If you have an 8D you like, you're certainly set for the band gig. What
you need to do is find a horn more suited for pit work. As long as you
have the 8D to cover symphonic works, you should look for light, agile
horn, that can produce a full range of tonalities without becoming too
loud to balance the pit. A single Bb, with an F attachment, is often
used. A high quality compensating horn, like a Wendler Kruspe, will do
quite well. There are many medium bell Geyer type horns around.
Whatever you decide, don't hesitate to change the leadpipe to make the
horn distinctly optimized to do what the 8D doesn't do well.
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Sent: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 8:57 AM
Subject: [Hornlist] New Horn Recommendations
Fellow listers,
I am in the market for a new horn after playing a great 8D I bought
from Alex Ozolins several years ago. I know that each horn is a little
different, but what recommendations can you all make. I play in a 55
piece community band, and in pit orchestras for community theater or
chorale groups. I've thought about some possibilities: Hans Hoyer 6802,
Holton 188, or 189. Any other ideas?
Jim McDermott
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
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