Re: [Hornlist] Straight-Ahead E-Flat Alto Horn
In a message dated 2/19/2004 1:18:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > We received in our library a picture book of the tuba picture collection of > Mark S. Chalabala, which includes at least one photo of a "3 valve rotary > baritone--bell front configuration"...I don't know what the key is, but > maybe it's all "potatoes," "potahtoes"?...it also had a picture with > instruments described as a "3 valve rotary baritone & alto horn---Wagner > Tuben configuration"...and by the way, has anyone ever heard of a > "neocor"...I found a reference to this instrument in an old > Henri Lemoine > catalog In the American brass band era, they were usually referred to as a solo alto. ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Concerto Premiere in Dallas
I apologize if this information has already been posted, but I wanted to let hornlisters know about the premiere of Augusta Read Thomas's horn concerto titled “Silver Chant The Litanies" to take place at 8:00pm tomorrow night (Friday) at SMU's Caruth Hall in Dallas. Soloist is Gregory Hustis, Dallas Symphony Principal Hornist. An article about the composition can be read at http://www.smudailycampus.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/02/19/4034454181db2 Susan Snipes _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Straight-Ahead E-Flat Alto Horn
>= Original Message From The Horn List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> = >Dear Friends, > >This reinforces my suspicion that those Eb alto horns are actually >extra-large flugel horns, not little-bitty baritones. (However, the >straight-ahead models may well be more tiring to hold in playing position >than the upright models.) > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3705173344&category=620 I always found the upright models more tiring (and more of a pain) to hold. The ones I have played pretty much required both hands to hold and play the thing. The bell front models I have played had a thumb ring. This way, you could hold the horn and play with one hand when needed (like when flipping pages). It was a lot easier to keep stable when playing and marching, too. YMMV... [snip] -- Jonell Lindholm Reisterstown, MD USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Straight-Ahead E-Flat Alto Horn
At 12:58 PM 2/19/2004 -0500, you wrote: Dear Friends, This reinforces my suspicion that those Eb alto horns are actually extra-large flugel horns, not little-bitty baritones. (However, the straight-ahead models may well be more tiring to hold in playing position than the upright models.) We received in our library a picture book of the tuba picture collection of Mark S. Chalabala, which includes at least one photo of a "3 valve rotary baritone--bell front configuration"...I don't know what the key is, but maybe it's all "potatoes," "potahtoes"?...it also had a picture with instruments described as a "3 valve rotary baritone & alto horn---Wagner Tuben configuration"...and by the way, has anyone ever heard of a "neocor"...I found a reference to this instrument in an old Henri Lemoine catalog Amy ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Straight-Ahead E-Flat Alto Horn
You have to love instruments that sound like an element. "I say Dr. Wiggins, pass me that vial of Altonium-134. It's right next to the Euphonium-219." At any rate I think the best nickname for a Euphonium is "The Iron Cello". It almost works for a sax, as well, but they don't play near as many Cello solos. -William In a message dated 2/19/2004 10:08:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Altonium! My spelling stinks ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Straight-Ahead E-Flat Alto Horn
Altonium! My spelling stinks ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Straight-Ahead E-Flat Alto Horn
We use to call them a altoium! ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Straight-Ahead E-Flat Alto Horn
Dear Friends, This reinforces my suspicion that those Eb alto horns are actually extra-large flugel horns, not little-bitty baritones. (However, the straight-ahead models may well be more tiring to hold in playing position than the upright models.) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3705173344&category=620 Not only that, when an oom-pah polka band somewhere needs somebody to play alto horn (or, pardon the expression, "mellophone"), I think it makes more sense to recruit from among the brotherhood of cornet & trumpet players than from among us horn players. Right? That opinion, however, can be dangerous. When I voiced it to a local hothead fronting a semi-amateur Alpine band around here, he got so angry I wondered if he was going to try to punch me out. -- Alan Cole, rank amateur McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA. ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] mellophone gig bag?
In a message dated 2/18/2004 6:09:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > I've been searching online and had no luck finding one > so far. Does > > anyone know where I can buy a mellophone gig bag? Thanks! I have a beautiful little Besson compensating baritone that is my instrument of choice for playing on the street. Most of my street work is with the Roma Band in the Boston North End when I'm visiting from California. The baritone has no case, so I made a gig bag myself. It turned out to be a very simple project. If you've never visited a decent fabric shop, you'll find they have all kinds of neat stuff. If you ask, they probably can send you to someone who can sew it all up on a heavy duty machine. I found all the material in the remnants section for practically nothing. For the outside, I found some very heavy, grey tweed upholstery material. I also found polyester, padded lining, like a sleeping bag. Use the horn for a pattern, and plan for a draw string closure around the bell. Fit everything up inside out, leaving plenty of extra material for adjustment. Use heavy pins to hold it all together for the seamstress and so you can turn it back, right side to, to check and adjust the fit. For the draw string closure, fold an inch of the covering back on itself to make the pocket. The fabric store will sell draw strings with the metal, spring loaded, barrel fasteners. They will also have all the fittings and webbing to make the carrying strap. Once you have it all pinned up, take it to the seamstress, horn and all. They'll check the fit, and the sewing is done in minutes. Any place doing alterations or upholstery work will have the right machine. If you think you need more protection, I suppose you could put some pieces of fiberboard between the cover and the lining before sewing the draw string pocket. Likewise, an oversize bell cover of fabric covered fiberboard could be made for under the draw string closure, but I never found it necessary with a double, or triple, layer of padding. ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
