RE: [Hornlist] Christmas Performance
Carl, What helped me in my twelve years in a quintet, largely performing benefit concerts, was to speak to the audience between pieces. It helped "break the ice" and establish a rapport between us and the audience. We developed a regular 'following', and people in attendance often complimented us on the interaction. Obviously, developing a comfort to dialogue with your audience introduces its own stresses, but mastering that has benefits that extend far beyond the concert stage. (Frankly, now that I play in community orchestra, I miss the interaction, and often feel more alone and exposed when delivering a solo passage.) Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT -Original Message- From: Carl Vidos [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 11:38 PM To: Hornlist Memphis Subject:[Hornlist] Christmas Performance Howdy everybody. I'm curious if there are any folks out there who have been playing with a community ensemble and just recently began playing with a brass or wind quintet. Tonight, for the first time since "Solo and Ensemble" contest in high school (we're talking 20+ years here) I played with a brass quintet for a serious audience. I knew the pieces were within my reach technically, but I did not account for, nor did I expect, a serious case of the "nerves." I am quite used to playing in a 90+ piece band and a small horn ensemble. It was a "real" performance (unlike our relaxed horn group sessions) and the place was quite packed with people. It was also a very "live" stage (a church setting.) I suddenly became quite aware of my surroundings and did not want to let fellow ensemble members (and especially the audience) down, but I felt like a bull in a china shop. All went well (with a few tiny slip-ups here and there, but nothing I haven't heard at some college-level performances) until we began playing a Renaissance piece in 5 movements. The fourth movement has a medium-high horn melody with the trombone for about 32 measures. Mostly right at the top of the staff with a bunch of E to F# lip slurs on the Bb side of the horn. By this time, my chops were pretty shot and I was beginning to worry if I was going to make it through the last phrase; I was petrified of taking a quick breath and coming back in on the G above the staff. I made it through (mostly okay, but with a small "flicked" note or two) with lots of air and probably more pressure than was called for, but once that movement ended, I was in a daze. And I was shaking and perspiring like you would not believe. Luckily, the horn licks in the final movement were at an allegro tempo and in the middle of horn range; nobody noticed the shaking or shortness of breath. Despite the nerves, I had a BLAST. The other musicians in the group are far and away more advanced than I am, but they were very supportive. Our trombone player made instant adjustments to match my tuning and made me sound much better than I really am. I'd love to do it again (and may very well have a chance to), but I'm not sure my poor heart can take that kind of pressure, even if it was fun. Though I made it through the concert with only minor bruises (believe me, I'm quite thrilled with that - it could have been a disaster) I know I can play much better than I did. Any suggestions from you folks on at least playing to my full potential during a stressful performance? I know I'm no Lowell Greer, but I'd like to be able to play as well as I can when it really counts. -Carl ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ arsmiley%40usadatanet.net ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Christmas Performance
Howdy everybody. I'm curious if there are any folks out there who have been playing with a community ensemble and just recently began playing with a brass or wind quintet. Tonight, for the first time since "Solo and Ensemble" contest in high school (we're talking 20+ years here) I played with a brass quintet for a serious audience. I knew the pieces were within my reach technically, but I did not account for, nor did I expect, a serious case of the "nerves." I am quite used to playing in a 90+ piece band and a small horn ensemble. It was a "real" performance (unlike our relaxed horn group sessions) and the place was quite packed with people. It was also a very "live" stage (a church setting.) I suddenly became quite aware of my surroundings and did not want to let fellow ensemble members (and especially the audience) down, but I felt like a bull in a china shop. All went well (with a few tiny slip-ups here and there, but nothing I haven't heard at some college-level performances) until we began playing a Renaissance piece in 5 movements. The fourth movement has a medium-high horn melody with the trombone for about 32 measures. Mostly right at the top of the staff with a bunch of E to F# lip slurs on the Bb side of the horn. By this time, my chops were pretty shot and I was beginning to worry if I was going to make it through the last phrase; I was petrified of taking a quick breath and coming back in on the G above the staff. I made it through (mostly okay, but with a small "flicked" note or two) with lots of air and probably more pressure than was called for, but once that movement ended, I was in a daze. And I was shaking and perspiring like you would not believe. Luckily, the horn licks in the final movement were at an allegro tempo and in the middle of horn range; nobody noticed the shaking or shortness of breath. Despite the nerves, I had a BLAST. The other musicians in the group are far and away more advanced than I am, but they were very supportive. Our trombone player made instant adjustments to match my tuning and made me sound much better than I really am. I'd love to do it again (and may very well have a chance to), but I'm not sure my poor heart can take that kind of pressure, even if it was fun. Though I made it through the concert with only minor bruises (believe me, I'm quite thrilled with that - it could have been a disaster) I know I can play much better than I did. Any suggestions from you folks on at least playing to my full potential during a stressful performance? I know I'm no Lowell Greer, but I'd like to be able to play as well as I can when it really counts. -Carl ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Reinhardt Concerto
Paul Rincon wrote: >Does anyone on the list know where I can acquire the Reinhardt concerto >for horn in Eb major? >I have emailed the [EMAIL PROTECTED] but he has yet to respond, Mr. >Thompson, would you happen to have a copy of it? We do indeed have the Reinhardt work available at $19.95 for the horn with piano version, $19.25 for the full score and $27.25 for the set of parts, and of course we would be happy to supply you with those materials. If interested, please contact us privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] David B. Thompson, President Thompson Edition, Inc. http://www.thompsonedition.com ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Reinhardt Concerto
Hello, Does anyone on the list know where I can acquire the Reinhardt concerto for horn in Eb major? I have emailed the [EMAIL PROTECTED] but he has yet to respond, Mr. Thompson, would you happen to have a copy of it? I would be interested as to what you fellow hornlisters have to say about it. Thank you, Paul R. ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] most bang for the buck
Very often we get people who are buying their first double horn and are asking for advice. For some reason I never see the "300" line of Holtons brought up. I have played a few of these and seem very nice to be a "student" horn. I know the bell throat is a bit thicker and that they are missing one tuning crook but they are certainly worth considering for the returning adult player or about 99% of the high school students. I nominate the Holton 300 series for the American horn offering the most for the least. Leonard// Laredo ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] newbie intro: a) Intro-long; b) Which Horn to buy?
In a message dated 12/11/2004 8:01:56 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Would that be Dave Wiener of Podcasting fame? No, I am the Dave Weiner of no particular fame at all. What is Podcasting? Is it horn related? Dave Brass Arts Unlimited Hi Dave, Could it be fishing, foundry, theater, farm or broken bone related? Regards,Jerry in Kansas City ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] newbie intro: a) Intro-long; b) Which Horn to buy?
In a message dated 12/10/2004 4:55:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Would that be Dave Wiener of Podcasting fame? No, I am the Dave Weiner of no particular fame at all. What is Podcasting? Is it horn related? Dave Brass Arts Unlimited ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] hornplayer.net is back!
I'm pleased to announce that hornplayer.net has been successfully moved to a new hosting company. I am aware that some pages are slower to load than previously, and I am looking into rewriting part of the code to speed things up. Thank you to everyone who emailed me previously with suggestions for new hosts or just general messages of support - it's great to know that hornplayer.net is still a valued resource after all these years. Hornplayer.net can be found at http://www.hornplayer.net and includes: - FREE french horn classifieds - over 1100 horn section listings - horn teachers database (nearly 600 listed!) - 300 page french horn information archive - a tribute to the Mark Veneklasen horn by Walter Hecht - Horn Significa, by Walter Hecht - and more! Thanks, Robin Moffatt [EMAIL PROTECTED] <-- please use this email address if you wish to get in touch, rather than replying to this message London, UK www.hornplayer.net ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
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