[Hornlist] A few Questions
Sorry If you got this mesg before , I sent it on the Yahoo Groups , where no2 has been answered Been out of the loop of horn accessories for many years so please bear with me and my bad grammar 1) I occasionally look up eBay etc and saw a Denis Wick Top Heavy 5N mouthpiece , Never heard of a Top heavy mouthpiece etc so started looking it up and also found boosters, I started to watch the item and it was very popular and went for a reasonable price for a second hand mouthpiece, I looked up the website ans it said it was suitable for a beginner, I would class myself as a good amateur but rising quickly to high amateur (no not smoking high). This is why i didn't bid myself lol , So my Question is do boosters or heavy top mouthpieces help in any way and are the worth investing in etc 2) My wife used to play the Cornet in a brass band (where we met , she got me drunk and took advantage of me I'm sure). She always picks up my instrument (musical one) and plays away every so often and tell me she always wanted to play it . I also saw in eBay the piccolo french horn , it plays in Bb and has tenor horn/Cornet/Trumpet fingerings as I see it , Is this piccolo thing just a gimmick , a cornet in disguise as a french horn or something worth investing in , (if its a cornet in disguise as a french horn i might still invest in one to keep us all happy) So I'm really just wondering is it a gimmick i suppose 3) My teacher referred to me to a book I found my Horn by Jasper Ree's , (sorry if i spelt ure name wrong and ure part of this group lol). I don't read many biographies etc , well i only read fantasy books , But i really enjoyed it , So if anyone knows of similar books or bios on Horn players Id like to hear about them etc 4) Sorry about the essay , Looking to buy a new Horn, i play a Yamaha 664 which has served me well, My Teacher has told me that at the moment Conn's would be a good buy as alot of American Pro's use them and they can be cheaper than alot of the other Pro instruments, Being European (Irish) I have always grew up with the knowledge that a Horn player must want an Alex , SO my heart was always set on a Alex , Alex 103 detachable bell , gold brass , with all the frilly bits to be exact , I have no intentions of being a pro but would love to have that kind of instrument, The price is nearly double so am i Mad (well madder than usual) to go for the alex over the Conn (and no I wont but 2 Conns for the same price as an Alex , and give 1 to my wife, Im not that Mad) Thanks in advance Steve P.S. I know my grammer is bad but there is no point tring to improve it now , to0 busy practasing ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] A few Questions
2) My wife used to play the Cornet in a brass band (where we met , she got me drunk and took advantage of me I'm sure). She always picks up my instrument (musical one) and plays away every so often and tell me she always wanted to play it . I also saw in eBay the piccolo french horn , it plays in Bb and has tenor horn/Cornet/Trumpet fingerings as I see it , Is this piccolo thing just a gimmick , a cornet in disguise as a french horn or something worth investing in , (if its a cornet in disguise as a french horn i might still invest in one to keep us all happy) So I'm really just wondering is it a gimmick i suppose My guess, is that even if the ebay horn isn't a gimmick for an experienced horn player, it's not the right way for your wife to start playing the horn. You can get her a normal Bb single if you wish, but the best thing is a standard F/Bb double horn. -S- ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Denver Updates (Double Post)
Hi folks, Well, the big expo at Denver is about to begin. Hope to see all of you there. I am now the official conductor of the Over 50 Horn Choir. Maybe we can come up with another name? I am not going to be checking IDs for this, so if you can pass, come by and play. I am responsible for bringing music, so if any of you have suggestions, please feel free to let me know. Of course if I don't have it, I will need some help getting it. In any case, I am bringing stuff to read and potentially perform so it is no BIG worry. I personally would like to play the LHS arrangement of Roman Carnival Overture, which I have, and do some kind of tribute to a couple of our fallen comrades. I also will bring Titanic and some Mozart, Saint-Saens, Wagner, Beethoven, Elgar and others, including an old band favorite, Amparito Roca! The music thing is pretty wide open at this point so feel free to suggest. We could use some up tempo fun stuff at this point. The rehearsals are going to be from 11-12 noon each day starting on Wednesday. I'm not sure yet how many have expressed interest in this officially to Susan McCullough, but apparently it is enough to put us on the schedule. Everyone is welcome, you don't have to register in advance or anything. The more of you who do state your interest, either here or to Susan, as soon as possible, will help facilitate having enough music right away. Following the rehearsals, we will be having events in the Real World Cyber Cafe and Lounge, otherwise known as Room 229. Activities will start on Tuesday. We will have a Menu Board of what id going on outside the room at all times. Internet access with ethernet cable. Bring your lunch and check it out. If any of you want to come by and play something for me or talk about embouchures or anything else, I will be giving free consultations all day, every day. Its an ongoing master class. I also have access to the room into the evenings for other activities. We also feature the wit and wisdom of Bob Osmun, Finke Horns to try and the redoubtable Lowell Shaw and his arrangements. A good place to hang. I am bringing my large inside diameter mouthpiece collection as well as a full line of the Osmun London series for people to try. We will also be talking about inside diameter issues. I will also be doing an actual live internet horn lesson demo at some point during the week. I need at least one guinea pig, or should I say student to pull that off. Anyway, please come by and say hello. Sincerely, Wendell Rider For information about my book, Real World Horn Playing, the DVDs and Regular and Internet Horn Lessons go to my website: http:// www.wendellworld.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Denver Updates (Double Post)
The Beatle's When I'm 64 would be funny... -William In a message dated 7/12/2008 6:16:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi folks, Well, the big expo at Denver is about to begin. Hope to see all of you there. I am now the official conductor of the Over 50 Horn Choir. Maybe we can come up with another name? I am not going to be checking IDs for this, so if you can pass, come by and play. I am responsible for bringing music, so if any of you have suggestions, please feel free to let me know. Of course if I don't have it, I will need some help getting it. In any case, I am bringing stuff to read and potentially perform so it is no BIG worry. I personally would like to play the LHS arrangement of Roman Carnival Overture, which I have, and do some kind of tribute to a couple of our fallen comrades. I also will bring Titanic and some Mozart, Saint-Saens, Wagner, Beethoven, Elgar and others, including an old band favorite, Amparito Roca! The music thing is pretty wide open at this point so feel free to suggest. We could use some up tempo fun stuff at this point. The rehearsals are going to be from 11-12 noon each day starting on Wednesday. I'm not sure yet how many have expressed interest in this officially to Susan McCullough, but apparently it is enough to put us on the schedule. Everyone is welcome, you don't have to register in advance or anything. The more of you who do state your interest, either here or to Susan, as soon as possible, will help facilitate having enough music right away. Following the rehearsals, we will be having events in the Real World Cyber Cafe and Lounge, otherwise known as Room 229. Activities will start on Tuesday. We will have a Menu Board of what id going on outside the room at all times. Internet access with ethernet cable. Bring your lunch and check it out. If any of you want to come by and play something for me or talk about embouchures or anything else, I will be giving free consultations all day, every day. Its an ongoing master class. I also have access to the room into the evenings for other activities. We also feature the wit and wisdom of Bob Osmun, Finke Horns to try and the redoubtable Lowell Shaw and his arrangements. A good place to hang. I am bringing my large inside diameter mouthpiece collection as well as a full line of the Osmun London series for people to try. We will also be talking about inside diameter issues. I will also be doing an actual live internet horn lesson demo at some point during the week. I need at least one guinea pig, or should I say student to pull that off. Anyway, please come by and say hello. Sincerely, Wendell Rider For information about my book, Real World Horn Playing, the DVDs and Regular and Internet Horn Lessons go to my website: http:// www.wendellworld.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/valkhorn%40aol.com **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Denver Updates (Double Post)
Hi Wendell, As mentioned on the other list, I can bring red dots for our name tags if anyone is interested in quickly identifying list members. Any interest? Regards,Jerry in Kansas City **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Denver Updates (Double Post)
Yes. Thanks. See you in Denver. Ed Glick -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 6:49 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Denver Updates (Double Post) Hi Wendell, As mentioned on the other list, I can bring red dots for our name tags if anyone is interested in quickly identifying list members. Any interest? Regards,Jerry in Kansas City ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Worship Band
I attend a smaller, more conservative church and the youth there are trying to bring some new thing to the services to spice things up. We really want to have a worship band that includes all of our music playing youth. I looked in a couple places, but could not quite find what I was looking for in music. I was wondering if anyone out there might have a solution... We are looking for well known and modern Christian (anyone know Casting Crowns?) rather than hymnesque pieces. And our instrumentation would be a set player, piano, trombone, horn, trumpet, bass guitar, and accoustic guitar. I know this is really specific, but that is probably why I am struggling to find something. Google only goes so far... *sigh* I would really appreciate any help! Thanks! _ The i’m Talkaton. Can 30-days of conversation change the world? http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_ChangeWorld___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] A few Questions
Looking to buy a new Horn, i play a Yamaha 664 which has served me well Why do you want to change? Is it getting old and worn, or are you looking for something better? I have a Yamaha 664, and the only two horns I have played and preferred were the alex 103 and the Yamaha 668. I particularly liked the thumb-valve on the alex. Somehow I felt that it was designed to be used as a chromatic valve, rather than than as a 'mode' change valve - if this makes sense. The 668 is slightly easier to play at the top end than the 664. I eventually got a new mouthpiece which has fixed that problem. A lot of this is probably down to personal preference and the fact that I tend not to like the Geyer wrap. I have been told (and believe) that if I played one for any length of time I'd get used to the intonation. I had a very fun afternoon in Paxmans (London) who have a display rack full of 20-30 french horns. If they were unhappy for me to play my way through the entire shop's stock, they didn't show it. I tried several Conns, but didn't find any that I preferred. I quite liked some of the triples, but not their price tags. Bearing in mind that I'm an amateur, I see no need to change instruments. Kit -- Sometimes my Email program gives the wrong return address. If you have any trouble replying to me, use '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' and not 'n802...' Sorry for any confusion ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
