[Hornlist] Horn Clarinet Music
Any suggestions for music composed for horn and clarinet? Paulette Velazquez ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Dennis Brain's horn)
Does anyone know what kind of horn or horns Dennis Brain played? Where are they? Who has them? Who made them? One of my students is curious and now so am I! Paulette Velazquez ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] National Wind Ensemble-Mid America Productions
Has anyone participated in or had any students participate in the National Wind Ensemble held at Carnegie Hall? It is done by Mid-America Productions. This is my first time hearing of this and was wondering what the experience was like for past participants. It seems to have been going on for awhile. Any insight would be helpful because one of my students just got accepted and needs to confirm by November 18. Paulette Velazquez http://www.music-minds.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] (708) 927-2233 ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Rushing Headaches
To address one point at a time, I do not believe having a position in a full time orchestra constitutes the only way a person can be in shape. Where I live I happen to know of many fine horn players that do not have full time jobs in an orchestra and are extremely knowledgeable of their craft and are in shape. They are professional horn players (musicians whose livelihood depends upon the money they make from playing their instrument) and I believe are where they are today because of the choices they have made. Me? I had a 2nd horn position in a full time orchestra, went to another full time orchestra as co principal and that orchestra folded. Since then, I have moved to my current residence and have chosen to work professionally in a variety of music settings; shows (not opera), recitals, part time professional orchestras and teaching, all of which amounts to full-time hours. That is all I do. I do not work elsewhere. I consider myself lucky to be able to continue to work here as I do because of the abundance of fine horn players. Sure, I have taken auditions for full time jobs and have done well but not succeeded yet, but I am not a person to blame outside sources for that not happening. It just means I need to be humble enough to accept the results and get back to work and explore my own self even more. My goal like many on this list, (I am willing to bet) is to land that full time job. Mr. Pizka is correct. Most musicians work is done through exploring and studying alone. Next point. I do not ever presume to know everything. I have played this excerpt for many competent teachers and I never had the head rushes until say the last month or so. That is the reason for the post. I was hoping for insight, medically and musically. Tension seems to be the reason, so I must figure out what I am doing differently now. I think like most people, I will explore anything if I think it will help me do what I love even better. That is not making excuses, that is being creative. What works for one may not work for another and as far as I am concerned, the more CONSTRUCTIVE criticism the better because I can take what works and leave the rest behind. Next point. The internet and e-mail are most certainly wonderful things, but I think it has taken away the personal aspect of things. At times, people write things in a manner that they most likely wouldn¹t say in person to anyone. If they do speak that way to someone I am sure they have an established relationship with that person. I think this list is great! Anyone can blah, blah all they want. What is blah, blah to one many be great information to another, so I don¹t discount what anyone says. Paulette Velazquez ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Rushing headache
First of all thank you for your concern and responses. I am planning on mentioning it to my Dr. BECAUSE I am in shape to play it and I DO have the strength to play it just fine. I can also play other high excerpts just fine, but I only get the head rush AFTER, NOT DURING the short call. I¹m not struggling with the tonguing, nor am I over-blowing. Maybe what I am experiencing is EXACTLY what Mr. Pizka¹s last word mentioned: Last word: if you go on full power for the high c, well, you will feel a certain pressure in your head anyway, sometimes nearly passing out ! I just thought it¹s odd that it only happens with the short call and not on Beethoven 7. I was just curious if others who have played it have experienced the same as myself. It makes sense that going out full power at the end to play over the orchestra could produce a pressure in your head, sometimes nearly passing out, because that is how I feel. I just don¹t want to pass out if I don¹t have to! Oh, and also being new to this list, I don¹t remember posting ³my philosophy². Did I post something that I forgot about? I appreciate the constructive ideas, but not the assuming criticism. Paulette Velazquez ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Rushing headaches while playing
I thought I¹d put this out there in case there is a Dr. or someone else who has experienced this. After I play Siegfried¹s Short Call I feel a rush of pain to my forehead that lasts maybe 4 seconds then goes away. Sometimes its is bearable and I can keep going, but the pain gets progressively more intense the more I practice it. I don¹t have headache problems and I don¹t think it¹s related to allergies because it happens at various times of the year. I¹ll discuss it with my Dr., but thought I¹d see if anyone else has experience with this. Paulette Velazquez ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Orchestral Parts
I use Lucks Music Library out of Michigan. They have everything and you can buy individual parts. The best way is to call their 800 #(800) 348-8749 and speak to someone directly, but here is the web site. http://www.lucksmusic.net/ Paulette Velazquez http://www.music-minds.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
