[Hornlist] What to post or not...

2009-06-24 Thread Kenneth Pope
I notice that hornplayer.net posts the recent listings of used horns every now and then on this newsgroup, and I was wondering if it is something that others of us should do as well? I just added 15 horns this week, but I've always kept away from 'advertising' per se on the newsgroups (even tho

[Hornlist] Brass safety

2009-06-24 Thread Brass Arts Unlimited
>>I hope that the manufacturers of mouthpieces take into consideration the he= alth and welfare of their employees. The microscoptic aerosol bits that re= sult from cutting turniing grinding and polishing are a health hazard to th= e workers making the mouthpiece and others around them. There are

RE: [Hornlist] What to post or not...

2009-06-24 Thread Jeremy Cucco
Personally, I say "post away!" It's one thing to send out advertisements for oils, cases, etc. It's another thing to post a list of "orphaned" horns that are available. Certainly, I wouldn't check anyone's site on a regular basis for used horns, but if I get that free and easy e-mail, I'm certai

[Hornlist] Star Trek question

2009-06-24 Thread bakercor
Those of you who have seen the newest Star Trek movie probably noticed that amazing horn solo at the beginning--anyone know who's playing? Sherry Baker ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/opt

RE: [Hornlist] Star Trek question

2009-06-24 Thread Jeremy Cucco
Rick Todd. He was also on hand at the IHS symposium in Illinois - and socializing with us mere mortals at Buffalo Wild Wings after hours (Geez Ken, you never did make it out there!!). Great player, great guy! -Original Message- From: baker...@aol.com [mailto:baker...@aol.com] Sent: We

Re: [Hornlist] What to post or not...

2009-06-24 Thread Leigh Alexander
Ken, I agree with Jeremy. I was thinking the same as you when I read the hornplayer.net post this morning. Leigh On Jun 24, 2009, at 1:56 PM, Jeremy Cucco wrote: Personally, I say "post away!" It's one thing to send out advertisements for oils, cases, etc. It's another thing to post a list

Re: [Hornlist] Brass safety - natural horn mouthpieces

2009-06-24 Thread Kit Wolf
> Hi Kit, > > In the US at least, almost, if not all, mouthpieces are made of C360 > free-cutting brass rod. It has 2.5-3.7% lead content. I've never seen or > heard of any situation where that caused a problem I guess part of the problem with lead is that it is harmful at very low levels. It can

[Hornlist] Re: eat lead you varmint!

2009-06-24 Thread Steven Mumford
    I won't disagree with your statements, but I've often wondered how it is that people in the business inhale metric tons of brass dust and handle all kinds of lead but still manage to live to a ripe old age.  Geyer even ate those goose grease sandwiches to boot.  I've been amazed to see the b

[Hornlist] Frehse Concerto #1

2009-06-24 Thread dalleyhn
I have had several requests for the Frehse Concerto. I am happy to send e mail copies of the 1911 copy from my library. The reprint in 1952 was from a East German publisher (VEB Hofmeister - Leipzig). Thus both the original publication and the reprint are not copyright protected. I should point

RE: [Hornlist] Frehse Concerto #1

2009-06-24 Thread Reicher, Tom
Yes, please send along. Thanks very much. -Original Message- From: horn-bounces+treicher=cooley@music.memphis.edu [mailto:horn-bounces+treicher=cooley@music.memphis.edu] On Behalf Of dalle...@bellsouth.net Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:52 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu; h

Re: [Hornlist] Brass safety

2009-06-24 Thread Lawrence Yates
My dad worked in factory governed by similar health and safety regulations - the had to wear face-masks and special clothing. On the days the inspectors came the masks and clothes were taken out of the cupboard and the workers put them on. As soon as the inspectors left, they were all put back in

Re: [Hornlist] What to post or not...

2009-06-24 Thread Jerry Houston
On Wednesday 24 June 2009 10:11:45 am Kenneth Pope wrote: > I notice that hornplayer.net posts the recent listings of used horns every > now and then on this newsgroup, and I was wondering if it is something that > others of us should do as well? I just added 15 horns this week, but I've > always

Re: [Hornlist] What to post or not...

2009-06-24 Thread Jerryold99
Hi Ken, It was nice seeing you in Macomb. I think it might be a "public service" to have certain horn related items on the list at times. Best regards, Jerry in Kansas City **Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?nci

Re: [Hornlist] What to post or not...

2009-06-24 Thread Kit Wolf
> I think it might be a "public service" to > have certain horn related items on the > list at times. One convention is to put 'FS' in the title bar, then anyone who want's to filter out advertising can do so very easily. Kit ___ post: horn@music.mem