Re: [Hornlist] Amahl introduction

Hello Howard, just play the low D very soft. There will not be any difference. ... At this low note & low dynamic there is no distinction in the sound. The composer either wanted it very soft or did use the con sord. markings only, because it exists (composers often use certain "markings", because

[Hornlist] RE: Balanced Embouchure helps asthmatic horn player

The Balanced Embouchure Method helps "average" players to have an opportunity to excel. It is most known for extending range, but it also improves tone and flexibility. Even professional hornists have tried it and benefited from it. Fortunately, some of the players on this list play so well t

[Hornlist] IHS Online news

Three announcements concerning the IHS website: 1) Just in time for holiday shopping! IHS logo merchandise is now being offered through our new Cafe Press website. Although these items are not identical to items sold at IHS Symposiums, many are being offered in new colors and designs. We ar

[Hornlist] Public Masterclass held in Baltimore, MD.

Hello all, I would just like to announce for those of you in the Baltimore/DC area that Detroit Symphony Orchestra principal hornist Karl Pituch will be holding a public masterclass with the Peabody Horn Studio. It will be held at the Peabody Institute in the Cohen-Davison Hall this Wednesday, Dec

RE: [Hornlist] Amahl introduction

> -Original Message- > From: Howard Sanner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:09 PM > To: horn@music.memphis.edu; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Hornlist] Amahl introduction > > In the introduction to Amahl and the Night Visitors, just > before the Allegro mod

[Hornlist] Karl Pituch Masterclass at Peabody

Of interest to list members in the Maryland/DC area: The Peabody Horn Studio is hosting a masterclass with Karl Pituch, principal horn of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, on Wednesday, Dec 3 at 5:30 PM in Cohen-Davison Hall at Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, 1 East Mount Ver

[Hornlist] Amahl introduction

In the introduction to Amahl and the Night Visitors, just before the Allegro moderato, the horn is in unison with the cellos. The part ends on a written D below middle C, which is marked con sordino. There's very little time (an eighth rest) to get the mute in. I've tried it several ways: m

RE: [Hornlist] Kruspe Horns

Richard, Since I subscribe to both lists, I'd already received your reply. Thanks for making sure I got it. Ed (in Denton) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard V. West Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 11:28 AM To: The Horn List Sub

[Hornlist] Kruspe Horns

I have the feeling that I may have replied to Ed Glick's query on the wrong list. Or perhaps he asked both lists. For what it's worth, here's my contribution: I believe that the "New Symphony Model" Kruspe (definitely no umlaut) was specifically developed in the 1920s to create a full double

RE: [Hornlist] Balanced Embouchure helps asthmatic horn player

P. G. Wodehouse is a great author if you like escapist fiction. His world is Edwardian England and the upper class of that time and place. He also writes about pursuit of the game of golf. He likes to poke fun at golfers who are in the external search for the gadget that will make their game jus

RE: [Hornlist] Balanced Embouchure helps asthmatic horn player

Bill, I looked up Hoffer. What a fascinating guy! You've inspired me to read True Believer. I think perhaps you're also making a commentary about Valerie and her advocacy of the BE system. We've all seen players who are constantly searching for the one true thing (horn or mouthpiece), or way