Re: [Hornlist] something to think HR-Thomas Quasthoff

2003-10-20 Thread Jjhosshorn
Free country hans.Free country! Tried to end it nicely now I'm just not going to respond! Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: RE: [Hornlist] something to think HR-Thomas Quasthoff

2003-10-20 Thread Jjhosshorn
All in good fun, Hans, yes I see your point and I understand it, sorry list, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] something to think HR

2003-10-18 Thread Jjhosshorn
You ideals are very third world- I accept my neighbor do you? Can't you see the beauty inside the 5'5 sigfried? Maybe you missed the point? The elephant like woman probably has more character and heart and understanding of the world then you ever will- if this is true how can you express

Re: [Hornlist] Lip Size

2003-10-17 Thread Jjhosshorn
I'm sure there are lots of horn students out there less than perfect that do just fine. Remember that the human body is addaptive to it's environment and will adjust to any situations it comes across. To be a good teacher one must encourage and drive one's student. If you do not do this one

Re: [Hornlist] something to think HR

2003-10-17 Thread Jjhosshorn
Hans, Your ideals are maybe a little too third world for us americans, but they are very true. Remember that the majority of this list is American and the majority of us were raised with the ideal that we could DO anything we set our minds to. I have a certain medical condition that hinders

Re: [Hornlist] something to think HR

2003-10-17 Thread Jjhosshorn
I suggest we all take a break from this bantering and watch the movie Rudy About a less than worthy football player trying to make it at Notre Dame. The story is quite appropriate. Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

[Hornlist] He's backNHR

2003-10-15 Thread Jjhosshorn
Hello list, I appologize for my recent bantering, I'll keep things horn related and personal opinions to myself, All the best, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] English sayings (was kranz bore etc)

2003-10-13 Thread Jjhosshorn
I appologize list Hoss the pigheaded american ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] English sayings (was kranz bore etc)

2003-10-13 Thread Jjhosshorn
sure thing, Hoss would like to unsubscribe from the list- good god I get moved out faster than rush limbaugh- maybe you'll get me for pill popping too! I would like to unsubscribe Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

Re: [Hornlist] horn tone colour metal mpcs kranz bore etc

2003-10-10 Thread Jjhosshorn
As the english would say, eat my shit Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] horn tone colour metal mpcs kranz bore etc

2003-10-10 Thread Jjhosshorn
Not once did I say a specific wrap was better for anybody- I've had my luck with the geyer after a long stint with a Kruspe which was a fine typical Kruspe playing horn and it sold for a good chunk of money, It's dangerous to generalize which I never have done! Best of wishes, Hoss

Re: [Hornlist] Rauch Horns

2003-10-10 Thread Jjhosshorn
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Re: [Hornlist] Rauch Horns

2003-10-10 Thread Jjhosshorn
Wish I had a job There are also several lawsons and Lewis horns on here as well. All very reasonably priced, I think there are two or three schmids too. Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

Re: [Hornlist] NHR 'symbols' and HR Tuning

2003-10-08 Thread Jjhosshorn
YOu might try to retrofit another Bb 3rd valve slide. It is a very usefull fingering especially when it comes to battery situations etc. Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

Re: [Hornlist] The not so classic Conn 8D's

2003-10-08 Thread Jjhosshorn
Must be nice to have a lewis.. Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Paris B Mouthpiece

2003-10-06 Thread Jjhosshorn
I meant nothing by my 18.5 mm posting, I was only pointing out that yes you can be versatile on a big mouthpiece, a lot of people are very terified and think small is the way to go, I was simply saying big is good to! Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Hornlist] Low note practice

2003-10-05 Thread Jjhosshorn
Work on the opening of Shostakovich 5- Doug Hill has some awesome studies in his book, work on a good full block sound once you do this 10 times over the low e will be easy, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

Re: [Hornlist] Re: low notes

2003-10-05 Thread Jjhosshorn
can you buzz that low? if you can, put more air into it and fill up your tummy and our lungs. hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Re: low notes

2003-10-05 Thread Jjhosshorn
I play high horn on 18.5 mm rim as do a lot of us, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Apprenticeship

2003-10-04 Thread Jjhosshorn
Any body have an idea on the Waterloo Iowa area? Merlin is too busy to hire me any one know anyone else? Thanks, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Horn repair??

2003-10-03 Thread Jjhosshorn
horn playing is nothing more than basic metalergy. Study how general manufacturing is done. Study soldering techniques- ask a local repair person or have work done on your horn and ask if you can watch. Moving a leadpipe is very popular! Once you see firsthand how its done it's really not

Re: [Hornlist] Yamaha horns

2003-10-03 Thread Jjhosshorn
Note to list, the horn I have for sale is one of the first Cleveland chambers model horn, Thanks again, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Yamaha horns

2003-10-03 Thread Jjhosshorn
I agree- with robob. I think it is very possible to be more versatile on a geyer yellowbrass small belled horn. All you have to do is blow to be big- I'm actually trying to prove this to my horn teacher who has been an 8d lawson player for years. When it comes to bigness on a horn you either

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Horn repair??

2003-10-03 Thread Jjhosshorn
history says that geyer perfected the Knopf wrap so actually the Geyer wrap is very similar but a hybrid of the Knopf horn. Carl Geyer brought the style to america. Wasn't he an apprentice of Meister Knopf? Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your

Re: [Hornlist] Reynolds Horn

2003-10-03 Thread Jjhosshorn
Everybody is asking me why I have the Reynolds priced so high, I think I have clarified all of the customization done and just remember once upon a time an Elkhart 8d only cost 400$ as well. What makes 8d's worth gold while the Chambers horn clearly plays better? Because they are still poorly

Re: [Hornlist] Horn wraps

2003-10-03 Thread Jjhosshorn
No offense meant of implied- I got my info. from a web page dedicated to carl geyer, Thanks, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Yamaha horns

2003-10-02 Thread Jjhosshorn
For Walt, I have completely dissassembled and resoldered the horn, I've added a Atkinson Bell tail and Bell with Alex large ring on it, I've also added an A5 leadpipe and I've made the valves a little tighter- the high register slots well almost like a Lawson and the low range is better than

Re: [Hornlist] Signatures

2003-10-02 Thread Jjhosshorn
Joshua Hoss Johnson 2700 Sage Rd. Waterloo, IA 50703 (319)-226-5334 Just like Hoss better- it really is my legal nickname Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Alex horns

2003-10-02 Thread Jjhosshorn
Hello hello, I should've mentioned this in the other posting, can anyone on the list mail me some playing charectaristics of Alexander 103 horns? I have heard lots of things from lots of different people on how these horns play- I have come to changing towards a Geyer style horn(most of the

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Horn Digest, Vol 10, Issue 1 (correction)

2003-10-01 Thread Jjhosshorn
well it would be fourteen hours if you were thinking eastern ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Yamaha horns

2003-10-01 Thread Jjhosshorn
Hi List, I'm looking for an excellent playing Geyer style horn. Preferably A yamaha 861 867 or 667 or 667 v, but will consider conn 10d. Also I have for sale one of the First Reynolds Chambers model horns that has been VERY customized. High's like a lawson lows like an elkhart 8d. For all

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Performance excitement

2003-09-28 Thread Jjhosshorn
Cute, but I hate roller coasters(I don't fit) and would much rather stick with horn playing hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Conn 11DRS

2003-09-28 Thread Jjhosshorn
they are very good and probably the most underrated horns coming from the factory in the world. Hoss I prefer a 10D for the larger amount of color. There are some very good horns on the used market, look for a good horn and find yourself lucky. Lot's can be done to improve them as well,

Re: [Hornlist] Conn 11DRS

2003-09-28 Thread Jjhosshorn
they are very good and probably the most underrated horns coming from the factory in the world. Hoss I prefer a 10D for the larger amount of color. There are some very good horns on the used market, look for a good horn and find yourself lucky. Lot's can be done to improve them as well,

Re: [Hornlist] Holton quality, especially H200

2003-09-27 Thread Jjhosshorn
I meant no insult towards yamaha custom horns, I wish I could afford one myself.I was only pointing out the consistencies of the 667 through automation. When it comes to a custom horn being different than an automated horn I don't believe there to be much difference- maybe some experts on

Re: [Hornlist] Holton quality, especially H200

2003-09-26 Thread Jjhosshorn
hmm i wonder if automation has something to do with this. all of yamaha's cusom horns are made by hand. maybe the japanese are onto a consistant product? hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

[Hornlist] Custom Horn Clocks

2003-09-25 Thread Jjhosshorn
My dad Drclockenstien is in the business of making custom clocks. We can do any brand of horn or any kind of mural or setup you want on the clock. These are very intrapersonal and customized to whatever you want on them. If you want any more information please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Hornlist] Piece for districts

2003-09-24 Thread Jjhosshorn
Why don't you chop up Strauss 1? You should not there is about 3-4 minutes of piano. If you had to a good cut would be from the end of the slow section to the maestoso before the alegro at the end. Other solo's you should consider Malcolm Arnold Fantasie for horn- unaccompanied piece. Or

Re: [Hornlist] HOLTON POWER POLL

2003-09-21 Thread Jjhosshorn
send them to me, I'm a broke college student...lol Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Talk About Odd-Ball !

2003-09-21 Thread Jjhosshorn
Jerryold99 this is not you? The email address on the page had your email address as his ebay name, I'm confused, Thanks, Josh ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Talk About Odd-Ball !

2003-09-20 Thread Jjhosshorn
Jerryold99 are you out there? Perhaps you could send the whole list information- what I know of Jerry is he's a reputable source for information so feel free to bid confidently, Thanks, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

Re: [Hornlist] Joshua Johnson Freshman horn thesis 2002

2003-09-19 Thread Jjhosshorn
Thank you List for all of your constructive critisizm. I wrote this paper a year ago and have since changed some of my views about what I wrote. I sent it to the list to see how far off I was. Thanks for all of your individual comments, keep em commin, Best of wishes, Joshua Johnson

Re: [Hornlist] Reading Ahead

2003-09-18 Thread Jjhosshorn
If you can sight sing music you better be assured that the fingers will fall into place. Try singing with solfege this will really confuse youbut once you have it YOU HAVE IT- sight reading will be like riding a bike! hoss ___ post: [EMAIL

Re: [Hornlist] Horn Buying

2003-09-18 Thread Jjhosshorn
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Re: [Hornlist] Horn Buying

2003-09-18 Thread Jjhosshorn
with anything and everything at a reasonable price. Thanks, Josh Johnson Also, don't limit yourself to a Kruspe wrap- you might have a lot of interest in a geyer horn. Aim me at Jjhornman or Jjhosshorn if you'd like more advice, Best of wishes, Hoss

[Hornlist] Joshua Johnson Freshman horn thesis 2002

2003-09-18 Thread Jjhosshorn
My first inspiration to research horn design came in my tenth grade year of high school. My teacher then, George Curtis, knew very little about horn design and encouraged me to research the various styles and equipment the American hornists used. I started playing horns and quizzing people on

Re: [Hornlist] Film Music

2003-09-17 Thread Jjhosshorn
Why don't you see if you're current school offers the same tuition (tuition assistance) at USC as you're current school- if so you could save a LOT of money(about 10,000$ a year). Find a nice apartment or even live on campus while attending school. It is an attainable goal- all you have to do

Re: [Hornlist] Gold or silver

2003-09-16 Thread Jjhosshorn
they affect the wetness on your mouth, if you like being a wet player go with gold plate. If not stick with Silver. I hate it when saliva makes the mouthpiece slippery so I'm a dry player. Thanks, Josh ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options

Re: [Hornlist] GOLD v. SILVER

2003-09-16 Thread Jjhosshorn
Did I Reform To Yell Mexicanslet me know when you figure it out, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] FS: Bach valve and bell section

2003-09-16 Thread Jjhosshorn
How much to part it out? I'll give you 50$ for the first branch and tail section! THanks, Josh ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] length of a natural horn

2003-09-10 Thread Jjhosshorn
Hi, This goes out to anyone and everyone that has ever built a natural horn.  I'm going to start farbicating my own out of a very used single horn.  About the only thing I really need to know before I delve into this project is:  What is the correct length to make a horn stand in F?  If you

Re: [Hornlist] trio or quartet for horn, violin, cello or piano

2003-09-10 Thread Jjhosshorn
Brahms trio for Horn Violin and Piano...very dificult Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Going to great lengths

2003-09-10 Thread Jjhosshorn
Cute, The Hand horn is being built as we speak, man am I having fun with a torch. i'll let you know when I get to that horn stand, On a better note thanks to the list for your help! Hoss the inventor ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options

Re: [Hornlist] Going to great lengths

2003-09-10 Thread Jjhosshorn
Or higher quality than horn cabbage. How does horn cabbage grow? Is it seasonal? What kind of climate does it grow in? how do you eat it? Is it sold in stores around Iowa? Is it mass planted or more of a rare breed? On that note, how does horn cabbage grow? Does it become fertile with

Re: [Hornlist] posting names

2003-09-07 Thread Jjhosshorn
Hoss= My legal middle name, full name is Joshua Hoss Johnson Cedar Falls Iowa ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Han's are you Here?

2003-09-06 Thread Jjhosshorn
Leigh, Please mail me with more info. on say playing qualities compared to some larger american horns. I'm very curious as to the acoustic aspect of the horn, how does it project? What kind of sound does it make? Is it flexible with what kind of section of horns?? Things like that, Best

[Hornlist] Han's are you Here?

2003-09-05 Thread Jjhosshorn
If so I'm looking for info. on your Pizka Classic horn. Please email me some more info. as I'm very curious about your horns. What are some of the dimensions compared to say a Carl Geyer horn? Pretty much any info. you have on your horns would be absolutely fantastic. Thanks, Hoss

Re: [Hornlist] Geyer Versus Kruspe

2003-09-04 Thread Jjhosshorn
I have come to my own conclusionsI'm writing a horn design paper with topic Knopf vs. Kruspe and I'd like to use imput and evidence from the horn community. So, if you feel so inclined to give me your theories and personal stories or anything relating to the two wraps, please do so!

Re: [Hornlist] HOLD THE PICKLE!

2003-09-04 Thread Jjhosshorn
I only hold my pickle in the bathroom thank you very much...and ocassionally on weekends.. Hoss, OHHH you were talking about sandwiches...what a misconception ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

Re: [Hornlist] Geyer Versus Kruspe

2003-09-04 Thread Jjhosshorn
or wouldn't a lawson alexander or paxman fall under that category? ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Reynolds Contempora

2003-09-04 Thread Jjhosshorn
Hi all, This is what I play on and love, any insight from abroad Thanks, Hoss the happy hornist ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Reynolds Contempora

2003-09-04 Thread Jjhosshorn
Should not that the horn I have is a Chambers model with Contempora---used to before modification--- markings. I sent it off to Atkinson brass and they did an excellent job with it..pretty much a total revamp...if you're out there thanks Atkinson...If anybody has a

Re: [Hornlist] MINDING YOUR P'S Q'S

2003-09-04 Thread Jjhosshorn
Really there was no inner meaning--that this list is so commonly known forI'll check all of my usages before I post...did you like my pickel joke? I thought it was cute anyways... Hoss the sorry ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set

Re: [Hornlist] Reynolds Contempora

2003-09-04 Thread Jjhosshorn
Does anyone have Lucinda's contacts? my serial number is something like 30,000 one of the first horns made for Mr. Chambers. I've been told it dates to 1959, Thanks, Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

[Hornlist] Geyer Versus Kruspe

2003-09-03 Thread Jjhosshorn
Opinions please, give me some insight the great hoss needs inspiration and pursuasion as to which is the best in the world. What does the list have to say? Everything from dimensions to playing qualitieslet me hear it. Hoss ___ post: [EMAIL

Re: [Hornlist] horn tattoos?

2003-09-02 Thread Jjhosshorn
I have Eric Cartman i.e. southpark playing a french horn tattooed on my arse...be real nice and I'll show you some pictureslol Hoss the strange ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

Re: [Hornlist] SPELL CHECK FOR HORNIST? HORNETS

2003-09-02 Thread Jjhosshorn
I'll have my lady friend take some pictures..lol Does the whole list want them or just julio??? Hoss the flattered p.s. forgot to spell check is everything correct? ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

Re: [Hornlist] more horn questions

2003-09-02 Thread Jjhosshorn
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Re: [Hornlist] Oil troubles

2003-09-02 Thread Jjhosshorn
You might want to try loading it up with al cass or even a good chemical clean. I once owned a 176 merker that was a terrible horn and came new from the factory with some not so lightning fast valves- the second valve seized up after about a good month of regular playing. I sent it to my

[Hornlist] Mouthpiece pressure

2003-09-01 Thread Jjhosshorn
Hi all, I am having a very serious problem with my embochure. I recently switched to a larger mouthpiece diamater but this is my problem that also occured on a smaller mouthpiece diamater. Bassically, i'm using so much mouthpiece pressure that when I play in the mid to high register for