Re: [Hornlist] THE FRENCH HORN ; SOME NOTES ON THE EVOLUTION OF THE INSTRUMEN...

2009-03-25 Thread David A. Jewell
I normally use abebooks.com, bn.com [use the out-of-print tab at the top of the page]. I also google "rare book dealers" and search their sites.  Amazon.com may also work, but I have found better prices on other sites. Paxmaha     where do you go to buy this book? In a message dated 3/25/2009 9

Re: [Hornlist] THE FRENCH HORN ; SOME NOTES ON THE EVOLUTION OF THE INSTRUMEN...

2009-03-25 Thread MARKSUERON
where do you go to buy this book? In a message dated 3/25/2009 9:22:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, em...@magma.ca writes: Hello Steve, An excellent text, well researched; full of historical notes on the development of the horn, as well as notable hornplayers of every epoch. My copy is

RE: [Hornlist] Eric Hauser's Horn?

2009-03-25 Thread Reicher, Tom
Thanks, Dick, this is very interesting history. By any chance have you come across a player by the name of Bernard Mott. He played in Sousa's band and then was principal horn in the Syracuse Symphony for many years. He was my first teacher in the 1950s and a wonderful player and musician. I

Re: [Hornlist] Ice horn - pipe bending

2009-03-25 Thread Kit Wolf
A new alternative: toffee. I've been meaning to try it for a while, but only got round to experimenting this evening making a crook for a baroque trumpet. It works well. Kit > Herb Foster wrote: > > "Hasn't ice been used as a filler for bending tubing?" > > Yes it has, although not straight i

Re: [Hornlist] Eric Hauser's Horn?

2009-03-25 Thread Dick Martz
I've put together a short bio of Mr. Hauser and updated the web page: http://www.rjmartz.com/horns/Hauser/ Dick Martz -- http://www.rjmartz.com/horns Horn Collection -- Original message from mu...@rgsmithmusic.com: -- > Can anyone give me any information on Eric H

Re: [Hornlist] THE FRENCH HORN ; SOME NOTES ON THE EVOLUTION OF THE INSTRUMENT AND OF ITS TECHNIQUE

2009-03-25 Thread dalleyhn
Morley-Pegge was a horn player (Student of Bremond) and musical historian, published his book "The French Horn" in 1960. It is comprehensive and well illustrated, at least the first edition, which is in my library. For those seriously interested in the horn, this book- plus those by Robin Gregor

Re: [Hornlist] THE FRENCH HORN ; SOME NOTES ON THE EVOLUTION OF THE INSTRUMENT AND OF ITS TECHNIQUE

2009-03-25 Thread Martin Bender
Hello Steve, An excellent text, well researched; full of historical notes on the development of the horn, as well as notable hornplayers of every epoch. My copy is not for sale, but if you can find one in good condition, buy it. Even if you find one in not-so-good condition, you won't reg

RE: [Hornlist] THE FRENCH HORN ; SOME NOTES ON THE EVOLUTION OF THE INSTRUMENT AND OF ITS TECHNIQUE

2009-03-25 Thread Reicher, Tom
This is an excellent book, written by a player/horn historian who had a working understanding of the natural horn and a good collection of instruments that are now (I believe) in the Bate Collection in Oxford and the Horniman Museum in London. As the title indicates, there is a detailed discussi

[Hornlist] THE FRENCH HORN ; SOME NOTES ON THE EVOLUTION OF THE INSTRUMENT AND OF ITS TECHNIQUE

2009-03-25 Thread Steve Freides
THE FRENCH HORN ; SOME NOTES ON THE EVOLUTION OF THE INSTRUMENT AND OF ITS TECHNIQUE (Hardcover) by R MORLEY-PEGGE (Author) Anyone care to comment on this book? Also, anyone have a copy they care to sell? (I see a few used copies on the Internet but would happily help someone here get rid of the

[Hornlist] First horn part to "3 duos Concertant" by Antonon Clapission

2009-03-25 Thread dalleyhn
Naybody happen to have the first horn part. I have the second part, However the usual library sources, including the Library of Congressm does not. A copy by e mail would be appreciated. Thanks ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options

[Hornlist] Reversing the 4th valve to stand in Bb

2009-03-25 Thread Brass Arts Unlimited
>> "Walter wasn't the only person, but I don't know of how many are still aroun= d that can. In the 70s there was a shop in Ft. Lauderdale, Lytle and Schatz IIRC, that also performed this operation though, sadly, they are no longer around." << Practically any competent repair tech can engineer a t

Re: [Hornlist] Duos for horn and trumpet

2009-03-25 Thread Steve Freides
We have an edition of the Mozart Horn duets arranged for trumpet and horn. The edition we have contains quite a few typos, which we reported; hopefully they've been fixed. My son, who plays the trumpet, is now proficient enough that we have read through other horn duets - he reads the top part as

Re: [Hornlist] Florida Workshop this Saturday

2009-03-25 Thread Jerryold99
Hi Carolyn, Sorry I can't be with you for this event, however, I look forward to seeing you in Macomb. Best regards, Jerry Old **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0002) __

[Hornlist] Duos for horn and trumpet

2009-03-25 Thread Timothy F. Thompson, D.M.A.
I could use suggestions for quality works for horn and trumpet, with or without piano. I'm not very interested in the usual renaissance or baroque transcriptions (I have plenty of those), but would be interested in almost any other style. Thanks, Tim Timothy F. Thompson, D.M.A. Professor

[Hornlist] Re: A Conductor to Have a Drink With After the Concert?

2009-03-25 Thread Carl Ek
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[Hornlist] Re: Eric Hauser's Horn?

2009-03-25 Thread Carl Ek
Dear Hornlisters, From the look Eric Hauser is giving in that photo, he seems to be rather puzzled too ! Carl Ek Ahhh..Spring in Mooselip !!=Dick Martz wrote: Hi, Guys: I'm puzzled by a horn in a photo of Eric Hauser:http://www.rjmartz.com/horns/HauserIt looks to me to be

Re: [Hornlist] Archaic Kimchee

2009-03-25 Thread Herbert Foster
Good one, Kendall. You're right, though. I heard from another hired gun who has already attended a rehearsal that the lone high school hornist is inexperienced and not confident. Now the trick is to have her have a successful learning experience. Herb Foster

[Hornlist] A Conductor to Have a Drink With After the Concert?

2009-03-25 Thread KendallBetts
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[Hornlist] Barrett's Disease (Barrett's Esophagus?)

2009-03-25 Thread Tim Kecherson
Hello all, My fiancee was just diagnosed with Barrett's Disease. From what I could find out, it changes the cells of the esophagus to be more like the intestine, and may lead to cancer. Does anybody have more information about the condition? Would it affect her horn playing? -- Tim Kecherso

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