[Hornlist] Re:Mouthpiece to lead-pipe fit
On Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:30:50 EDT, kendallbe...@aol.com writes: Yes, Tina, if you purchase a Lawson lead-pipe, you can get a Lawson mouthpiece that will fit perfectly and match the acoustic. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I have not always found this to be true. During the many years that I played on a Lawson Fourier, my various Lawson mouthpieces went into the receiver at different depths. But the combination of Lawson leadpipe and mouthpiece was certainly an excellent one! Sincerely, Cameron Kopf ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] RE: King Eroica horn
Dear List, While I was in La Orquesta del Estado de Mexico in Toluca in the early '80s, the entire section played on King Eroica horns for a while. They have a huge sound and are very free-blowing. But ultimately I found mine to be TOO free; it was difficult to play with any kind of "nuance" -- nothing to push up against, as it were. I think that a little resistance in a horn is good. The valves were excellent; I think that this is the King Eroica's greatest asset. As far as larger-throat horns is concerned, I found the Conn 8D easier to control -- not quite as "big"-feeling, actually, and it was easier to get a variety of tone colors. Sincerely, Cameron Kopf now freelancer on Northern CA's "Freeway Philharmonic" circuit ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Re: Yamaha 667 [was Yamaha 667V]
on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" wrote: "With the 667, intonation is a bit dicey and inconsistent, but it was a good horn to get me back into playing after a 7-8 year hiatus. I understand with a few mods like a deHaro or Houghton lead pipe, it would really come to life and I plan on doing that down the road. It is, however, not difficult to overblow." Dana & List: I am very happy with my Yamaha 667 modified with Dennis Houghton leadpipe. I had several 667s to choose from at Woodwind&Brasswind last January (literally a day before MusiciansFriend took over!). They were all decent instruments but the one I chose felt more even throughout the range. I found the intonation to be reasonably good on the stock instrument, but the Houghton leadpipe did improve it further. The Houghton pipe has opened up the horn, so that it is possible to put more air through it. Still, one has to be mindful of overblowing on Geyer wraps in general, especially if the player is used to horns with larger bell throats. The Houghton pipe also centers the notes in the extreme ranges better than the original 667 one. Medium-throat horns seem to project efficiently into the hall without pushing. The sound up-close may seem "smaller" than their larger- throat counterparts, but this is deceiving. I do encourage any players of the 667 to contact Dennis Houghton to give his leadpipes a trial. It will definitely upgrade a factory horn into one which plays more like a custom. Sincerely, Cameron Kopf (no, I don't get any commissions!) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Re: Braces
Dear List, Braces are a minor inconvenience. I would suggest not making it into a bigger deal than it is, otherwise it will only make it more difficult to play. After a successful Freshman year at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) I got a full set of braces. I went into my sophomore year playing low horn parts instead of 1st/3rd as I had the year before. It was good, actually, to concentrate more on the mid- and lower-registers of the horn at that time. It ultimately rounded out my playing. My horn teacher at CCM, Alfred C. Myers, was very helpful in encouraging me to minimize the "drama" of having braces. He also suggested that I NOT put wax over the staples, which would change my embouchure further. Looking back, I realize that his low-key approach was perfect. My endurance and sound (sometimes fuzzy) were somewhat compromised during those eighteen months, but I emerged from the experience relatively unscathed. It did, however, take about three months to readjust fully after the braces were removed. The full set of staples had built up scar tissue on the lip, which needed time to recede. My embouchure also needed time to adjust. I also needed to stop taking too many breaths, as I had developed the habit of removing the mouthpiece from the lips often to give them a break from the braces. There are probably players with braces out there whose high register is not severely affected, except for a possible lessening of endurance. So in essence, treat the braces experience as an opportunity to focus on aspects of your horn playing that you CAN do well and develop further (mid- and low-registers) and continue to play as musically as you did before getting the braces. Be patient. And I've never heard of anyone suffering permanent adverse affects after the braces are removed. Sincerely, Cameron Kopf ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Re: Phil at the Phil
On Dec 17, 2004, at 1:00 PM, Jeff Broumas wrote: It was a fantastic treat for me. I hope everyone, when visiting New York, will be able to make the trek to the Center and get their fill of Phil. You mean: Get their fill of Phil at the PHIL Sorry -- couldn't resist. Cameron Kopf ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Re: Nutcracker
On Dec 30, 2003, at 12:00 PM, Hans Pizka wrote: My deepest sympathy or condolences for 47 Nutcrackers plus two to go. We are in the same boat, but a bit different as I have just one Nutcracker to come Jan.2nd but 3 behind me before Christmas. It ruins the embouchure & forces the first horn (positively) to leave out all the passages doubled by the third. Fortunately, this is a lot, - and it helps. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you, Hans, and to everyone on the list! Yes, the first horn part of Nutcracker can indeed be quite taxing without alternating with the third horn whenever possible. We did only 22 performances of the Nutcracker with the Sacramento Ballet each December. The Principal horn, Eric Achen, immediately split up the 1st & 3rd parts (I played 3rd) whenever the parts were doubled. This saved both our embouchures effectively. When the Sacramento Ballet encountered financial problems (what a startling, novel concept!) and downgraded to a reduced orchestration of the Nutcracker (2 horns only) it was impossible to save our chops. How grueling this was! The following year, the organization did away with the live orchestra entirely and went to tape. Now, ten years later, the Sacramento Ballet has once again begun using LIVE musicians for their Nutcracker performances. This is excellent news! Sincerely, Cameron Kopf (now) 2nd horn, national (US) touring production of "Phantom of the Opera" ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Re: Blue Juice valve oil
On Thursday, December 4, 2003, at 11:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a tank of blue juice sitting around... well not a tank, a pretty full 8 oz. bottle. I only have it around because I never use it. I used a little, then stopped. Why? Well it just gums everything up and dries out too fast. I think they're fine for piston valves, but rotary valves are a different story. If you have to use it for an emergency you have to clean the whole horn free of it afterwards in my opinion. Dear William and List: I have used Blue Juice on my Lawson horns for nearly six years now and have never had a problem with it. I find that it works better than Al Cass, for the two Fourier models that I've owned at least. Just adding my $.02.. Cameron Kopf 2nd horn, national touring company of "Phantom of the Opera" ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] One more mouthpiece 4sale!
Dear List (again!) I forgot to include a Paxman 4B mouthpiece to my collection for sale! ($20). Sorry for the oversight. ===Cameron Kopf=== ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Mouthpieces & bell flare For Sale
Dear List, It is time to clean out my "cigar box" full of mouthpieces! I also wish to sell a spare Lawson bell flare in ambronze, barely used: Mouthpieces: Conn 2 $10 King H2 $10 Holton MDC $12.50 Holton DC $12.50 Yamaha 30C4 $15 (3) Schilke 30 (bored to 14 by Scott Laskey) $15 Schilke 31C2 $15 Giardinelli C8 cup only (1982) $15 Giardinelli copy of Alex 9 (1981) $15 Giardinelli B8 cup & "w" rim (1978) $25 Stork copy of Moosewood B14 (Orval taper; Giardinelli "w" rim) $25 Stork copy of Moosewood B14 (Orval taper; Giardinelli "w" rim) $35 (gold plate) Lawson S670 cup $45 Lawson F670 cup $45 (2) Lawson S660 10-XT cup $45 (2) Lawson P10G-695 rim $35 (2) Lawson P10-695 rim$35 Lawson cup&rim for $70 Lawson cups are $95 new; rims are $75 new. You pay only half-price! All cups and rims are silver-plated unless otherwise specified. All mouthpieces are in good to excellent condition. Many have been barely used. Single numbers in parenthesis indicate multiple copies; others are year of manufacture. More details and photos available upon request. ALSO: LAWSON AMBRONZE BELL FLARE $650, barely used, mint condition (they are $1050 new!) Sincerely, Cameron Kopf ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
