Re: [Hornlist] Professional Cleaning?
I'd like to thank everyone who helped me out with this problem. I have one more question about this. My personal horn (the first question was about my fiancee's horn) is in very bad shape, and is no longer lacquered at all. If I were to get my horn fixed up and cleaned, would it be shiny again? It is a nickel-silver Conn 8D and I'm fairly certain it has not been properly cleaned or polished for about 15 years. -- Tim - Original Message - From: Chris Wilhjelm cwilhj...@pascack.k12.nj.us To: The Horn List horn@music.memphis.edu Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 08:28 Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Professional Cleaning? Indeed Tim and thanks for the nod Steve, and yes, I gladly recommend Randy Ulmer, he's a wizard - great repairman, incredibly fair, and a terrific guy (in addition to being a fine horn player). c Steve Freides steve.frei...@gmail.com 6/4/2009 5:48 PM Randy Ulmer, http://www.randalulmer.com - Tenafly, NJ. Chris Wiljehlm recommended him to me and he's who I use. If you look at his web site, you'll see a lot of other folks use him, too. -S- On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 5:17 PM, Tim Kecherson ketc...@inbox.com wrote: I am looking for a person who can chemically clean my horn. I also need to have the bell bracing re-soldered. Does anybody know someone in the northern New Jersey area without going into the city? Thank you very much. -- Tim Kecherson FREE 3D MARINE AQUARIUM SCREENSAVER - Watch dolphins, sharks orcas on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/marineaquarium ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/steve.freides%40gmail.com ( http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/steve.freides%40gmail.com ) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/cwilhjelm%40pascack.k12.nj.us ( http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/cwilhjelm%40pascack.k12.nj.us ) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ketch90%40inbox.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Professional Cleaning?
I am looking for a person who can chemically clean my horn. I also need to have the bell bracing re-soldered. Does anybody know someone in the northern New Jersey area without going into the city? Thank you very much. -- Tim Kecherson FREE 3D MARINE AQUARIUM SCREENSAVER - Watch dolphins, sharks orcas on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/marineaquarium ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Horn Parts
Well, I finally got pictures of the problems. The F slide doesn't hit the bell, as I had said, but it does scrape along the Bb slide. The brace on the F slide broke the soldering, but my camera doesn't have the resolution to show you. The picture with the Bb slide is with the slide as far in as it goes. http://tim.kecherson.com/images/horn1.jpg http://tim.kecherson.com/images/horn2.jpg -- Tim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Horn Parts
Not sure if this has come up at all in the few years that I've subscribed to the list, but I'll give it a go anyway. My horn is a fairly used Conn 8D, but I have a problem with the third valve slides. On the F side, the slide has become slightly twisted, and when I go to pull it off to snake it and grease it it rubs against the beginning of the bell (if you don't understand this let me know and I'll get a picture). On the Bb side, the slide is from a completely different horn and doesn't go in all the way (again, I can get a picture, not sure if I'm explaining properly). My question is, should I try to find matching parts, or wait until I have saved enough money for a new horn? -- Tim GET FREE SMILEYS FOR YOUR IM EMAIL - Learn more at http://www.inbox.com/smileys Works with AIM®, MSN® Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger, ICQ®, Google TalkT and most webmails ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Different Lists
This mailing list is one of the best things that I could ever run across as a horn player. However, I recently took up the english horn as well, and my mother plays the oboe. Is there a similar double reed mailing list, or a forum that someone could recommend? -- Tim Kecherson ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Barrett's Disease (Barrett's Esophagus?)
Hello all, My fiancee was just diagnosed with Barrett's Disease. From what I could find out, it changes the cells of the esophagus to be more like the intestine, and may lead to cancer. Does anybody have more information about the condition? Would it affect her horn playing? -- Tim Kecherson ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Eric Whitacre - Sleep
Hello. I am conducting Sleep for my high school band soon. I have been listening to recordings of it, both the vocal and band types. I was wondering which tempo I should take it at. I like the speed of the vocal recording (University of Miami Chorale), but we had played it at the tempo of the band edition (Rutgers University Wind Ensemble). Both recordings are available at http://www.ericwhitacre.com/main.html. Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Quintet Music
Try going to www.jwpepper.com. They have a lot of good music. Also, you can ask your teacher where the school gets their music from. -- Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:04:38 -0400 To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] Quintet Music A friend of mine is leading a brass quintet in our school. We are looking for some music and don't really know where to head. I really want to do a jazzy piece. Also, if anyone knows where to get Rakes of Mallow that would be exciting (especially if it comes in quintet form!) If anyone has any recommendations of where to look or of pieces to try I'd really appreciate it. _ Enjoy 5 GB of free, password-protected online storage. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_062008___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ketch90%40inbox.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Marching Instruments
Hello again. I am a member of a community band in northern New Jersey (for those of you in the area, it is the Palisades Park Fire Department Band), which does many parades. Last year when I joined, I was the only marching hornist. Since I was new to the music and I cannot affix a lyre to my horn, I had a choice of two interesting instruments to play (both pitched in the key of F). I did not like the first one that I played. The only way I can describe it is as a flumpet, a sort of large trumpet pitched in F. It had horrible intonation, going sharp as I moved up the register. The second instrument I greatly enjoy, it is a Conn 16E Mellophonium. The intonation is much better, and the tone (though closer to a trumpet) is almost sort of like a horn's. My question is this: does anyone know what the first instrument was? I would attach a link for pictures but I did not get any. Thank you very much. -- Tim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Sale of Instrument
I am trying to sell a used trumpet, does anyone know a good place to post ads for it online? Is there a trumpet list? -- Tim Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[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: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Falling Apart
Well I must admit that it was fun being tested on my use of alternate fingerings. I just wish it was a different sort of test... maybe the kind where your teacher just asks you to do something on the fly (not in the middle of a concert). One of the other downsides to this test was that the concert was being recorded. However, it must have been a good concert because after we were done playing (and before the applause) someone near the front row distinctly said, Wow. That one word made my entire day that much better. -- Tim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Re: Mouthpiece Scratch
I am sorry to bump this thread, but I am really curious about whether I should get a new mouthpiece or not. I have one last question for a while. Around November, I bought a Schilke 30 mouthpiece and immediately fell in love with it. It had the perfect rim size and depth, and it was not difficult to play. However, in January (I think) I noticed a scratch, about an inch long, inside the cup of the mouthpiece. How badly would this affect the tone? I think the scratch came from someone trying to be nice by brushing out my mouthpiece. -- Tim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Mouthpiece Scratch
I have (maybe) one last question for a while. Around November, I bought a Schilke 30 mouthpiece and immediately fell in love with it. It had the perfect rim size and depth, and it was not difficult to play. However, in January (I think) I noticed a scratch, about an inch long, inside the cup of the mouthpiece. How badly would this affect the tone? I think the scratch came from someone trying to be nice by brushing out my mouthpiece. -- Tim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Chinese Brass
I spoke with the mother today. She told me that the buyer already got the Selman double, but my thoughts are that by the time Erin (the student) is fed p with the horn than she can afford a more quality instrument. In the meantime, she can play the school's Holton 179 for concerts and performances. -- Tim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Selman Horn
Well. Since I play a (rather old) Conn 8d, I suggested a used Conn 6, because I know it is a decent horn for a high school student. In addition, my HS band director has a new Conn 6, and it is a reliable horn. However, there was an incident with the string on the trigger... Oh well. I know that Conn is a reliable company. I just wish that they were buying the horn in person, rather than on ebay. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Selman Horn
A correction to my previous post about the Schill horn. The brand name is Selman, has anyone heard of it? Enclosed is a link to the ebay page that they are considering. Thanks! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=330231644172ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:1123 -- Tim The Kid Kecherson ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Schill Horn
Hello, My friend's mother recently got her a horn as a Confirmation gift. She asked me if it was a good brand. and neither I nor my teacher had heard of the brand. Has anyone heard of a Schill horn, and can anyone give a review? Thanks! -- Tim The Kid Kecherson ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Mozart Horn Concertos
Hello All (again) I have been listening to the Mozart Horn Concertos recently, as I will be playing one of the movements (probably the second concerto, movement III) in a June recital. I have now listened to three recordings of these concertos, and I have an opinion-based question. I have heard a Barry Tuckwell recording, the recording of Dale Clevenger under Janos Rolla, and the recordings of Eric Ruske with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Of those three, I like the recording with Barry Tuckwell the least. In the second concert, third movement, it sounds like he was pushing very hard to get the high B flat out, and I do not like his tone quality very much. The second place recording is the Dale Clevenger one. I think that his tone is wonderful in the second concerto, but the first concerto (in D major) does not have the same rich smoothness. Therefore, my favorite recording is the Eric Ruske recording. He is a well-rounded player, and is able to put so much emotion into what he plays. And so, my question: Who do you think is the best player of those three? -- Tim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Flanders and Swann
Hello, all: I recently found a recording of Flanders Swann's III Wind, which puts words to the Rondo of Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 4 (K495). Does anyone know if the two did the same to other prominent horn pieces? Thank you very much. -- Tim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Beware: Paxman triple on ebay
Thank you for your consideration. -- Tim - Original Message - From: Bruce Gordon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: horn list horn@music.memphis.edu Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 20:37 Subject: [Hornlist] Beware: Paxman triple on ebay H0rnlisters should be aware that this ebay listing for a Paxman compensating triple horn might be fraudulent: http://cgi.ebay.com/Paxman-Compensating-Triple-French-Horn-81M-F-Bb- highF_W0QQitemZ150232299131QQihZ005QQcategoryZ16215QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrd Z1QQcmdZViewItem My concern is that a horn with matching pictures and description is also currently listed by a different seller on Italian ebay: http://cgi.ebay.it/Paxman-Triple-French-Horn-Model-81M-in-F-Bb-highF- A_W0QQitemZ330202108710QQihZ014QQcategoryZ16215QQcmdZViewItem ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ketch90%40inbox.com FREE 3D MARINE AQUARIUM SCREENSAVER - Watch dolphins, sharks orcas on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/marineaquarium ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Pictures of Rampone Cazzani
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8762/horn007no8.jpg http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7182/horn003mp6.jpg http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3751/horn005nv5.jpg Is the 43 by the valves the serial number? If so, what is the age of the horn? -- Tim Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Agostino Rapone Battista Cazzini
To Anyone Who Can Help: My girlfriend recently got two single horns from our high school band teacher. One is a Conn Bb single with an E serial number (1954?) and the other we are unsure about. On the bell, it says Agostino Rapone Battista Cazzini Milano Made in Italy Does anyone know about this company? The only number I could find was near the valve casing, and that was 43. Is this the serial number? Is this horn worth fixing up? It is a single F horn, and looks like it is silver. It is missing the keys. I will upload pictures within two days. Thanks! -- Tim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] re: Rapone and Cazzini
It is Rampone, sorry for the confusion. - Tim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Re: Strauss Till Eulenspiegel Horns 5-8
Would you by any chance know the name of the TV show? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:39:35 +0100 To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Re: Strauss Till Eulenspiegel Horns 5-8 Hello Timothy, I get the feeling sometimes, most writers on this list care most about pieces if they include gorgeous horn playing. I simply admire great music, no matter if horns are involved or not. Recently I was watching a TV program about White House with great horn playing. Anybody knows about the solo player ? ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ketch90%40inbox.com FREE ONLINE PHOTOSHARING - Share your photos online with your friends and family! Visit http://www.inbox.com/photosharing to find out more! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Pan American Natural Horn
I thought, and this might be the naivety of a high school senior, that Pan American was at one time part of Conn Selmer. Am I right? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:32:57 -0500 To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] Pan American Natural Horn Hi, I was looking through the hornplayer.net site, and found a natural horn of Pan American make. I have been looking into purchasing a natural horn and the price is right, but I have never heard of that company. There is nothing that I can find on that company either. Does anyone know the history and quality of horns produced by that company? Thanks, Joel ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ketch90%40inbox.com GET FREE 5GB EMAIL - Check out spam free email with many cool features! Visit http://www.inbox.com/email to find out more! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Stopped horn and Allergy
Thank you all for your advice. I will try it as soon as possible, more than likely about 4:30 tomorrow afternoon. -- Tim GET FREE 5GB EMAIL - Check out spam free email with many cool features! Visit http://www.inbox.com/email to find out more! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Stopped horn problem and Allergy
I have an intersting (although probably common) problem. My high school band just played an arrangement of Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King with a stopped horn entrance. My hand is large enough so that I cannot properly do stopped horn, I need to transpose one whole step down instead of one half step. Is there a way to get my bell throat enlarged so I can do this properly, or are there any models of horn with a larger throat than a Conn 8D? Also, I seem to be allergic to silver, as when I play I get green residue on the outside of my right hand. What can I do for this? ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] RE: Valve Corks
An update to the website Professor Pizka gave: The page showing how to change the corks is http://www.pizka.de/Change-Corks.htm Thank you for your help. FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Valve Corks
As I mentioned in a previous post, I have a 1970 Conn 8D. Instead of having corks, it has rubber/plastic cylinders where the corks go. However, these click when I finger the notes, and the valves are not aligned because of them. Since I am under 21, I cannot very well go out to the local liquor store and buy a bottle of wine or champagne for the cork. Where would I be able to get a cork for my horn? The local music shop does not carry them. Thank you very much! -- Tim ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Mozart Concerto #3
I am playing Mozart's 3rd Horn Concerto in June, and I am looking for a cadenza to play. Is the cadenza necessary? If so, where can I find one? Thank you very much. -- Timothy Kecherson ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Horn Restoration
Hello, Hornlist subscribers! Last year, I acquired a 1970 Conn 8D (Elkhart) in poor condition from my local high school. It plays very nicely, but it needs lacquer and dent removal. I live in northern New Jersey and am a senior in high school. I was wondering if there was a local shop that is affordable. I plan on continuing playing horn in college, and am currently in one community band. If anyone has any advice, please let me know. Thank you! -- Tim GET FREE 5GB EMAIL - Check out spam free email with many cool features! Visit http://www.inbox.com/email to find out more! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
