RE: [Hornlist] My fathers past - to Mark Louttit others
Hans, I personally don't feel it is necessary to defend yourself or your family. I enjoy reading your posts and hope to someday meet you on a future business trip to Germany (when I haven't a clue). To the anti-Hans, if you do not appreciate Hans' posts, them just delete them. Regards, Joe -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of hans Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 3:14 AM To: 'The Horn List' Cc: 'Mark Louttit' Subject: [Hornlist] My fathers past - to Mark Louttit others To Mark Louttit: My father served in the German Army (Luftwaffe, Fallschirmjaeger) from 1942-Feb.1945, but has neither got on board of any aircraft in his life nor delivered any shot at nobody, as far as I know. He instead played first horn in the Luftwaffen Corps Symphony, also in the symphony orchestra in Metz (1941-44 under Rudolf Nilius cond.) as a substitute on first horn in Saarbruecken has taught the horn at the Metz Conservatory (1941-44). He had letter exchange with his former students until few years before his death. If you know different things about my father, special about perhaps hidden nazi past, feel free to send me these informations including the source. I am most thankful for any information. I for myself have never worn any other uniform than that of the music bands I have played during my study. My uniforms were are tuxedo dresscoat tails and I never served in any military organisation. Hans Pizka That´s the reason, why I am writing this: The man is nothing much, totally lacking in humility and ever critical of those who post to these boards, but it is not constructive criticism, it is always with the hobnailed boot of the storm trooper. He will of course, deny this, and protest how evil the Third Reich was, but like it or not he was a product of that period in European history, and his only family situation from all accounts the elder Pizka (who was serving as a Master Sergeant in the German Occupation of France was a pretty hard case himself. From what I have been able to determine, tough, arrogant and not unsympathetic to the ideals of National Socialism.) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/joescarpelli%40earthlink.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
re: [Hornlist] My fathers past - to Mark Louttit others
Mark and others, At least from my experience of reading Hans' posts he always has critical information (usually personal experiences) to back up every statement or idea that he posts. He is an experienced and most importantly open contributor of his experiences, which some of us younger posters find greatly benefitial. Not too many prominent principal horns care to share their experiences openly on any list, so, thanks Hans for giving us your time for many years! I know personally that If I had an intelligent question to post on the hornlist, Hans would be the first one to reply with the most pertinent information regarding Actual orchestral experience. Hoss Johnson ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] My fathers past - to Mark Louttit others
blah blah blah. Hans you are great, well informed and the horn master. I hope you don't feel the need to defend yourself to anyone here. your info and imput are invaluable to people on this list. Those who don't like it can delete it. I myself read evryones post and lean from alot of them. I myself think that people are getting wrapped up in what I call the Barny the Dinosore syndrome. The way to succeede in the music bussiness is hard work and practice. I am a product of German parents who instilled in me a work ethic, something I don't see all that much today . I teach two days a week at a local High school. So many kids today think that respect is just given for the mere fact that you are breathing and sitting upright. Alot of kids think that you should get a pat on the back for doing the bare minimum ( showing up on time , not disrupting class, holding their instrument ) I was told as a kid you can do anything you want in life, but it takes work . If you want to play in all state orchestra or band you have to practice. When I was in school ( when the earth was still cooling ), we played by fear. Not something I believe in , but that was how it was done. I would hardly look my band director in the eye, let alone question him . Why was not a word I ever heard anyone use. You just did what you were told. The fun in high school band was the rush you got from doing a good job, playing a good concert. I'll never forget the times we had a day (usually after a performance) that the band director asked us what we wanted to do. Everyone wanted to sight read new music. Now a days the kids want more time to do there homework, or watch a movie, or sit around and play computer games.. As a private instructor, I always tell my students that my job is to make myself obsolete. In other words my job is to give you the tools to figure out any problem in playing, learning the music, how to practice, getting their own sound, and figureing out technical problems from a musical standpoint. That importance of the air , canceling the resistance of any particular note etc, etc etc. Students should learn every time they put the horn to there face, not just with their teacher in the room. I myself continue to learn every day. Music is organic, it is a living and breathing art form. Music is not math, there is more than one right answer in music. The constants are: right notes, good pitch, absolute rhythem, and observing the composers intentions. The beauty , excitement, and artistery come from each of us. Rob Schmidtke hans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To Mark Louttit: My father served in the German Army (Luftwaffe, Fallschirmjaeger) from 1942-Feb.1945, but has neither got on board of any aircraft in his life nor delivered any shot at nobody, as far as I know. He instead played first horn in the Luftwaffen Corps Symphony, also in the symphony orchestra in Metz (1941-44 under Rudolf Nilius cond.) as a substitute on first horn in Saarbruecken has taught the horn at the Metz Conservatory (1941-44). He had letter exchange with his former students until few years before his death. If you know different things about my father, special about perhaps hidden nazi past, feel free to send me these informations including the source. I am most thankful for any information. I for myself have never worn any other uniform than that of the music bands I have played during my study. My uniforms were are tuxedo dresscoat tails and I never served in any military organisation. Hans Pizka That´s the reason, why I am writing this: ever critical of those who post to these boards, but it is not constructive criticism, it is always with the hobnailed boot of the storm trooper. He will of course, deny this, and protest how evil the Third Reich was, but like it or not he was a product of that period in European history, and his only family situation from all accounts the elder Pizka (who was serving as a Master Sergeant in the German Occupation of France was a pretty hard case himself. From what I have been able to determine, tough, arrogant and not unsympathetic to the ideals of National Socialism.) ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/rob_schmidtke%40yahoo.com - Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] My fathers past - to Mark Louttit others
rob schmidtke wrote:
Music is not math, there is more than one right answer in music.
Whoa, rob - Who composed Beethoven's 9th symphony? See - only one
right answer. And what's the square root of 9? It's 3 or -3. See -
two right answers. Music is too math. So is everything else.
{ David Goldberg: [EMAIL PROTECTED] }
{ Math Dept, Washtenaw Community College }
{ Ann Arbor Michigan }
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RE: [Hornlist] My fathers past - to Mark Louttit others
Which is a better horn, Elkhart 8D or Kruspe?
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rob schmidtke wrote:
Music is not math, there is more than one right answer in music.
Whoa, rob - Who composed Beethoven's 9th symphony? See - only one
right answer. And what's the square root of 9? It's 3 or -3. See -
two right answers. Music is too math. So is everything else.
{ David Goldberg: [EMAIL PROTECTED] }
{ Math Dept, Washtenaw Community College }
{ Ann Arbor Michigan }
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Re: [Hornlist] My fathers past - to Mark Louttit others
At 7:22 PM -0400 9/4/06, David Goldberg wrote: Music is too math. So is everything else. Is mathematics music to your ears by chance? What's the primary resonating frequency of my bathroom? It's 291 cm x 113 cm x 238 cm. That would help me get a reference pitch while showering so when I warm up on my mouthpiece afterwards I won't have to use a tuning fork. Thanks! Carlberg Jones Guanajuato, Gto. MEXICO ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
