or
unaccompanied by a russian composer... ideas?)*
**
*-Intermission-*
**
*Concerto for horn and orchestra in B flat op.91 - Gliere*
**
*(if encore needed the usual. Long Call)*
**
*-End*
**
as you can see its is russian based... one in paticular...
so any thoughs on filling that one spot.???
And feedback as well would be awesome

Mathew James


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Re: [Hornlist] Recital

2006-10-09 Thread Greg Campbell

Mathew James wrote:
*(Need to put an adaptation here to fill either ensemble or 
unaccompanied by a russian composer... ideas?)


Buyanovsky Pieces for solo horn. (pub. McCoy)

Greg

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RE: [Hornlist] Recital

2006-10-09 Thread Steve Freides
Yes, somebody was telling me that it's actually an H&H.  I grew up just
outside of Philadelphia, where H&H originated, and they were a fixture of
the landscape back then, even more so in my parents' generation.

I'll have to try the one in the city.

-S- 

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Re: [Hornlist] Recital

2006-10-09 Thread Jasoncat
Steve new automat in the Village 
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Re: [Hornlist] Recital

2006-10-09 Thread billbamberg
A piece with a Russian/Polish character I've gotten good response to is 
Miniatury, for horn and piano, by Czeslaw Grudzinski, in six short 
movements. The horn part is quite low, with the piano pulling a lot of 
the weight, so it gives you a break between the fireworks. With the 
right accompanist, it can add a lot of color to a recital, but extract 
a very small price.

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Subject: [Hornlist] Recital

Hey list, looking for a little feedback.

 I am doing a recital this year and have put together this so far as my 
rep


*From Russia with horn (or somtheign cool and witty me thinks!)*
**
*Four Pieces for Horn and Piano. - Gliere*
* *1. Romance
2. Valse Triste
3. Intermezzo
4. Nocturne

 *(Need to put an adaptation here to fill either ensemble or 
unaccompanied by

a russian composer... ideas?)*
**
*-Intermission-*
**
*Concerto for horn and orchestra in B flat op.91 - Gliere*
**
*(if encore needed the usual. Long Call)*
**
*-End*
**
 as you can see its is russian based... one in paticular... so any 
thoughs on

filling that one spot.???
And feedback as well would be awesome

Mathew James

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RE: [Hornlist] Recital

2006-10-09 Thread Steve Freides
I would like to suggest the 

Concerto for Horn and Hardart 

by P.D.Q. Bach, although Hardart players are hard to find these days, and
automats even harder.

Steve "tongue firmly in cheek" Freides


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> 
> Hey list, looking for a little feedback.
> 
> I am doing a recital this year and have put together this so 
> far as my rep
> 
> *From Russia with horn (or somtheign cool and witty me thinks!)*
> **
> *Four Pieces for Horn and Piano. - Gliere*
> **1. Romance
> 2. Valse Triste
> 3. Intermezzo
> 4. Nocturne
> 
> *(Need to put an adaptation here to fill either ensemble or 
> unaccompanied by a russian composer... ideas?)*
> **
> *-Intermission-*
> **
> *Concerto for horn and orchestra in B flat op.91 - Gliere*
> **
> *(if encore needed the usual. Long Call)*
> **
> *-End*
> **
> as you can see its is russian based... one in paticular... so 
> any thoughs on filling that one spot.???
> And feedback as well would be awesome
> 
> Mathew James
> 
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Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions

2003-08-14 Thread Chris Tedesco
That reminds me, Gail Williams mentioned at a workshop this past year at BGSU
that she has never played a transcription until that recital where she played
the Gliere.

yeah shiga,
Chris

--- David Goldklang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Generally when it comes to planning a senior recital, your teacher will 
> be the best source for repertoire pickings.  Some teachers already have 
> a program in mind while others may want you to choose the pieces 
> yourself, but your teacher is probably more familiar with your playing 
> than anyone else and will therefore be able to suggest music which is 
> ideal for your particular horn playing abilities.  What I suggest 
> (aside from talking with your teacher) is to listen to as many 
> recordings of pieces for horn and piano as you can find.  Decide what 
> pieces you really like and would be best suited to your own strengths.  
> Try to represent various styles/periods and mix the piece lengths - 
> alternating between long and short pieces makes it more enjoyable for 
> the audience.
> 
> Something else to consider is the piano accompaniment.  When you 
> perform a recital with horn and piano, it is best to stick to music 
> actually written for that combination (or transcribed from music for 
> another instrument and piano) and to avoid music written for horn and 
> orchestra that has been reduced.  The reduction of the orchestra part 
> to Strauss 1 is cumbersome for any pianist and often the result is 
> difficult for an audience to listen to.  Don't detract from your own 
> amazing performance by selecting music that will leave the pianist 
> flailing behind you.
> 
> Off the topic of repertoire, but related to recital presentations, 
> there are two very important things you can do to enable better 
> connection with your audience...
> 
> 1. Memorize your music.  Having a music stand between you and the 
> audience creates a physical barrier that distances you from them.  The 
> idea is to engage your listeners and making direct eye contact, or at 
> least the illusion of eye contact, is a great way to connect with them. 
>   Also, performing music memorized is more impressive.
> 
> 2. Talk to the audience.  Whenever possible, you should speak to the 
> audience between pieces.  This personalizes the performance and also 
> makes the recital more interesting for the listeners.  You can talk 
> about the composers, the repertoire, yourself, the horn, or anything 
> else that might enhance the experience for everyone.  This is also the 
> perfect opportunity to educate people about horn playing.  Answer all 
> those questions that everyone always asks, such as: "why do you put 
> your hand in the bell?" or "why is it called a French horn?"  I've had 
> people approach me after recitals and comment on how much they 
> appreciated that I spoke during the recital and how it became more 
> enjoyable than other performances they had attended where the 
> performers didn't do any speaking.
> 
> -David
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> On Monday, August 4, 2003, at 06:55  AM, Lanetra Carther wrote:
> 
> > I am not sure if anyone recieved my email about recital suggestions 
> > for my senior recital that I will be putting on late in the fall.  I 
> > had a junior recital last year and it was excellent, according to my 
> > professor.  I played Hindemith's horn sonata, the beethoven sonata and 
> > Intermezzo by Gliere.  I meant to play a contemporary piece with no 
> > pianist also, but for some reason, I misplaced the music shortly 
> > before my recital.  So, I went with three pieces, which turned out to 
> > be enough.  I am now seeking material for my senior recital.  I have 
> > learned the Strauss No. 1 and have played different movements at 
> > different times.  I figured I'd do the whole thing for my recital.  
> > So, Strauss is on the list for sure.  As far as what else to do, that 
> > is where I could use suggestions.  I plan to play three solo pieces 
> > and two brass quintet pieces.  I think that would be plenty to do.  
> > Other than Strauss, I'm in the dark.  Suggestions would be great.  
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -LaNetra
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RE: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions

2003-08-14 Thread Lanetra Carther
Yep, I'm the black girl you met:-)


From: "Loren Mayhew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'The Horn List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 07:53:32 -0700
  I agree that there were few black players, but I think there were more
than two. I met a very tall handsome black man and a black woman and don't
forget Mr. Pelletier who is simply a marvelous player.
Loren Mayhew
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Of
Lanetra Carther
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 8:18 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions

Hey, I was at that workshop too!!!  There were only 2 black horn players
there, and I  am the female.  I was impressed by her ability for such a
small woman.  That was the first horn workshop that I had ever been to.  It
was a very informational weekend for me.  I tried out for the solo
competition, but I did not win anything.  I won three critique sheets.  I 
am

a pretty good horn player, so I was a wee bit upset when I found out that I
didn't advance.  It took me about two hours to get over it, and I was good
as new.  I now have learned to take experiences like that with me to the
practice room.
>From: Chris Tedesco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions
>Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:29:14 -0700 (PDT)
>
>That reminds me, Gail Williams mentioned at a workshop this past year at
>BGSU
>that she has never played a transcription until that recital where she
>played
>the Gliere.
>
>yeah shiga,
>Chris
>
>--- David Goldklang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Generally when it comes to planning a senior recital, your teacher 
will
> > be the best source for repertoire pickings.  Some teachers already 
have
> > a program in mind while others may want you to choose the pieces
> > yourself, but your teacher is probably more familiar with your playing
> > than anyone else and will therefore be able to suggest music which is
> > ideal for your particular horn playing abilities.  What I suggest
> > (aside from talking with your teacher) is to listen to as many
> > recordings of pieces for horn and piano as you can find.  Decide what
> > pieces you really like and would be best suited to your own strengths.
> > Try to represent various styles/periods and mix the piece lengths -
> > alternating between long and short pieces makes it more enjoyable for
> > the audience.
> >
> > Something else to consider is the piano accompaniment.  When you
> > perform a recital with horn and piano, it is best to stick to music
> > actually written for that combination (or transcribed from music for
> > another instrument and piano) and to avoid music written for horn and
> > orchestra that has been reduced.  The reduction of the orchestra part
> > to Strauss 1 is cumbersome for any pianist and often the result is
> > difficult for an audience to listen to.  Don't detract from your own
> > amazing performance by selecting music that will leave the pianist
> > flailing behind you.
> >
> > Off the topic of repertoire, but related to recital presentations,
> > there are two very important things you can do to enable better
> > connection with your audience...
> >
> > 1. Memorize your music.  Having a music stand between you and the
> > audience creates a physical barrier that distances you from them.  The
> > idea is to engage your listeners and making direct eye contact, or at
> > least the illusion of eye contact, is a great way to connect with 
them.
> >   Also, performing music memorized is more impressive.
> >
> > 2. Talk to the audience.  Whenever possible, you should speak to the
> > audience between pieces.  This personalizes the performance and also
> > makes the recital more interesting for the listeners.  You can talk
> > about the composers, the repertoire, yourself, the horn, or anything
> > else that might enhance the experience for everyone.  This is also the
> > perfect opportunity to educate people about horn playing.  Answer all
> > those questions that everyone always asks, such as: "why do you put
> > your hand in the bell?" or "why is it called a French horn?"  I've had
> > people approach me after recitals and comment on how much they
> > appreciated that I spoke during the recital and how it became more
> > enjoyable than other performances they had attended where the
> > performers didn

RE: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions

2003-08-12 Thread Loren Mayhew
  I agree that there were few black players, but I think there were more
than two. I met a very tall handsome black man and a black woman and don't
forget Mr. Pelletier who is simply a marvelous player.

Loren Mayhew
\@()
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(520) 403-6897 


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Lanetra Carther
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 8:18 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions

Hey, I was at that workshop too!!!  There were only 2 black horn players 
there, and I  am the female.  I was impressed by her ability for such a 
small woman.  That was the first horn workshop that I had ever been to.  It 
was a very informational weekend for me.  I tried out for the solo 
competition, but I did not win anything.  I won three critique sheets.  I am

a pretty good horn player, so I was a wee bit upset when I found out that I 
didn't advance.  It took me about two hours to get over it, and I was good 
as new.  I now have learned to take experiences like that with me to the 
practice room.


>From: Chris Tedesco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions
>Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:29:14 -0700 (PDT)
>
>That reminds me, Gail Williams mentioned at a workshop this past year at 
>BGSU
>that she has never played a transcription until that recital where she 
>played
>the Gliere.
>
>yeah shiga,
>Chris
>
>--- David Goldklang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Generally when it comes to planning a senior recital, your teacher will
> > be the best source for repertoire pickings.  Some teachers already have
> > a program in mind while others may want you to choose the pieces
> > yourself, but your teacher is probably more familiar with your playing
> > than anyone else and will therefore be able to suggest music which is
> > ideal for your particular horn playing abilities.  What I suggest
> > (aside from talking with your teacher) is to listen to as many
> > recordings of pieces for horn and piano as you can find.  Decide what
> > pieces you really like and would be best suited to your own strengths.
> > Try to represent various styles/periods and mix the piece lengths -
> > alternating between long and short pieces makes it more enjoyable for
> > the audience.
> >
> > Something else to consider is the piano accompaniment.  When you
> > perform a recital with horn and piano, it is best to stick to music
> > actually written for that combination (or transcribed from music for
> > another instrument and piano) and to avoid music written for horn and
> > orchestra that has been reduced.  The reduction of the orchestra part
> > to Strauss 1 is cumbersome for any pianist and often the result is
> > difficult for an audience to listen to.  Don't detract from your own
> > amazing performance by selecting music that will leave the pianist
> > flailing behind you.
> >
> > Off the topic of repertoire, but related to recital presentations,
> > there are two very important things you can do to enable better
> > connection with your audience...
> >
> > 1. Memorize your music.  Having a music stand between you and the
> > audience creates a physical barrier that distances you from them.  The
> > idea is to engage your listeners and making direct eye contact, or at
> > least the illusion of eye contact, is a great way to connect with them.
> >   Also, performing music memorized is more impressive.
> >
> > 2. Talk to the audience.  Whenever possible, you should speak to the
> > audience between pieces.  This personalizes the performance and also
> > makes the recital more interesting for the listeners.  You can talk
> > about the composers, the repertoire, yourself, the horn, or anything
> > else that might enhance the experience for everyone.  This is also the
> > perfect opportunity to educate people about horn playing.  Answer all
> > those questions that everyone always asks, such as: "why do you put
> > your hand in the bell?" or "why is it called a French horn?"  I've had
> > people approach me after recitals and comment on how much they
> > appreciated that I spoke during the recital and how it became more
> > enjoyable than other performances they had attended where the
> > performers didn't do any speaking.
> >
> > -David
> >
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Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions

2003-08-05 Thread Lanetra Carther
Hey, I was at that workshop too!!!  There were only 2 black horn players 
there, and I  am the female.  I was impressed by her ability for such a 
small woman.  That was the first horn workshop that I had ever been to.  It 
was a very informational weekend for me.  I tried out for the solo 
competition, but I did not win anything.  I won three critique sheets.  I am 
a pretty good horn player, so I was a wee bit upset when I found out that I 
didn't advance.  It took me about two hours to get over it, and I was good 
as new.  I now have learned to take experiences like that with me to the 
practice room.


From: Chris Tedesco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:29:14 -0700 (PDT)
That reminds me, Gail Williams mentioned at a workshop this past year at 
BGSU
that she has never played a transcription until that recital where she 
played
the Gliere.

yeah shiga,
Chris
--- David Goldklang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Generally when it comes to planning a senior recital, your teacher will
> be the best source for repertoire pickings.  Some teachers already have
> a program in mind while others may want you to choose the pieces
> yourself, but your teacher is probably more familiar with your playing
> than anyone else and will therefore be able to suggest music which is
> ideal for your particular horn playing abilities.  What I suggest
> (aside from talking with your teacher) is to listen to as many
> recordings of pieces for horn and piano as you can find.  Decide what
> pieces you really like and would be best suited to your own strengths.
> Try to represent various styles/periods and mix the piece lengths -
> alternating between long and short pieces makes it more enjoyable for
> the audience.
>
> Something else to consider is the piano accompaniment.  When you
> perform a recital with horn and piano, it is best to stick to music
> actually written for that combination (or transcribed from music for
> another instrument and piano) and to avoid music written for horn and
> orchestra that has been reduced.  The reduction of the orchestra part
> to Strauss 1 is cumbersome for any pianist and often the result is
> difficult for an audience to listen to.  Don't detract from your own
> amazing performance by selecting music that will leave the pianist
> flailing behind you.
>
> Off the topic of repertoire, but related to recital presentations,
> there are two very important things you can do to enable better
> connection with your audience...
>
> 1. Memorize your music.  Having a music stand between you and the
> audience creates a physical barrier that distances you from them.  The
> idea is to engage your listeners and making direct eye contact, or at
> least the illusion of eye contact, is a great way to connect with them.
>   Also, performing music memorized is more impressive.
>
> 2. Talk to the audience.  Whenever possible, you should speak to the
> audience between pieces.  This personalizes the performance and also
> makes the recital more interesting for the listeners.  You can talk
> about the composers, the repertoire, yourself, the horn, or anything
> else that might enhance the experience for everyone.  This is also the
> perfect opportunity to educate people about horn playing.  Answer all
> those questions that everyone always asks, such as: "why do you put
> your hand in the bell?" or "why is it called a French horn?"  I've had
> people approach me after recitals and comment on how much they
> appreciated that I spoke during the recital and how it became more
> enjoyable than other performances they had attended where the
> performers didn't do any speaking.
>
> -David
>
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> \ \   \| Dürk |,' | .  New World Symphony  \
>   \ \   \  D4  /_. |  ':::  Miami Beach, Florida USA \
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> \||
>
> On Monday, August 4, 2003, at 06:55  AM, Lanetra Carther wrote:
>
> > I am not sure if anyone recieved my email about recital suggestions
> > for my senior recital that I will be putting on late in the fall.  I
> > had a junior recital last year and it was excellent, according to my
> > professor.  I played Hindemith's horn sonata, the beethoven sonata and
> > Intermezzo by Gliere.  I meant to play a contemporary piece with no
> > pianist also, but for some reason, I misplaced the music shortly
> > before my recital.  So, I went with three pieces, which turned out to

Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions

2003-08-04 Thread Chris Tedesco
Don't like Mozart?  The Haydn concerti are comparable I think.  They are more
technically difficult, but I think that they are as good of pieces.  They are a
bit more baroquey though.  

Chris

--- Lanetra Carther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Wow.  That's one hell of a program.  I am getting ahead of myself with my 
> program, because it will not happen until November 13th.  School will be 
> starting soon and I will surely get most of my ideas from my teacher.  
> However, I would like to decide what my program will be.  I like the solo 
> called Reveries by Saint-Saens.  That is so pretty.  I played it in high 
> school and I kinda enjoy coming back to solos that I have played in middle 
> and high school.  They sound so much better the more mature you get as a 
> horn player.  I am not a big Mozart fan, but I will put a couple of 
> movements on my recital if I need to.  Thanks for the suggestions.
> 
> 
> >From: Chris Tedesco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions
> >Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 10:04:50 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >When it comes to recital programming, there are a lot of different ways to
> >organize your rep.  My teacher explained to me that he thinks a "well 
> >rounded"
> >recital is best for undergrad and what not.  My junior recital was in this
> >order
> >
> >Berg - Horn Lokke (Modern and Unaccompanied)
> >Mozart 4 (A staple of rep, classical, and the longest work, therefore 
> >making it
> >the "anchor)
> >Glazunow - Reverie (short and romantic)
> >Bozza - Sur Les Cimes (hyper-sleezy and french)
> >
> >My next recital is going to be similarly programmed although the order 
> >isn't
> >for certain
> >
> >Mozart 1 (Another staple, and classical)
> >F. Strauss - Nocturne (short and romantic)
> >Dukas - Villanelle (french and sleazy)
> >Schumann - Konzertstuecke first movement with my quartet(we are also 
> >performing
> >this movement with our wind ensemble a couple weeks after my recital, so 
> >this
> >is partially why it's programmed on my recital)
> >
> >If you are using Strauss 1 as your anchor you have a few options for
> >programming.
> >
> >You could do
> >
> >Strauss 1 - Romantic and the anchor
> >Bozza - En Foret - french
> >Something shorter and modern, possibly unaccompanied
> >perhaps something classical, but not too long like the concert rondo
> >etc.etc.
> >
> >I don't mean to use the Classical, Romantic, Modern, French has a mold, but 
> >the
> >idea is to play things of contrasting style.  That is, I would save your
> >Ultra-Sleezy-All-Bozza-Recital for later.
> >
> >Chris
> >
> >PS. Before I die, I WILL do an all Bozza recital entitled "The Worst 
> >Composer
> >Ever: E. Bozza"
> >
> >
> >--- Lanetra Carther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > I am not sure if anyone recieved my email about recital suggestions for 
> >my
> > > senior recital that I will be putting on late in the fall.  I had a 
> >junior
> > > recital last year and it was excellent, according to my professor.  I 
> >played
> > > Hindemith's horn sonata, the beethoven sonata and Intermezzo by Gliere.  
> >I
> > > meant to play a contemporary piece with no pianist also, but for some
> > > reason, I misplaced the music shortly before my recital.  So, I went 
> >with
> > > three pieces, which turned out to be enough.  I am now seeking material 
> >for
> > > my senior recital.  I have learned the Strauss No. 1 and have played
> > > different movements at different times.  I figured I'd do the whole 
> >thing
> > > for my recital.  So, Strauss is on the list for sure.  As far as what 
> >else
> > > to do, that is where I could use suggestions.  I plan to play three solo
> > > pieces and two brass quintet pieces.  I think that would be plenty to 
> >do.
> > > Other than Strauss, I'm in the dark.  Suggestions would be great.  
> >Thanks.
> > >
> > > -LaNetra
> > >
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Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions

2003-08-04 Thread David Goldklang
Generally when it comes to planning a senior recital, your teacher will 
be the best source for repertoire pickings.  Some teachers already have 
a program in mind while others may want you to choose the pieces 
yourself, but your teacher is probably more familiar with your playing 
than anyone else and will therefore be able to suggest music which is 
ideal for your particular horn playing abilities.  What I suggest 
(aside from talking with your teacher) is to listen to as many 
recordings of pieces for horn and piano as you can find.  Decide what 
pieces you really like and would be best suited to your own strengths.  
Try to represent various styles/periods and mix the piece lengths - 
alternating between long and short pieces makes it more enjoyable for 
the audience.

Something else to consider is the piano accompaniment.  When you 
perform a recital with horn and piano, it is best to stick to music 
actually written for that combination (or transcribed from music for 
another instrument and piano) and to avoid music written for horn and 
orchestra that has been reduced.  The reduction of the orchestra part 
to Strauss 1 is cumbersome for any pianist and often the result is 
difficult for an audience to listen to.  Don't detract from your own 
amazing performance by selecting music that will leave the pianist 
flailing behind you.

Off the topic of repertoire, but related to recital presentations, 
there are two very important things you can do to enable better 
connection with your audience...

1. Memorize your music.  Having a music stand between you and the 
audience creates a physical barrier that distances you from them.  The 
idea is to engage your listeners and making direct eye contact, or at 
least the illusion of eye contact, is a great way to connect with them. 
 Also, performing music memorized is more impressive.

2. Talk to the audience.  Whenever possible, you should speak to the 
audience between pieces.  This personalizes the performance and also 
makes the recital more interesting for the listeners.  You can talk 
about the composers, the repertoire, yourself, the horn, or anything 
else that might enhance the experience for everyone.  This is also the 
perfect opportunity to educate people about horn playing.  Answer all 
those questions that everyone always asks, such as: "why do you put 
your hand in the bell?" or "why is it called a French horn?"  I've had 
people approach me after recitals and comment on how much they 
appreciated that I spoke during the recital and how it became more 
enjoyable than other performances they had attended where the 
performers didn't do any speaking.

-David

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On Monday, August 4, 2003, at 06:55  AM, Lanetra Carther wrote:

I am not sure if anyone recieved my email about recital suggestions 
for my senior recital that I will be putting on late in the fall.  I 
had a junior recital last year and it was excellent, according to my 
professor.  I played Hindemith's horn sonata, the beethoven sonata and 
Intermezzo by Gliere.  I meant to play a contemporary piece with no 
pianist also, but for some reason, I misplaced the music shortly 
before my recital.  So, I went with three pieces, which turned out to 
be enough.  I am now seeking material for my senior recital.  I have 
learned the Strauss No. 1 and have played different movements at 
different times.  I figured I'd do the whole thing for my recital.  
So, Strauss is on the list for sure.  As far as what else to do, that 
is where I could use suggestions.  I plan to play three solo pieces 
and two brass quintet pieces.  I think that would be plenty to do.  
Other than Strauss, I'm in the dark.  Suggestions would be great.  
Thanks.

-LaNetra

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Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions

2003-08-04 Thread Lanetra Carther
Wow.  That's one hell of a program.  I am getting ahead of myself with my 
program, because it will not happen until November 13th.  School will be 
starting soon and I will surely get most of my ideas from my teacher.  
However, I would like to decide what my program will be.  I like the solo 
called Reveries by Saint-Saens.  That is so pretty.  I played it in high 
school and I kinda enjoy coming back to solos that I have played in middle 
and high school.  They sound so much better the more mature you get as a 
horn player.  I am not a big Mozart fan, but I will put a couple of 
movements on my recital if I need to.  Thanks for the suggestions.


From: Chris Tedesco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 10:04:50 -0700 (PDT)
When it comes to recital programming, there are a lot of different ways to
organize your rep.  My teacher explained to me that he thinks a "well 
rounded"
recital is best for undergrad and what not.  My junior recital was in this
order

Berg - Horn Lokke (Modern and Unaccompanied)
Mozart 4 (A staple of rep, classical, and the longest work, therefore 
making it
the "anchor)
Glazunow - Reverie (short and romantic)
Bozza - Sur Les Cimes (hyper-sleezy and french)

My next recital is going to be similarly programmed although the order 
isn't
for certain

Mozart 1 (Another staple, and classical)
F. Strauss - Nocturne (short and romantic)
Dukas - Villanelle (french and sleazy)
Schumann - Konzertstuecke first movement with my quartet(we are also 
performing
this movement with our wind ensemble a couple weeks after my recital, so 
this
is partially why it's programmed on my recital)

If you are using Strauss 1 as your anchor you have a few options for
programming.
You could do

Strauss 1 - Romantic and the anchor
Bozza - En Foret - french
Something shorter and modern, possibly unaccompanied
perhaps something classical, but not too long like the concert rondo
etc.etc.
I don't mean to use the Classical, Romantic, Modern, French has a mold, but 
the
idea is to play things of contrasting style.  That is, I would save your
Ultra-Sleezy-All-Bozza-Recital for later.

Chris

PS. Before I die, I WILL do an all Bozza recital entitled "The Worst 
Composer
Ever: E. Bozza"

--- Lanetra Carther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am not sure if anyone recieved my email about recital suggestions for 
my
> senior recital that I will be putting on late in the fall.  I had a 
junior
> recital last year and it was excellent, according to my professor.  I 
played
> Hindemith's horn sonata, the beethoven sonata and Intermezzo by Gliere.  
I
> meant to play a contemporary piece with no pianist also, but for some
> reason, I misplaced the music shortly before my recital.  So, I went 
with
> three pieces, which turned out to be enough.  I am now seeking material 
for
> my senior recital.  I have learned the Strauss No. 1 and have played
> different movements at different times.  I figured I'd do the whole 
thing
> for my recital.  So, Strauss is on the list for sure.  As far as what 
else
> to do, that is where I could use suggestions.  I plan to play three solo
> pieces and two brass quintet pieces.  I think that would be plenty to 
do.
> Other than Strauss, I'm in the dark.  Suggestions would be great.  
Thanks.
>
> -LaNetra
>
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Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions

2003-08-04 Thread Chris Tedesco
When it comes to recital programming, there are a lot of different ways to
organize your rep.  My teacher explained to me that he thinks a "well rounded"
recital is best for undergrad and what not.  My junior recital was in this
order

Berg - Horn Lokke (Modern and Unaccompanied)
Mozart 4 (A staple of rep, classical, and the longest work, therefore making it
the "anchor)
Glazunow - Reverie (short and romantic)
Bozza - Sur Les Cimes (hyper-sleezy and french)

My next recital is going to be similarly programmed although the order isn't
for certain

Mozart 1 (Another staple, and classical)
F. Strauss - Nocturne (short and romantic)
Dukas - Villanelle (french and sleazy)
Schumann - Konzertstuecke first movement with my quartet(we are also performing
this movement with our wind ensemble a couple weeks after my recital, so this
is partially why it's programmed on my recital)

If you are using Strauss 1 as your anchor you have a few options for
programming.

You could do

Strauss 1 - Romantic and the anchor
Bozza - En Foret - french 
Something shorter and modern, possibly unaccompanied
perhaps something classical, but not too long like the concert rondo
etc.etc.

I don't mean to use the Classical, Romantic, Modern, French has a mold, but the
idea is to play things of contrasting style.  That is, I would save your
Ultra-Sleezy-All-Bozza-Recital for later.  

Chris

PS. Before I die, I WILL do an all Bozza recital entitled "The Worst Composer
Ever: E. Bozza"


--- Lanetra Carther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am not sure if anyone recieved my email about recital suggestions for my 
> senior recital that I will be putting on late in the fall.  I had a junior 
> recital last year and it was excellent, according to my professor.  I played 
> Hindemith's horn sonata, the beethoven sonata and Intermezzo by Gliere.  I 
> meant to play a contemporary piece with no pianist also, but for some 
> reason, I misplaced the music shortly before my recital.  So, I went with 
> three pieces, which turned out to be enough.  I am now seeking material for 
> my senior recital.  I have learned the Strauss No. 1 and have played 
> different movements at different times.  I figured I'd do the whole thing 
> for my recital.  So, Strauss is on the list for sure.  As far as what else 
> to do, that is where I could use suggestions.  I plan to play three solo 
> pieces and two brass quintet pieces.  I think that would be plenty to do.  
> Other than Strauss, I'm in the dark.  Suggestions would be great.  Thanks.
> 
> -LaNetra
> 
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Re: [Hornlist] Recital suggestions

2003-08-04 Thread Mark Louttit
Lenetra,

What does your horn teacher suggest ? In the context of my experience,
anyway, the horn professor will have some helpful ideas. I realize that in
an earlier post, you indicated that this recital was optional, nevertheless,
I am sure that you teacher has some definite ideas.

Mark L.

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