[Hornlist] Quintet for Horn and Strings

Hey everyone, Does anyone know the instrumentation to Antoine Reicha's Quintet for horn & strings in E major, Op.106? I'm thinking of starting a group in my high school and would like to know the other kinds of players I'd need. Thanks, Michael Kolaghassi ___

RE: [Hornlist] Current Conn 8Ds

Gee, I thought 8D's were so 1960s. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Aleks Ozolins Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 5:54 PM To: 'The Horn List' Subject: RE: [Hornlist] Current Conn 8Ds I played a few new 8D's recently and I thought the horns

RE: [Hornlist] Current Conn 8Ds

I played a few new 8D's recently and I thought the horns seemed built well, but the blowing characteristics were strange. Very freeblowing esp down low and in the middle, but the tone seemed compromised. Also, the top end seemed to take too much energy. This is all compared to my M-series 8D. The n

Re: [Hornlist] Current Conn 8Ds

I should add, try the Hoyer 6801/2. Same wrap, roughly the same price, and a fantastic horn. Making plans to replace my 8D. Richard Smith www.rgsmithmusic.com - Original Message - From: "Luke Zyla" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Horn List" Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 5:06 PM Subjec

Re: [Hornlist] Current Conn 8Ds

I have played both recently. The craftsmanship of the Yamaha is far superior to the 8-D. However, it doesn't seem to blow as freely as the 8-D. When buying a new horn for my high school band, I chose the Yamaha after considering all factors. It is a great horn. I personally play an 8-D from

Re: [Hornlist] Current Conn 8Ds

I have recently played a Yamaha 668II and it was a fine horn; well made and probably easier to play than my 6 year old 8D. But I prefer the depth of tone on the 8D. The Yamaha is a fine horn but (to me anyway) lacks the "character" of my 8D. I do not think this is necessarily true of all 8Ds and

[Hornlist] Current Conn 8Ds

Hey everyone, I'd like to know everyone's opinions on the current Conn 8Ds that the factory is churning out. I heard they are pretty good. What do you think, good or bad? Can they be likened to the Yamaha 668NDII? Thanks, Michael Kolaghassi ___