[Hornlist] alphorn dimensions
Does anyone know where I can find the dimensions for making an alphorn, key of F sharp of key of F. The length from the venturi of the mouthpiece to the flare of the bell? The diameter of the bell? The length of the bell? The thickness of the wall or sides of the main yube? Where would I find the working drawings and directions for making? I am thinking of making a standard size alphorn. I understand it takes around 82 hours. I have a completely equiped shop. I have already made a square alphorn 8 feet long. It sounds pretty good, a little on the muffled side, but all of the notes are there. I have been searching for this information but no luck. Thanks for any information. James Maddrey ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Beginning Horn Methods
Mark, here are a few books that I used many tears ago that I found interesting and challenging. First Book of Practical Studies for French Horn (also Second Bo-) Robert W. Getchell 1961 Belwin Mills publishing Corporation Unisonal Scales Chords Rhythmic Studies for Military Bands William C. White - Principal, U. S. Army Music School (Compiled Edited by) I've had this book since about 1940 or 1941 ( price: .75 cents} Complete Method or the French Horn by Oscar Franz This book, as the title says is complete, starts with the history of the horn then to elementary rudiments, exercises for the natural horn, the hand horn and exercises, then on up to more advanced studies. I've had this book since the early 50s and still use use it for a reference. Carl Fischer inc. No date shown. $2.00 Young Jim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Playing under a ceiling fan
the reflected frequency is higher nearer the tip of the blade. Wrong! The tip of the blade is revolving at the same rate as the other end. Both ends revolve at the same frequency. youngjim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Dent bags
I once read about a science teacher assigning a problem to his class. The problem was to design a case or package to have a hen egg dropped from third story window to the side walk below without damage to the egg. Two students solved the problem. Perhaps instead off getting an engineer to do the job, give the job to high school students to protect the horn. Just a thought. youngjim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] horn list outage
Have you ever heard of Murphy's Law? young jim On Dec 18, 2008, at 1:34 PM, Dan Phillips wrote: My apologies for the two day outage of the horn list. A hardware issue caused the server to fail Tuesday morning US CST, and I was in Brazil at the time, which made diagnosis and repair difficult ;-) Why do things like that always happen at the worst possible times? Dan -- Dan Phillips Associate Professor Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music The University of Memphis 901-678-3781 ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ youngjim80%40bellsouth.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Music Dictionary Recommendation
Hans, when I read...your common sense ask the conductor. I remembered that our band ran across the term islancio in a piece we were playing. When asked the meaning, the conductor admitted he had never heard of the term. None of the members, including three other conductor members, knew. Reading your I decided to do a little research and went to Google typing islancio then search. Google's first listing was - [It., impetuous] A directive for a musician to perform a specific passage in an impetuous manner. This term is typically used with the term 'con' (with) as in con islancio or with impetuousness. youngjim On Nov 25, 2008, at 2:34 PM, hans wrote: I have begun with it, but it takes some time. Such small music dictionaries are rare, the really small but with a lot of information. Most were published in German language, sorry, but they are available at antiquars only. Rec.: use your common sense ask the conductor. Don't be shy. It is not a shame, not to know some very rare musical terms in a foreign language. BUT THE CONDUCTOR HAS TO KNOW THEM (rarely !) AND UNDERSTAND THEM - HOPEFULLY = -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Gross Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:55 PM To: The Horn List Subject: [Hornlist] Music Dictionary Recommendation Any one care to recommend a reference book I could haul a long to rehearsals. Something that would be useful in figuring out more obscure performance notations, etc. Something that I could conveniently toss in my kit bag to have handy just in case. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hans%40pizka. de ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ youngjim80%40bellsouth.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Seashore Test
When I was in Grammar School, my mother wanted me to take violin lessons. To do so I would have to take the Seashore Test. We moved out of town before I could take it. Since then I have always wondered what the Seashore Test was and is it still in use? I have never heard of it since. To heck with the violin. I have been playing the horn since high school in 1939. Young Jim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Bag for extra bell/flare?
I'm thinking that perhaps a reupholsterer could make a bag or a custom gig bag. youngjim On Aug 7, 2008, at 12:38 PM, Otto Henry wrote: Anybody know where I can buy some kind of gig bag or protective container for an extra screwbell? Thanks, Otto ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ youngjim80%40bellsouth.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Opinion
Martin had a good suggestion --- no hassle return When my horn teacher and a student decide which make and model number, the teacher orders three of the same make and model. They then work with the three for a week or more and decide which of the three is best for the student and then return the other two. It seems that there are no two of the same model that are exactly alike, some are better than others. Just another idea when buying a horn. young jim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Falling Apart
Now, suppose that two valves acted up. You would be up the proverbial creek without a paddle. Wouldn't it it solve the problem if you knew how to play the natural horn? youngjim80 On May 14, 2008, at 10:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tim, I would venture to say that something similar has happened ALL of us. You play a lot in front of people and something is bound to go horribly wrong at some point in your career. Of course this is a great reason to know all your alternate fingerings dead cold. Dave Weiner Brass Arts Unlimited -Original Message- From: Tim Kecherson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Hornlist horn@music.memphis.edu Sent: Wed, 14 May 2008 10:21 pm Subject: [Hornlist] Falling Apart Hello, All. I have an interesting (and somewhat embarrassing) story to tell. I am a senior at the local high school, and tonight was my final concert. One of the songs we played was an adaptation of the Lord of the Rings Symphony by Johan De Meij. At the beginning of the piece (the Gandalf section) my horn decided it didn't like me. As I was playing a solo, my third valve slide on the F horn slipped out and fell with a clatter to the stage floor. I kept playing, though my mind was racing. I couldn't get the slide again until the end of that section. I was mortified. Has this sort of thing ever happened to one of you? -- Tim ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ brassartsunlim%40aol.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ youngjim80%40bellsouth.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] test
It is not just you. It's me too. I haven't received only two or three since the 20th. youngjim80 On Mar 25, 2008, at 8:52 PM, David Laraway wrote: Haven't seen messages for several days. Is it just me? David Laraway ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ youngjim80%40bellsouth.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Vintage dress
What has Vintage dress have to do with horns or music? On Mar 1, 2008, at 9:26 PM, Paul Rincon wrote: I like the seller's alias. On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 8:13 PM, Ms Lisa Honeycutt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Make-up artist in Nashville continued to ask me to wear lipstick for TV recordings. We discussed the ramifications of Lipstick, a mouthpiece, the possibility of looking like a clown after a few tunes.. We carried on lipstick free. Lisa ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ parsifal560sec%40gmail.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ youngjim80%40bellsouth.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Fwd: [Hornlist] Auf dem strom
Begin forwarded message: Thanks, Daniel, for telling us about the CD The Art of the Vienna Horn. On seeing that i checked my collection and found the CD. The catalog no is:NAXOS 8557471 Notes by Wolfgang Tomboeck explain the secrets of the Vienna Horn and the famous Viennese sound. Notes also include a short biography of Tomboeck. Happy New year! Young Jim From: Daniel Canarutto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: December 31, 2007 2:44:16 PM EST To: The Horn List horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Auf dem strom Reply-To: The Horn List horn@music.memphis.edu Happy new year everybody !! Does anyone know of a good recording of Auf dem strom in Eb? Alon Reuven Yes, the recording of Wolgang Tomboeck on the CD The Art of Vienna Horn. You can also get it from iTunes. Greetings, Daniel ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ youngjim80%40bellsouth.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Christmas Horn Trio
Luke, Thanks for the offer. Please send me the Christmas Music for use by The Raleigh Horn Club. Thanks, James Maddrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Dec 24, 2007, at 12:58 PM, Luke Zyla wrote: I have a little trilogy of Christmas Tunes arranged for 3 horns that I dished up a few years ago. Anyone that would like a copy, just email me and I will send it to you. It is in Finale 2007 format. It was originally for two horns and bassoon (for my sons and I), so the third horn part is a little bassoony, but playable on horn. Merry Christmas to everyone! Luke Zyla ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ youngjim80%40bellsouth.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Damrosch
John Dutton's recent Horn List email mentioned Damrosch. That brought back memories of Grammar school in the late twentys or early thirties when the whole school went to the auditorium every Friday to hear Walter Damrosch's radio program. The school then owned 1 radio, 1 record player (78 rpm) and 1 35mm record player. In Damrosch's programs he would have several players play a few bars so that we could identify different instruments by their sound. That's when I fell in love with the sound of the horn. youngjim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Centers Around
When I was reassembling my horn after cleaning it , I forgot where the counter fortor ceiver lever spring goes and cannot reassemble it. Can any one help? 2nd 5th horn. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Coins (NHR)
on 6/20/05 9:27 PM, Jim Riesen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jun 20, 2005, at 6:40 PM, William Foss wrote: Not too long ago, I noticed that the US mint was reintroducing the buffalo nickel into circulation in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana purchase. I suppose that you could call that the BISON-tennial. (This just might be horn related- if someone attached the nickels to the valve levers) William Foss It is horn related: bison have horns! Jim @/ ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/youngjim80%40earthlink.net Of course bison have horns - the trouble is they are American horns and not French horns. Young jim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] lull in postings
Several years ago there was a lull and the subject of giving their horns a name. Several replies revealed the names of three or four horns. I wonder what names have been given that are most appropriate, or inappropriate, or humorous, or loving etc. I had thought about giving my horn a name until I realized I didn't know its gender. I'll just be damned before I call my horn an IT. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] My instrument is full of water
I am glad to see that that little gadget at the low place in the horn is called a water key instead of a spit valve. Spit valves are found on trumpets and trombones. Nobody has mentioned the variation in the amount of water. Obviously, the playing time is one cause. Playing in an air conditioned room will cause more condensation than a heated room. Playing outdoors in the winter time will keep you busy emptying water. I find that playing outdoors in very humid weather will produce more condensation. Back in September 1940, our national guard unit (Thirtieth Infantry Division) was activated into federal service. I was in a regimental band. One of our duties was to play revile parade - AT 0430 hrs. in the morning. We soon resigned ourselves to that duty. All went well until one late December morning we formed up in the street and began playing and marching. Talk about cold! Talk about condensation, it happened. Within a hundred feet the trombones stopped playing. Within fifty feet the trumpets stopped, then the horns stopped then the baritones then bass horns. The band continued down the street to the music of some very out of tune clarinets and the thump of loose drumheads. The colonel heard of our unusual music and not liking it cancelled revile parade. He had learned a lesson that many brass players learned for the first time. That is You can't empty frozen condensate through a water key. Youngjim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] obscure Rosetti recording
on 1/5/05 3:15 PM, Kurtis Henderson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I own a cd with a recording of Rosetti concerto in D minor that I really enjoy. I've owned it for a few years, and didn't realize that I had it, or that is was worthwhile till recently. I bought it on a whim once at a cd store, when I found it on sale for two or three dollars, so inexpensive because it's a label I suppose no one recognised. I would liek to know who the performers are. It's Excelsior Classic Gold, The Art of the French Horn. There were no notes included with the cd. On the disc, it says it is copyrighted by Vox musical group, and I've checked their website, and found a similar cd with all the same pieces, less the Mozart concerto my cd has. The cd listed on Vox's website is described here: http://www.cd101.net/ACD8144.html I haven't been able to find anythign about excelsior or the cd I own anywhere online. Does anybody have any information conscerning the performers or the cd label? Thanks a bunch, Kurtis ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/youngjim80%40earthlink.net I have the same CD you were inquiring about. It is The Art of the French Horn.label: Excelsior, Classic Gold, Cat. No: EXL-2-5344. My CD included a pamphlet showing the composer, title of the piece, movements of each, and the performers. Shown below is some of the information. TELEMANN: Suite in F Major for Horn, 2 Oboes and String Orchestra Alois Spach, Gottfried Roth, Joachim Scholmeyer, Alfred Balser, Horns; Mainz Chamber Orchestra. Gunter Kehr, Conductor VIVALDI: Concerto in F Major for 2 Horns and String Orchestra, P.320 Alois Spach Gottfried Roth, Horns; Mainz Chamber Orchestra Gunter Kehr, Conductor MOZART: Concert in E-flat Major for Horn and Orchestra, K. 417 Joze Falout, Horn; Ljubljana Symphony Orchestra, Anton Nanut, Conductor ROSETTI: Conserto in D Minor for Horn and Orchestra Erich Penzel, Horn; Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra, Heilbronn Jorg Faerber, Conductor James Maddrey member Raleigh Concert Band Raleigh Horn Club ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] giardinelli MP problem
To remove the rim from the MP, try the method I use to remove metal parts that have been put together with a shrink fit or otherwise too tight to loosen normally. Place the stem of the MP in ice water until it will cool no more. Remove, turn the assembly upside down and dip ONLY the rim in very hot water. That procedure will cause the stem to shrink and the rim to expand thus loosening the fit. Now unscrew rim. Young Jim 4th horn, Raleigh Concert Band Raleigh Horn Club ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] nomenclature of the horn
Will someone please post a picture or drawing (preferable a line drawing) showing the nomenclature of the horn. I have seen a few showing only the parts a beginner would need to know, never one showing the parts of the bell or the valves or slides or joints or the mouthpiece etc. James Maddrey ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
