[Hornlist] The next ascent of mute
Hello all, I am in some dire need of advice. I'm heading into my fourth year undergrad and am still playing on the little sneezy red/white Humes stone-lined mute that is available anywhere and everywhere. I am looking to get a new mute this month. I play on a Yamaha 668ND (2003 purchased/made?). I tend to play with a middle area sound, not really notably bright, but tending to be darker. Can anyone suggest to me a mute that would compromise the nickel of my horn, perhaps the make/model, or my personal sound? I'm assistant principal in our Wind Ensemble, behind our head chair who plays a Holton with a Trumcor 45. If not contextual advice for my tone/specific horn, could anyone recommend to me a reputable maker/vendor of mutes that would be in the $130 or less price range? The dilligent dilletante of Horn, Casey P.S. What is the update on personal opinion about non-professional players such as myself? I've been playing for 11 years, have had private teachers and won scholarships, but there still is the notable social rift between those who "do-it-for-a-living" or the majors and those like myself. Don't want to start up a disastrous discourse, but just care to inquire! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] solo of your choice
The Hindemith Sonata (1939) is one that I know is very frequently used. First movement shows ability, tone, technique. If you want to try and venture into the more flashier side, the third movement will show it off plus give the nice slower section to show contrast if you want to call it that. Casey! From: "Mark J. Syslo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Horn List To: "Horn Discussion Group" Subject: [Hornlist] solo of your choice Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 14:10:49 -0500 When auditioning for an orchestra, virtually everyone asks for a solo of your choice. However, are most audition committees expecting to hear either the first movements of Mozart #2 or #4, or Strauus #1 or #2? Are the other staples of the literature (En Foret, Saint Saens Concertpiece, Adagio & Allegro) appropriate for an orchestra audition? Mark J. Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/cjago08%40hotmail.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] South Africa
There are plenty of very good up and coming hornists in South Africa, especially at the college level. Sean Kierman and his wife Pamela (at University of Cape Town and University of Stellenbosch) are turning out some great students who are playing regular adjunct with the Cape Philharmonic. I had the luxury of using one of Kierman's horns while there and playing second in the City Opera company's Magic Flute production. Don't rule SA out! Once you go you'll never want to leave. Casey I met the fellow who is putting the thing together at Tuscaloosa. He is really nice and enthusiastic but admitted that there weren't a lot of horn players in South Africa. He has a lot of plans, including outings in that very scenic and interesting place. I don't know that I will be able to justify the expense but if I can, I will go. I think this falls under the heading of "outreach" and development of the society. I hope it works out. What is of more concern to me is the status of 2007. If it goes to Europe as rumored, that will mean no International Symposium here until 2008. Wendell Rider For information about my book, "Real World Horn Playing" and the summer seminar, go to my website: www.wendellworld.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/cjago08%40hotmail.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Favorite obscure pieces for horn
Great idea for a post (that I see is receiving little attention). PIECES THAT RECEIVE LITTLE ATTENTION WHICH I ENJOY... Caprice - Calvin Custer 1992, there is a tape recording by Kathy Krubsack (formerly Buss) in WI only. Really fun and with a pensive and mournful cadenza Sonata in Bflat - Robert Sanders (1958) despite the recording by Phil Myers, I really have not heard much about it or have seen it played or circulated. Was a good shock I gave my peers playing the demented waltz second movement who hadn't heard it before. Intrada - Otto Ketting, unaccompanied. Yay for five-lets! Concerto - Karl Pilss (1969?), gutsy and lyrical. Concerto - (Wayne?) Patterson Kadish - (?) my memory is shaky hear as I heard it my freshman year for a senior recital. It's unaccompanied and based on Jewish lamentation and mournings. Play it out of sight, behind the audience with all the lights off! Has anyone heard things about or have comments on Symbols by Zoltan(?) ? Also, I am looking for a piece for horn and cassette tape or synthesizer for my junior recital. However, I am not sure how accessable these types of pieces are, especially to myself at a small liberal arts college of strictly undergraduates. Interlibrary loans can sometimes only go so far.. I know some of you all are college professors and you are good at advisement. ADVISE! ;) Casey Golomski Student - Anthropology, Horn Performance St. Norbert College Suite 751 De Pere, WI 54115 ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
