[Hornlist] Audition help!
Hey everyone, I am in need of some help, I need to track down the second horn part to Shostakovitch 5 (1st mvmnt) and the Ravel Piano Concerto in G 2nd horn part. I have exhausted local resources and am curious if anyone can lend a hand. Thankyou, -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] A blog!
This is my blog, it is about Sound... take a read everyone! http://sonicspots.blogspot.com/ -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] update to recordings
Hey list. If you follow this link http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=e12bda28bce841256b21be4093fab7ac96565ae10487192fc95965eaa7bc68bc there is a new recording from April 5th of the Strauss hornconcerto with yours truly on the Horn a ma phone -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] My recital online
Hey list. I posted my recital online if anyone wants to listen to any of it. http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=e12bda28bce841256b21be4093fab7ac96565ae10487192fc95965eaa7bc68bc Programme order was Till Hindemith Fantasie for horns and 4 ch. tape Brahms Trio I hope everyone is well! -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Till, my quintet
Hey list. A link to one of the performances of the Till Quintet. Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL_HAz0WgZY&feature=response_watch -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Strauss concerto
Hey list, I am in need of a fairly large favor. (i hope i have a few brownie points saved up) I am performing the Strauss horn concerto no.1 with my university wind ensemble, the issue, we have all the parts but are lacking a score for the "band" version, inter library loans are not finding any, and we are having issues contacting Thompson editions. Is there anyone out there with access to the score for this. I would be forever in debt if anyone can provide assistance here. CORdially, -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Re: Ill
Sorry, I sent that to the wrong person. Sigh lol -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Ill
Laurie, I have become rather ill overnight/last night. And have found myself "pleasantly" bed ridden with the flu. I will not be able to make it into the school today. I'm very sorry about this short notice but it rather "snuck" up on me. CORdially, -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] How to convince others
Hey all, I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to convince people. that FF is a sometimes dynamic -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] bell manufacturers
I have an ambronze bell made for me by Mark Atkinson. Atkinson horns. And I am extrremely happy and can't say enough about his workmanship. Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Re: Horns
Sorry i forgot to mention Paxman. Long story short I'm planning on re-locating to Germany to pursue horn there. On Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 12:50 PM, Mathew James <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey list, > I'm currently in the market for a new horn. Here is what I am considering > so far. > Schmidt > Ricco Kuhn > Any advice between these horns? > > -- > Mathew James > -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Horns
Hey list, I'm currently in the market for a new horn. Here is what I am considering so far. Schmidt Ricco Kuhn Any advice between these horns? -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] about air support
Neuro, How I view "air support" is simply the concept of maintaining the air flow required to play the horn. :D Simple? Yes? I have been told its like compressing the air, and a "firm midsection" my greatest success has been in following a few steps. 1. Allow the inhalation to be natural and unobstructed. 2. Have a smooth change at the apex of the breath (with no interruption from the throat) 3. Maintain an constant stream of air that isn't being hacked apart from our midsection. Let the tounge articulate not the throat and gut It seems to work for me, I used to play with "poor support" where every note was supported, but nothing supported the space between the notes. As always, My two cents. Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Summer programs
Hey list, I am hoping some people can enlighten me in summer orchestral programs that occur in Europe. With a special interest in Germany and Austria. The next summer preparing begins HOORAY! -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] blue juice
I have had fabulous results with products from the Hetman line. My two cents. -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Amram question
Are the concerto for horn and orchestra and horn and wind symphony the same aside from the obvious? -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Amram Help!!!
Hey list. I am search of a giant favour. I am trying to locate the horn part for the Amram concerto for horn and wind symphony. I know of where parts can be rented, but I would like to acquire the part well in advance of the two month rental period. If anyone has access to it that can scan for me... or send me to somewhere that I can purchase the part it would be of amazing assistance. Thanking you all greatly. -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Looking for a piece
Hey list it's question time again! YAY question time!! I was wondering if anyone knows where to get the music for a piece called happy blues. I don't remember the composers name... So I am hopeful someone out there will shine some light on this sticky situation. -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Espana
Hey list, I was wondering if anyone knows of any recordings of Buyanovsky's Espana? -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Case Questions
I have one of the BAGS cases for my 8D. I got it from Mark and absolutley love this case. Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] My Warmups
I would love to take a look at them. Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] lacquer
Crazy idea, since as far as this topic goes on getting an instrument lacquered goes I don't know a ton. But is it possible to get a patch done where your hand goes to not only "keep your hand clean" but also protect the brass from the acidity of your skin? Random idea. Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Lead pipes for Conn 8D
Hey, I recently had alot of work done on my horn by Mark Atkinson of Atkinson brass in California. I got a new bell, etc etc. and the M series mouthpipe, and am amazingly happy with the work. I was well play on a Conn (well what is left of it after all the work.) But am extremly happy with Marks work and products, and would reccomend him.\ Mathew James On Nov 25, 2007 8:41 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A few years back I accidentally borrowed another player's Conn 8D (since the > cases looked identical). > > When I played it, my accuracy improved significantly; probably 30% fewer > missed notes. > > His horn differed in two ways from mine -- his valves were recently redone, > and he had a Lawson lead pipe. My horn's valves were way out of tolerance at > the time. > > My friend said fixing my valves would be a better, more economic fix. At the > time, since fixing the valves was cheaper, I had that done, and that did > signicantly improve my accuracy (my father bought it in 1967, it was played > from > then through 2007, sat in the closet for 20 years, then I resumed playing 8 > years ago, and the valves had never been redone). > > But my friend said that the lead pipe replacement also improves accuracy on > the Conn 8D, well-known for its wide latitude in pitches. But I had no money > then. Now, with a small inheritance, I do. > > I am an amateur player the vast majority of the time (my lifetime > "professional" horn earnings, all in the last five years, are under $3,000!). > I am a > reasonably decent amateur player -- to be distringuished from a large number > of > players in the Seattle-Tacoma area that I categorize as "underpaid > professionals." > > Can anyone offer any input on the advantages of a replacement lead pipe? And > I understand that Lawson is not the only type of replacement lead pipe > available. What are the relative pluses and minuses of the lead pipes offered > by the > different companies making them? > > Thanks for any help. > > Ross Taylor > Tacoma, Washington > > > > > ** > Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest > products. > > (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) > _______ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hornboy101%40gmail.com > -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Descant horn Concerto
Hey list, I am hoping for the usual knowledgeable insight you all provide. Here is my situation, I am currently developing my facility on descant horn, and have shied away from baroque horn music. My teacher and I decided to recital a barqoue concerto that I would in turn play on Descant. I am looking for suggestions on a concerto difficulty is not a major concern, Really I am looking for something listener friendly, flashy and just full of energy and life. -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Wood Horn Mutes
would agree for a third. I have one and love it to bits. On Nov 11, 2007 6:50 PM, Philip Jacobs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ditto > > http://www.ionbalu.com > > Excellent throughout the entire range. > > > Phil Jacobs > > > - Original Message > From: Ellen Manthe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: The Horn List > Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 6:34:12 PM > Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Wood Horn Mutes > > May I recommend the mutes made by the Balus, Ion and his brother Nicolae. > They are beautifully made and work even better than they look. They are > advertised in the _Horn Call_, and they also have a web-site. Google them, > as I do not have the address at hand. You will find they are the most > versatile of mutes, even if that is not what you need. Do you play with a > mute the entire time that you are playing with strings, or just for > indicated passages? The Balu mute will work very well. > Ellen Manthe > > > On 11/11/07 5:11 PM, "Jennie Ficks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Distinguished Colleagues, > > Recently I borrowed a birchwood horn mute from a horn professor (while > > travelling) to play some chamber music repertoire with strings. She > > bought it > > overseas. It was handmade with no brand on it. I was really taken by the > > lovely sound the wooden mute produced, and have decided to purchase one of > > my > > own. I have many other mutes, so don't need the wood mute to multi-task. > > I > > would be purchasing it solely to play chamber music with strings and/or > > woodwinds. A colleague recommended the Dennis Wick mutes, and they are > > reasonably priced. I do not know for certain that they are birch, or if > > that > > even makes a difference. Can anyone help with some > > recommendations/guidance? > > Thank you very much (again) for sharing your expertise! > > Jennie > > > > > > _ > > Windows Live Hotmail and Microsoft Office Outlook together at last. Get > > it > > now. > > > > http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA102225181033.aspx?pid=CL1006269710 > > 33___ > > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > > unsubscribe or set options at > > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ellenmanthe%40earthlink.net > > > ___ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/plj59%40yahoo.com > > > > > > > __________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > ___ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hornboy101%40gmail.com > -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Music Trivia
IS it UMI? On 10/2/07, Bill Gross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I came across this in our daily fish wrap. (for our non-US > correspondents, > there are two fellows who write about investing and economics under the > byline Montley Fools) This is form their column of today. > > Motley Fool Investing Column > > Foolish Trivia > > Who Am I? > > Founded in Manhattan in 1853, I'm a world leader in musical instruments. > > My brands include Vincent Bach brass, Selmer USA woodwinds, C.G. Conn > Brass, > King brass, Armstrong woodwinds, Ludwig and Musser percussion, and Glaesel > string instruments. > > I'm the number one make of band and orchestra instrument. My pianos take > a > year to make and are chosen by 90 percent of the worlds performing concert > pianist. > > Harry Connick, Jr. has said of my pianos, "With a tone so rich, I would > never be afraid of the dark." > > My annual sales top $80million, who am I? > > > > ___ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hornboy101%40gmail.com > -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Descant horn
Hey list, I have a question to ask. I am beginning to look for a descant horn for myself. I know I should be trying out as many as possible, but I was hoping to collect some opinions from anyone on their experiences with certain horns, so I can narrow down what I try to find to test play. Any feedback as always would be greatly appreciated. -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Vilanelle
Thanks everyone, and Im not sure where I heard this, but I rember reading/hearing somewhere that Buyanovsky arranged a version of it... I may have dreamed that... may not have, someone may have some insight to that. On 8/30/07, Greg Campbell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Mathew James wrote: > > Hey list, > > I was wondering if anyone knows how easily accessible the orchestral > parts > > are to the Villanelle? > > > > My small-town community orchestra handled it fine when I performed it in > high school. There are multiple orchestrations out there since the > original Dukas orchestration is lost. We played whatever arrangement is > available from one of the inexpensive rental music houses (Luck's or > Kalmus). > > Greg > > ___ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hornboy101%40gmail.com > -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Vilanelle
Hey list, I was wondering if anyone knows how easily accessible the orchestral parts are to the Villanelle? -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Mouthpiece buzzing
I can second the concept Of sing and buzz. This summer working with Fergus McWilliam he pushed a concept of his the McWilliam four step... you sing it, intonation pitch and everything correct. After one masters that you whistle (or do the blowing thing that those who cant whistle do =P.) Same rules apply. Flowed by buzzing it. same rules Than we add the horn to the mouthpiece and buzz it like we whistled it like we sung it, and believe me, you know instantly and we watched person after person prove the theory. It works. It was like Fergus told me, "that little hole, is your portal to another world" I support buzzing! Mat On 8/6/07, Johnson, Timothy A <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "If you have a horn available to play, then I see little use in > mouthpiece buzzing." - Jonathan West > > With respect, I would submit that there are some uses for mouthpiece > buzzing - particularly for younger and amateur horn players. > > There is a tendency I have observed, to play somewhat approximately - > without having a clear concept of the pitch in mind - letting the horn > force the right pitch (more or less) with its harmonic series. While > this works passably well in the lower to middle range, it is full of > danger in the higher ranges where one will find many pitches close > together. This is not from lack of ability, though. It may be > laziness, or simply lack of understanding, but when most players listen > to a piece, they can identify poor intonation, and if asked to sing the > same piece, will be able to do so quite readily and accurately (I'm not > talking "Queen of the Night" Aria here). > > Removing the horn with its harmonic crutch from the equation while > buzzing the mouthpiece does a couple things. It will enable the player > to focus on the pitch without other technical distractions. If you can > hear the pitch, you can play it. If you can't hear it, it will be > obvious. Buzzing can also clear up problems with too much pressure or > tension. > > I have seen Bernhard Scully use this in a master class to significantly > improve the playing of an already quite talented performer. I have used > it myself to help my two sons (one Horn, the other Trumpet) with their > playing. When they are having trouble with a particular passage, I will > have them stop playing and take a moment to first sing it. If they > can't sing it, then they don't know the music and are just guessing. We > stop to learn what it should sound like - then, play the piece with just > mouthpiece, taking care to keep the pitch as accurate as possible. > After that is accomplished, we go back to the instrument. I find that > this significantly improves their playing. > > Timothy A. Johnson > > -Original Message- > From: Jonathan West > Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 7:43 AM > To: horn@music.memphis.edu > Subject: Re: [Hornlist] What should I be doing in the practice room? > > If you have a horn available to play, then I see little use in > mouthpiece > buzzing. As far as I'm concerned, mouthpiece buzzing is of limited use, > basically to try to keep your lip in where you can't play the horn > itself > because it would disturb your neighbors, or because you are travelling > and > cannot take the horn with you. > > But if those situations don't apply, then I think it better to spend > your > time actually practicing the horn. > > Regards > Jonathan West > > ___ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hornboy101%40gmail.com > -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] What should I be doing in the practice room?
Hi there, I will as always offer my two cents. I have recently acquired the Randy Gardner: Mastering the horns low register, and it has had great pay off for my low horn chops. A bit of my playing, in the past I have always sat in a high horn position, my first year in university I found myself sitting fourth horn, a new a frightening world, and I for the best of the expression, got by. I would seriously recommend picking up Randy Gardner's book, it was recommend in a masterclass I attended with Jamie Sommerville and a keen student always looking to learn that I am bought it promptly. The book takes you through embouchure formation exercises, dealing with the break, adds a sense of organization to how to deal with the break and many many many exercises that help. He then takes standard low horn excerpts (the orchestral payoff) and breaks them down with techniques and tips. They are really small lessons with Randy Gardner and they work! Consider me passing on a recommendation... and of course... scales (with a metronome) and as far as ensemble playing goes, find a colleague(s) and play what ever you can (though I fear i just started a debate on ensemble skills vs chamber playing I believe they both use interchangeable skills... the best section I played in were just as strong as a horn quartet as the horn "section"." here is the sumitove version PLAY THE HORN! Take care, Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] RE: Mouthpiece needs plating
As far as mouthpiece work goes, I have had great success with moosewood... they offer a re plating service, and are damn fine at what they do. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: Pinky ring...was RE: [Hornlist] Mystery jazz horn
I did much of the same thing, though with a clebsch hand strap... and after some reprogramming, it works wonder... though sometimes... in fast technical passages it looks like I am having a spot of tea. On 7/20/07, G <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: --- Jeremy Cucco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm glad to see the following warning: > > DO NOT EVER PLACE THE LITTLE FINGER IN THE > PINKY-RING!!! I would agree. I recently had the pinky hook (sometimes called an octave key) removed in favor of an Alex duckfoot. Surprisingly, I use less pressure. It does take some getting used to, but it works. You just have to train your pinky to stay down and not float all over the place. Gary Get Firefox!!http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/central.html ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hornboy101%40gmail.com -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Hindemith Sonata
I know someone will correct me if I am wrong... I'm not 100% certain of the date of composition off hand, but it was during the war era in Germany to give some comparison, James Watson was telling me about his trumpet part for the trumpet sonata... on the top right of the page there was a swastika stamped on it... Kinda puts it into contrast.. he also had a fabulous quote about playing Hindemith..."No note must smile, if one does... you have lost" Not a ton of info... but some food for thought. On 7/19/07, Joel Gilbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi everyone., I recently started looking at the Hindemith Sonata and am looking for some background history on the piece. I've been looking around on google but nothing really significant has shown up. Does anyone know anything about the piece that would help with interpreting what kind of character he was going for? Did he write it for a specific person? That sort of thing. Thanks, Joel ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hornboy101%40gmail.com -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] RE:Help With Practice Management
Well said, and Mathew (me) will add my two cents. I was fortunate enough to attend and participate in a series of masterclasses with Berlin Philharmonic horn player Fergus McWilliam. One thing that he had mentioned to the group of us was, "focus on the music and the technique will fall into your lap." I took this at face value and began to approach works in this sense, as opposed to ok, section a will need some technical work, ok section b is going to need some of this and that. I still use this approach but always in musical context, Dukas was never meant to sound like kopprasch. On top of that Fergus placed lots of stress into feeling very relaxed and natural while playing, not forcing to stay open or what not, but just how does one sing it and to replicate that into the horn. Long story short, use music as a tool to improve, but don't forget about scales and the fundamentals of your playing, with out that you may not like what falls into your lap in the end. ps. My day is warm up/fundamental work ie. scales, arpeggios, ATTACKS! , long tones, colours (vibrato etc) and flexibility. My second session I work lip trills high and low range, some etude action and a slight touch on excerpts. The final session is dedicated to Music and excerpts. Mat On 7/1/07, matthew scheffelman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Valerie, You listed all the different things you practice. You put "repertoire" last. Most other instruments use a series of musical pieces to help build ones level, not just etudes and excercies . Learning trills is not such a big deal on most instruments. Now that I think about it, it is not that important on horn either. A common question among young pianists is "what sonata/concerto are you playing" as a help to know what level they are at. I would consider for you a music approach, now that you have the technique somewhat down. Put music first and you will have no challenge beneath you. Matthew Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hornboy101%40gmail.com -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] mouthpiece kit
You could experiment with getting Tom to cut the rim. My moose has exchangeable rims. I played around at first, but found a set up that suits my horn and playing. That is always a possibility. True you cant play with cup size, but it does open up the possibilities to play with the rim. On 6/21/07, Allen Smithson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm probably going to get the mouthpiece plated but I'd like to try some different rim and cup sizes to see if there isn't another style I'd like better. The mouthpiece I've been using is the second mouthpiece that I have owned and I've been playing on it for five years. However, I do like how the mouthpiece plays. Is it worth my while to search for something new? - Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hornboy101%40gmail.com -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] mouthpiece kits
I agree, I play on a gold rim due to allergies. If ya like it.. why change it.. send it to moosewood and get Tom Greer to plate it for you. I play on one of his mouthpieces and love it. but ya. if it works why change it. On 6/21/07, hans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What is a mouthpiece kit ?? What material mouthpiece did you play, so you became alergic ? If you like the old mpiece better, get it gold plated. == -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allen Smithson Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 2:22 AM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] mouthpiece kits Hello all, I'm interested in renting a mouthpiece kit. Where's a could place I could do this? I've been playing on the same mouthpiece for years and recently found out I was allergic to it. I could have gotten it laquered but decieded to find a new one instead. I'd really appreciate some opinions. Thanks, Allen - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. ___ 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/hornboy101%40gmail.com -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Kyle Mills
Wow... Reading this brings silence to me really. I am a horn player in calgary and was fortunate to talk to Kyle Mills for half an hour after he had won the audition. What I drew from that conversation was how amazing of a person he truly must have been. Thoughts and prayers to his family and freinds. I consider myslef extremely fortunate for that breif interaction with him. -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Etudes
Hey list. I am getting ready to order some new etudes.. Any suggestions on what to get? I have alot of the "standards" the Maxime-Alphonse, Kopprasch op.5 and op.6a fair amount of the Galley. I also have the Oscar Franz book and a few others. I'm just looking for suggestions since I'm not completely familiar with what is out there, and what is good. -- Mathew James ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Happy Birthday Hans Pizka
As well, Happy Birthday Hans Pizka -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] GLiere Concerto Valery's Cadenza
Hey list, I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to get ahold of a recording of Valery's Cadenza?? I am preparing the peice for my recital and would liek to use his Cadenza, but have no idea what it acctualy sounds like, tempo wise and such, interpetation of it I am finding a little wonky for myself, and would liek to have a foundation of it... any help would be stelar. I know there is a record of valery, but have had no luck whatsoever trackign it down. -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: subject: [Hornlist] Mahler 9 excerpt.
I have the complete part on hand, I am jsut not 100% certain what exceprt it acctually is/ On 12/8/06, Anna Henry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Mathew, The book I use for auditions and study is David Thompson's "Orchestral Audition Repertoire." It contains complete parts, not just excerpts. I can't remember specifically, but I think Mahler 9 is in it. It's a wonderful book, and I use it all the time. The parts come in a binder so that you can take out what you need and not carry the rest of the 1000 pages with you. The only drawback, it's about $100 - but I've gotten that much use out of it. You can find it at: http://www.thompsonedition.com/ Hope that helps, Anna Hi all. I am preparing a mock audition and one exceprt is Mahler 9, a first honr one. I couldnt find it in any excpert books I had, or my library had, so I went to the score the old fashion way...Now I have a question, what are the standard ones? As in the most likley to be asked for, and help directing me to the most important ones to learn. I cant ask my treacher as they are putting on the mock, and are not supposed to help at all. We are supposed to use our resources :D Thanks kindly. -- Mathew James - Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hornboy101%40gmail.com -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Mahler 9 excerpt.
Hi all. I am preparing a mock audition and one exceprt is Mahler 9, a first honr one. I couldnt find it in any excpert books I had, or my library had, so I went to the score the old fashion way...Now I have a question, what are the standard ones? As in the most likley to be asked for, and help directing me to the most important ones to learn. I cant ask my treacher as they are putting on the mock, and are not supposed to help at all. We are supposed to use our resources :D Thanks kindly. -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Playing question
Give birth to it in your mind, we all know where 440, or 442 for those across the pond. :D we just tuned to it. So there is your foundation, the violins such should, in theory be close, Put all those years of musicianship training to good use. Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Help Iding a horn
Hey list. I sat down to ID my Conn and found some peculiar things. If someone who is pretty knowledgeable about Conns could contact me off list to help me ID this it would be appreciated. I know about the Serial number listings, and that is where the oddity exists. So save the flaming for a worthwhile cause. Thanks all. -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Valve question
Hey list. I'm looking to pick some of your brains today. I have begun to develop a interest In horn design (features more so than entire wraps and such) such as valve mechanisms, and such. And also mute design, all cool stuff. I have been digging through the Internet and my library for books on the ideas and such, have learned a fair amount but am wondering if anyone can direct me to some concrete sources. Many Thanks -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Re: Bach cello suites
Hey, list. I have performed portions of the first suite in recital, I play from the original Cello parts as opposed to the transposed version. Aside from being true to Bach's intentions (pitch not instrument) Great on a personal level ala low register breath control and such. I enjoyed it and it worked. Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Air Support
My support to air support.My opinion on air support is as follows. You need to approach it with both sides of the tension and relaxed ideas. Think of the starting with a very firm foundation. On top of that stay relaxed. as the air dissipates from your diaphragm introduce tension from the sides (think of a Billow (sp) that you would use to start a fire at home). Then at the inhalation relax the sides and while pushing down cause the lower abdominal region to return back to the foundation of the air column and repeat. Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Recital
Hey list, looking for a little feedback. I am doing a recital this year and have put together this so far as my rep *From Russia with horn (or somtheign cool and witty me thinks!)* ** *Four Pieces for Horn and Piano. - Gliere* **1. Romance 2. Valse Triste 3. Intermezzo 4. Nocturne *(Need to put an adaptation here to fill either ensemble or unaccompanied by a russian composer... ideas?)* ** *-Intermission-* ** *Concerto for horn and orchestra in B flat op.91 - Gliere* ** *(if encore needed the usual. Long Call)* ** *-End* ** as you can see its is russian based... one in paticular... so any thoughs on filling that one spot.??? And feedback as well would be awesome Mathew James -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Help locating a piece
I was wondering if anyone knows of a distributor of Sigurd Berge Hornlokk. I am having difficulties tracking one down. -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Gliere Concerto
Hey list. I am preparing the Gliere Concerto for a concerto competition. And am wondering on suggestions for good recordings, I have the Buamann recording and am wondering on some others to add. -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] copper
Hans wrote: "and playing extremely high is not the main job for the horn. Cultivate the middle & low range, but also practise up to g or even high c." Kudos to that. Truly a motto to live by. Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Impressions in Jazz for horn and piano.
Does anyone know where I can get ahold of Impressions in Jazz for horn and piano? -- Mathew James ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
