[Hornlist] Re: Horn Digest, Vol 77, Issue 27
Tim Allport and I will be there, as always, from beginning to end. Phil Hooks - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 1:00 PM Subject: Horn Digest, Vol 77, Issue 27 Send Horn mailing list submissions to horn@music.memphis.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/listinfo/horn or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to horn-requ...@music.memphis.edu You can reach the person managing the list at horn-ow...@music.memphis.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Horn digest..." Please edit replies to include only relevant text. Please DO NOT include the entire digest in your reply. For more netiquette information, see: http://www.netmeister.org/news/learn2quote.html Today's Topics: 1. Re: trios for three horns (John Jay Hilfiger) 2. Funny sales history, confirmation please! (John Dutton) 3. Re: Funny sales history, confirmation please! (lewho...@yahoo.com) 4. Re: Re: trios for three horns (Steven Mumford) 5. RE: Funny sales history, confirmation please! (Bill Gross) 6. Head Count - IHS Symposium (Jeremy Cucco) 7. Re: Head Count - IHS Symposium (Dan Phillips) 8. RE: Head Count - IHS Symposium (Jeremy Cucco) 9. RE: Head Count - IHS Symposium (John Kowalchuk) 10. Re: Head Count - IHS Symposium (Leigh Alexander) 11. RE: Head Count - IHS Symposium (Jeremy Cucco) 12. Re: Head Count - IHS Symposium (jerryol...@aol.com) 13. Re: Head Count - IHS Symposium (Leigh Alexander) 14. Re: Head Count - IHS Symposium (Angela Gonzales) 15. Re: Re: Re: trios for three horns (Michiel van der Linden) -- message: 1 date: Fri, 22 May 2009 13:23:19 -0400 from: John Jay Hilfiger subject: [Hornlist] Re: trios for three horns For some really beautiful, fun and challenging trios, check out Mozart's trios for basset horns. Not exactly "originals for horn" but at least they're in F. There are several of them and they're all first rate musically. The 1st part goes up to high Cs and hangs above the staff qu= ite a bit. The middle part is more moderate but still challenging and fu= n to play. The low part inhabits the bass clef and has all kinds of wick= ed cool licks. They'd be suitable for some very accomplished college stu= dents. To me, they sound a heckuva lot cooler on french horn than on bas= set horn but I'm biased. There's a recording out there of Chicago Sympho= ny people playing them on basset horns. I wonder if the Telemann trios for two flutes would work on horn? - Steve Mumford Well, as fate would have it, at least one of these has been transcribed for horn trio, by... modesty doesn't permit. It is published as "Divertimento No. 4" by the Hornists Nest http://www.hornistsnest.net/ John Jay Hilfiger http://users.penn.com/~jhilf/ -- message: 2 date: Fri, 22 May 2009 11:39:56 -0600 from: John Dutton subject: [Hornlist] Funny sales history, confirmation please! quote: It would have been "Made in the FRG" or "Made in the GDR." The English translation that is. /quote This is incorrect. When Gebr. Alexander manufactured horns specifically for the US market they were labeled made in W. Germany. I have two horns from the period in question, the newer one about 1978. This was true for the Giardinelli stencils as well I am sure for the Yancich Helden horns. Pictures may be seen at my website if doubt remains. Giardinelli ceased importing Alex horns sometime in the early or mid 1980's. I can query Richard Bentson at Wichita Band about the horns he imported if anyone really cares about completeness. The Jack Attack! -- message: 3 date: Fri, 22 May 2009 20:45:45 + from: lewho...@yahoo.com subject: Re: [Hornlist] Funny sales history, confirmation please! SSBjYW4gcmVsYXRlIHRvIHdoYXQgSm9obiBoYXMgd3JpdHRlbi4gT25lIG9mIG15IEFsZXggMTAz J3MgaGFzIHN0YW1wZWQgcmlnaHQgb24gdGhlIGJlbGwgIk1hZGUgaW4gV2VzdCBHZXJtYW55IGZv ciBHaWFyZGluZWxsaSIuIEl0J3MgYW4gQWxleCwgbm90IGEgc3RlbmNpbC4gDQoNCldhbHQgTGV3 aXMNCi0tLS0tLU9yaWdpbmFsIE1lc3NhZ2UtLS0tLS0NCkZyb206IEpvaG4gRHV0dG9uDQpTZW5k ZXI6IGhvcm4tYm91bmNlcytsZXdob3JuOT15YWhvby5jb21AbXVzaWMubWVtcGhpcy5lZHUNClRv OiBob3JuQG11c2ljLm1lbXBoaXMuZWR1DQpSZXBseVRvOiBUaGUgSG9ybiBMaXN0DQpTdWJqZWN0 OiBbSG9ybmxpc3RdIEZ1bm55IHNhbGVzIGhpc3RvcnksIGNvbmZpcm1hdGlvbiBwbGVhc2UhDQpT ZW50OiBNYXkgMjIsIDIwMDkgMTozOSBQTQ0KDQpxdW90ZTogSXQgd291bGQgaGF2ZSBiZWVuICJN YWRlIGluIHRoZSBGUkciIG9yICJNYWRlIGluIHRoZSBHRFIuIiAgVGhlIEVuZ2xpc2gNCnRyYW5z bGF0aW9uIHRoYXQgaXMuIC9xdW90ZQ0KDQpUaGlzIGlzIGluY29ycmVjdC4gIFdoZW4gR2Vici4g QWxleGFuZGVyIG1hbnVmYWN0dXJlZCBob3Jucw0Kc3BlY2lmaWNhbGx5IGZvciB0aGUgVVMgbWFy a2V0IHRoZXkgd2VyZSBsYWJlbGVkIG1hZGUgaW4gVy4gR2Vy
[Hornlist] Re: Horn Digest, Vol 71, Issue 9
I suppose if I had my rathers, I would rather stay at a motel/hotel. The bathroom/shower down the hall just doesn't do it for me anymore, unless it's on the girl's floor. With sharing a room, the cost differential probably isn't that great. Phil - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 1:00 PM Subject: Horn Digest, Vol 71, Issue 9 Send Horn mailing list submissions to horn@music.memphis.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/listinfo/horn or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Horn digest..." Please edit replies to include only relevant text. Please DO NOT include the entire digest in your reply. For more netiquette information, see: http://www.netmeister.org/news/learn2quote.html Today's Topics: 1. Re: Atterberg Sonata Op.27 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 2. upcoming program (Brent Shires) 3. Re: Gail Williams and Strauss No. 2 review (Howard Sanner) 4. OT: Tuba in Bb or C (Steve Freides) 5. Re: OT: Tuba in Bb or C (Ben Reidhead) 6. Re: OT: Tuba in Bb or C (Klaus Smedegaard Bjerre) -- message: 1 date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 13:07:17 EST from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: Re: [Hornlist] Atterberg Sonata Op.27 Lawrence Y wondered Would anyone like to offer an opinion as to whether the horn parts in the= =A0 Brahms Violin Concerto should be played on valved or natural horns. *** Yes, they should. Gotta go, Cabbage ** AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and=20 all other Holiday needs. Search Now.=20 (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212792382x1200798498/aol?redir=3Dh= ttp://searchblog.aol.com/2008/11/04/happy-holida ys-from-aol-search/?ncid=3Demlcntussear0001) -- message: 2 date: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:35:06 -0600 from: "Brent Shires" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> subject: [Hornlist] upcoming program Everyone, especially Midwestern hornists, This is your invitation to a rather interesting presentation, mitigated in = its appeal somewhat by its highly academic nature. Anyone who is free this Thursday night is welcome to attend my doctoral = lecture-recital, taking place at the University of Illinois at 7:30 pm, in = the Music Building Auditorium. I will be discussing the short history of the solo concerto for horn with = wind band, and dissecting three works: the concerti by Ralph Hermann, = David Amram, and Kazimierz Machala. I will be assisted by the lovely = Terrie Shires on piano, as we perform all three works. I hope to be = finally degreed in December. If you have any questions, feel free to email = me. Brent Brent A. Shires Horn Instructor, University of Central Arkansas Studio Phone: 501-450-5768 Cell Phone: 501-472-3350 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://www.uca.edu http://www.arkansashorn.org Third Horn, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Principal Horn, Conway and Pine Bluff Symphonies Horn Instructor, Dixie Band Camp and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp -- message: 3 date: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:02:10 -0800 from: Howard Sanner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> subject: [Hornlist] Re: Gail Williams and Strauss No. 2 review Quoting David A. Jewell: I had the opportunity to talk to her for a bit and found her to be =20 warm., generous, and extremely gracious as well as down to earth. One of my teachers, the one who taught me how to practice, did her =20 undergrad at Northwestern with Gail Williams and has nothing but the =20 most glowing things to say about her. I want to mention that the concert was guest conducted by James =20 Ross, himself a former hornist of quite some distinction, having =20 been, among other things the first American to be a member of the =20 Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. He is now the conductor of the University of Maryland orchestra, which =20 I have heard him conduct several times. He plays on Jessye Norman's =20 recording of the Strauss Vier letzte Lieder, which has a luscious horn =20 solo at the end of September (and even more luscious violin solos =20 throughout Beim Schlafengehen). I've resisted the temptation long enough: After the concert did you go =20 to Vestal and search for virgins? (I have happy =20 memories of spending the summer of my seventh year in Endicott. Dad =20 worked for IBM.) Howard Sanner [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- message: 4 date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 17:40:24 -0500 from: "Steve Freides" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> subject: [Hornlist] OT: Tuba in Bb or C Apologies for a brass- but not horn-related query. I know trumpet players start with a Bb instrument and often continue with a Bb instrument for band work but a C instrument for a lot (most?) orchest
[Hornlist] Alphorn Mouthpiece
Does anyone have any personal contact with Tobias Bartschi, the Alphorn maker in Luzerne? I ordered an Alphorn from him when the IHS workshop was in Switzerland, and I was completely satisfied with our association. However, I subsequently sent him a mouthpiece to copy with a wooden mouthpiece. I have heard nothing from him. I have sent him several emails to no avail. I did not send him any money, so I am not out on that score. But I really want the wooden mouthpiece. The worse is that my friend Walter Lawson made that mouthpiece for me and gave it to me as a birthday present, so it has great sentimental value. Phil Hooks ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Lawson Memorial Scholarship Fund
After Walter Lawson died, it was proposed that the International Horn Society establish a scholarship fund in Walter's memory. The Advisory Council determined that it could move ahead on such a scholarship only after contributions reached at least $5,000, over a period of 5 years. I understand that contributions to date are woefully short of that amount. If you have been thinking about contributing to the Lawson Memorial Fund but just have not gotten around to it, I encourage you to make that contribution now. Contributions should be sent to Heidi Vogel, Executive-Secretary of the IHS. Phil Hooks ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Another Baltimore Horn Player/Repairman Death
Bill Cook, who played horn in the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra with Walter Lawson, died of a heart attack on July 17, 4 days after Walter died. In 1960, Cook began a repair business association with Walter. He maintained that association with Walter until 1976, when Walter moved his horn making activities from the shop on Winters Lane to Boonsboro. I am not sure for how many more years Bill maintained the Winters Lane shop. Although I am sure that Bill worked on horns, he was primarily the woodwind repairman. He worked on my wife's bassoon. What a coincidence, that friends and business partners should both die of heart attacks so close together. Phil hooks Phil Hooks ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Walter Lawson
I first played with Walter Lawson in 1956, at a summer band concert in Baltimore. Many times I rode with him to IHS workshops. The understanding was that Walter would drive, but I had to stay awake. We always talked about the old days and our mutual acquaintances. When he talked about the intricacies of horn making and design, I didn't understand half of what he was saying. It was enough just to hear him talk about it. I visited Walter when he was in the hospital in Hagerstown, and at the nursing home in Boonsboro two weeks before he died. He was physically frail, but in conversation he was the same old Walter that I had known for over 50 years. He indicated that he had lost some of his taste and that the food at the nursing home was OK, but that he would love to have some good spaghetti. I excused myself and proceeded to the Red Byrd, and returned with a big plate of freshly made spaghetti and meat sauce. He said it was wonderful. When I left he was a happy man. I am pleased to have that last memory of him. Phil Hooks ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Michelle Stebleton for IHS Advisory Council
Michelle Stebleton has been nominated to serve a second term on the IHS Advisory Council. I urge you to vote for her. She has been an effective member on the council this past year. She is sensitive to the concerns of professionals and students. Michelle is devoted to the success of the IHS. For example, she was not initially scheduled to perform at the IHS workshop in Cape Town. But when additional performers were needed, she stepped up to the plate and performed 2 concertos and conducted a lecture. Phil Hooks ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Bill VerMuelen
Would Bill VerMuelen please contact me offline. Thanks Phil Hooks ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Greetings and Need Help for Mahler 2 Offstage
Hans - Let me know when you will be in the DC area. Phil - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Horn List'" Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 1:07 AM Subject: RE: [Hornlist] Greetings and Need Help for Mahler 2 Offstage Thanks for the greetings, Rachel, but my duties here would not allow the high-c gig, so I did not inquire about aitfare anyway. And I have four trips to Asia this year (one is history allready). There would be a chance to match things, if you would postpone the concert for late Novemver & shift the location to Washington D.C., as I will be there probably then. Kindest greetings Hans ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hornboy%40verizon.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Neil Sanders Mouthpiece and Braces
I have been teaching students for over 40 years. Years ago, when Neil Sanders came out with his mouthpiece, my recollection is that one of the benefits of the wide rim with the concave design was that it would help to relieve some of the discomfort of wearing braces. Over the years I let only a few students use it, all of them of which had to play their French horns in marching bands. These were the days before the marching mellophones. After marching band season I would have them return to their regular mouthpieces. I currently have an 8th grade student who came to me with multiple embouchure problems, including puffing the cheeks (he looked like Louis Armstrong) and excessive movement of the embouchure with each note. These issues have been difficult enough to deal with, but now recently he got braces. And it could not have come at a worse time, since he was preparing for the State Solo Festival, playing the second movement of Mozart #1 (grade 4 on the Maryland list). He was having a difficult adjustment to the braces, so I let him try the Neil Sanders mouthpiece. He said that it was more comfortable than his regular mouthpiece and that he could play better with it. So I decided to let him use it for awhile, to get over this hump. The judge at the solo festival had a fit over the Sanders mouthpiece. He told the student that he should get a teacher (I don't know who he thought I was) and to get a "real" mouthpiece. Notwithstanding all this, the student played well and received a Superior rating. My question is this, by having the student use the Sanders mouthpiece, have I really done such a terrible thing as the judge intimated? Am I really that bad? Phil Hooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] IHS Advisory Council
In case you have not heard, Michelle Stebleton was elected to the IHS Advisory Council. Thank you for your support. Michelle is already at work with innovative ideas. Phil Hooks ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Hooks Horn
The Hooks Horn The string regarding instrument insurance encouraged me to make this post. In 1957, I was a student at the University of Maryland, at which time I bought my first horn. It was a new horn. It did not have the name of the maker or any other identification on it. The person from whom I bought it said that it was made by Dressel, a German who used to work for Alexander. I was playing quite a bit at night, and I wanted to have the horn insured. The insurance company wouldn't insure it because it had no identification on it. I took it to a jeweler and had my name engraved on the bell. I sold it to a middle school student in 1967. In January 1997, Barry Tuckwell played one of his farewell concerts with his orchestra in Hagerstown, Maryland. When Walter Lawson introduced me to Jim Impara of the Fairfax Symphony, Jim's eyes got as big as saucers. He exclaimed, "Phil Hooks, I have always wanted to meet you". Since I had never done anything of note, I wondered why he was so excited. He said that around 1967 his mom bought him a used horn. Since it had "Phil Hooks" engraved on it, he assumed that it was a Hooks horn. Years later he studied with Chuck Deering in Baltimore. Chuck told him that we had played together and that I was not a horn maker. He subsequently sold the horn and lost track of it. If anyone happens to know the whereabouts of the Hooks horn, I would appreciate your contacting me. Phil Hooks ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] IHS Advisory Council Ballot Deadline
Just a reminder that the ballots for IHS Council members must be received by Heidi Vogel by July 15. Once again, I believe that Michelle Stapleton will make an outstanding contribution to the IHS. Phil Hooks ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Strauss Concerto #1
I just received from Hans Pizka the beautifully bound copy of the piano reduction of op.11 in Strauss's own hand. My what a wonderful piece of work. If Hans has any left, I can highly recommend it. Phil Hooks ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] IHS Advisory Council
I just received the latest issue of the Horn Call, which includes the ballot to elect members of the IHS Advisory Council. Tim Allport and I nominated Michelle Stebleton to serve on the council. We believe that Michelle will be an energetic and forward thinking member of the council. I met Michelle when she attended her first IHS workshop as a young teen-ager. She has been an enthusiastic participant/performer/exhibitor ever since. She frequently leads warm-up sessions at workshops, at 8:00am! Most recently, she hosted the Southeast Horn Workshop at Florida State University. To give you an idea of her dedication to young people, she scheduled several sessions geared to middle and high school students. Michelle's professional qualifications are well documented in the Horn Call. Phil Hooks Phil Hooks ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] horn clocks
Some time ago someone posted a message about custom made horn clocks. I believe the poster's father did the work. Would the poster please contact me personally. Phil Hooks ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] horn and bassoon duets
Someone recently requested recommendations for horn and bassoon duets. I have the following in my library: Twelve Duets for Horn and Bassoon by Alec Wilder (Margun Music) Mozart Sonata for Horn & Bassoon, KV 292 (Ka We - Amsterdam) Stich-Punto Sonata for Horn & Bassoon (Ka Me - Amsterdam) Ludwig Leye Suite for 2 Horns & Bassoon (Ka We - Amsterdam) Alfred Von Beckerath Sechs Mini-Trios for 2 Horns and Bassoon (Moseler) In addition, quite a while ago a friend recommended the following, but I never obtained them: Yizhak Barsam Three Encores (3 Zugaben) (IMP) L. Clapison Three Duos Concertantes, Op. 27 (Hofmeister) K.K. Kurpinski Paysage Musicale, Op. 18 (Breitkopf & Hartel) J. Blanc Three Sonaten (Ka We) Frederick Duvernoy Three Sonaten (Ka We) Phil Hooks ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Cost of etudes
I just checked my library. In 1954 when I was a student at the University of Maryland, I paid $.50 a piece for the Maxime-Alphonse books at the school book store. No, I don't want to sell them. The books and I are pieces of history. Phil Hooks ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
