RE: [Hornlist] IHS 2006

2005-07-25 Thread Hans
Yes, Shanna, this is really the question, why South Africa ? I have not found any answer to it so far nor did I hear anything about great horn activity there. Yes, it is great safari time there during this time of the year. The symposium is just a year ahead. For those with enough cash in their

Re: [Hornlist] expression marking Fr ???

2005-07-25 Thread Marcer97
Thanks everyone for your input.  So far the two best responses have been either an abbreviation for Forzando or a French term Franchement which means frankly or straight out. Regards, Marc Cerri www.mjcerri.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu

[Hornlist] South Africa

2005-07-25 Thread Wendell Rider
On Jul 25, 2005, at 10:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This may be an odd question, or one without a clear answer, but... why South Africa? Shanna Hollich [EMAIL PROTECTED] AOL IM: rhinos for jesus I met the fellow who is putting the thing together at Tuscaloosa. He is really nice and

RE: [Hornlist] South Africa

2005-07-25 Thread Steve Freides
There is a tradition of having conventions in interesting travel destinations, e.g., a bunch of American doctors getting together in China just because they want to go there and have it be tax-deductible. Nothing wrong with that, IMHO. The only problem is if the location causes people who

[Hornlist] Re: Horn Digest, Vol 31, Issue 28

2005-07-25 Thread Max Bygrave
I'm planning on going...my sister lives in Cape Town so this is a great excuse for a visit. Airfare is expensive, but South African Airlines is very good IMHO I have heard that safaris can be expensive. However the exchange rate is in our favour in the US so general cost of living expenses

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Horn Digest, Vol 31, Issue 28

2005-07-25 Thread Dan Phillips
On Jul 25, 2005, at 2:54 PM, Max Bygrave wrote: Any South african hornists out there want to chime in ? There are at least three subscribed to the list, based on their email addresses. What's the weather like in Cape Town in mid-winter (July)? Dan

[Hornlist] Trumcor mute for sale

2005-07-25 Thread Anna Henry
Hello all, I have listed my Trumcor Model #44 mute on Ebay. It's in great condition, I just found one that I like better. I've only had this mute for a year, so the strap is still there and it looks like new. Here's the link, there's about 2 days left on the auction: