[Hornlist] Re:Mouthpiece to lead-pipe fit

2009-05-02 Thread KendallBetts
Hi Cameron, This has now been corrected. Walter made mouthpieces in batches using hand made cutters. Each batch was slightly different, despite his skills on the lathe. Cutters would wear, tolerance might be slightly off from batch to batch. We have designed and built a semi-automated t

[Hornlist] Correction to my last post - Mouthpiece to lead-pipe fit (was Selman etc)

2009-04-30 Thread KendallBetts
I made a typo: I should have written if your mouthpiece goes in further than .75" (not .5") that might be too far. Sorry! KB **Big savings on Dell XPS Laptops and Desktops!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219491521x1201306563/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.double click.net%2Fc

[Hornlist] Mouthpiece to lead-pipe fit (was Re: Receiver size on Selman double horn)

2009-04-30 Thread KendallBetts
Yes, Tina, if you purchase a Lawson lead-pipe, you can get a Lawson mouthpiece that will fit perfectly and match the acoustic. We ream our receivers to the standard 0 Morse taper and make our mouthpiece shanks with the same taper. This is the generally accepted standard, at least in the U

[Hornlist] Kendall Betts in Recital

2009-04-26 Thread KendallBetts
I'd like to invite everyone to my Lecture/Demonstration/Recital at The University of New Hampshire. Monday, May 4, 2009 at 8:00 PM Johnson Theater, Paul Creative Arts Center 25 College Ave. Durham, NH 03824 (Directions: _http://tinyurl.com/PCACUNH_ (http://tinyurl.com/PCACUNH) ) A HISTOR

[Hornlist] Kendall Betts Master Class at Boston University

2009-04-10 Thread KendallBetts
For those of you in the Greater Boston/New England area, I'll be doing a master class at Boston University tomorrow, Saturday April 11, 2009, 10 AM - 12 PM. College of Fine Arts Auditorium 855 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA Focus will be on fundamentals and using your practice time t

Re: [Hornlist] Re: New Acoustical Testing of the Horn

2009-04-04 Thread KendallBetts
William, I'm glad you caught that. I'm not a computer pro and I clammed. I confused operating system with programming language. Our new LIPUX is a programming language. Perhaps when our company expands with our anticipated success, you might consider us in your future? KB In a messa

[Hornlist] Re: Re: New Acoustical Testing of the Horn

2009-04-04 Thread KendallBetts
Hey Carl, I suppose there might be a correlation between this and perfect pitch. So far, we have only been able to test, as I mentioned with the sound color at the hand in the bell, imperfect pitch. As to natural horns, I have run some tests late last night on a conch shell, English coac

[Hornlist] Re: New Acoustical Testing of the Horn

2009-04-04 Thread KendallBetts
Hey Herb, YES! And you will demonstrate every 100,000th of an inch of the entire Lexicon for us at KBHC! See you in June! KB In a message dated 4/2/2009 1:01:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, horn-requ...@music.memphis.edu writes: message: 8 date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:27:34 -0700 (PDT)

[Hornlist] Re: New Acoustical Testing of the Horn

2009-04-04 Thread KendallBetts
Mark - Sid does not play the horn any more. He is retired here in Sugar Hill and coaches Little League Fast Pitch Girls Softball. He's still got some "stuff" in his arm, but he wore out his lip years ago. He and Prof. IMG hang out from time to time but they always get in fights since Sid

[Hornlist] Re: New Acoustical Testing of the Horn

2009-04-04 Thread KendallBetts
Steve!!! You actually hit on an important part of this research! I had no idea others were so involved in this sort of thing. Part of the software package is the "Musical And Scientific Hornalgorhythmitator" or MASH for short. To be exact, it takes approximately 4,584 samples to do the

[Hornlist] Re: New Acoustical Testing of the Horn

2009-04-04 Thread KendallBetts
Sorry, Jerry. I can't come to Mccomb as it conflicts w/KBHC. We are planning, though, to make a "home version" of the program for consumers. The problem is writing it to work on PC and Mac as this is written in a special new programming language we developed especially for horn players

[Hornlist] Re: New Acoustical Testing of the Horn

2009-04-04 Thread KendallBetts
Yes, but very indirectly. KB In a message dated 4/2/2009 1:01:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, horn-requ...@music.memphis.edu writes: message: 3 date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 17:54:55 -0500 from: "Bill Gross" subject: RE: [Hornlist] New Acoustical Testing of the Horn Sid Fitch wasn't involved i

[Hornlist] New Acoustical Testing of the Horn

2009-04-01 Thread KendallBetts
Dear Hornlisters, I am very excited about the news I will convey to you here and now! Bruce Lawson and I have been working on this for some time and finally, today, made a major breakthrough in the acoustic analysis of the horn! Bruce has written new software, called SoundStill, that can

[Hornlist] Re: Asleep at the Horn

2009-03-28 Thread KendallBetts
6:17:26 EDT > from: KendallBetts at aol.com > subject: [Hornlist] Asleep at the Horn > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DYx6N5lGlbZY **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-fe

[Hornlist] Asleep at the Horn

2009-03-26 Thread KendallBetts
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx6N5lGlbZY&feature=email_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx6N5lGlbZY&feature=email) **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001)

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

2009-03-25 Thread KendallBetts
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[Hornlist] Archaic Kimchee

2009-03-24 Thread KendallBetts
Confucius say: "Herb who sub in youth orchestra Foster learning amongst young players." HF wrote: << I often wonder what the audience thinks of my white beard and hair when I fill in the horn section in the mostly Chinese youth orchestra. >> **Feeling the pinch at the grocery

[Hornlist] Re: Lawson horns (was: North East Horn Workshop)

2009-03-12 Thread KendallBetts
Dear Daniel, Thank you for your interest and questions. Our current "Classical" Model 804C is our version of a medium belled horn. This model made in red brass or yellow brass with yellow brass or ambronze bell flare would be what many European players would like. We have several over t

[Hornlist] North East Horn Workshop

2009-03-11 Thread KendallBetts
Dear Horn Listers: Please allow me this opportunity to invite those of you attending the NEHW at Ithaca College this weekend to visit the Lawson Horns / Kendall Betts Horn Camp exhibits in room 3304 in the Whalen Center. I will have the full inventory of Lawson demonstration models, mouthpi

[Hornlist] Lube Jobs

2009-03-04 Thread KendallBetts
Yes and no, I agree and disagree completely with what everyone has said. Seriously, if you value your instrument, you should keep it properly lubricated including the rotors. What you use is not as important as how often you use it. I recommend petroleum based products including the recen

[Hornlist] Re: Re:Cording

2009-03-04 Thread KendallBetts
I've seen everything from 2 to 36 mics on symphonic recording sessions. I've done them in concert halls, ballrooms, small and large studios. The most realistic sound as to what was going on came from the engineers/producers who used less mics. As to idiots, the music business is full of t

[Hornlist] Re: Cording

2009-03-03 Thread KendallBetts
Jeremy wrote: In Kendall's example, he was doing it for a jingle. I suppose the recording engineer could be spared his life for the travesty of auto-tuning a horn player, but only this once. Actually, he auto-tuned everybody that day. Even the trombones were in tune! I still wonder if w

[Hornlist] Re: Recording Techniques

2009-02-23 Thread KendallBetts
Thanks for your input, Jeremy. I must respectfully disagree, though, with your assertion that hacks can't make "good" recordings. I've heard and worked with many so-called "artists" both pop and classical whose live playing or singing did not live up to their recordings. I've been on man

[Hornlist] Re: Recording Story

2009-02-23 Thread KendallBetts
I heard that yelled at Ormandy a few times followed by a direct object. KB In a message dated 2/23/2009 1:02:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, horn-requ...@music.memphis.edu writes: date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:49:48 -0600 from: Richard subject: [Hornlist] Recording story Joe Scarpelli r

[Hornlist] Re: Mason Jones

2009-02-23 Thread KendallBetts
Bob, are you sure about this? The Coleman recording is on RCA Victor - LSC-2982. It's coupled with 3 other works, all by Coleman. I have that LP. I don't have the Schoenberg recording but I do recall it was on Columbia. I never bought it because I once asked John DeLancie about it and

[Hornlist] Re: Mason Jones Passes

2009-02-22 Thread KendallBetts
I never heard this story about Mason, directly or personally but if it came from Fred Hinger, there must be truth in it. In the old days of recording the orchestra would play until someone clammed, not necessarily a horn player. If the conductor didn't hear it, you, as a player were suppos

[Hornlist] Mason Jones Passes

2009-02-19 Thread KendallBetts
Dear Horn Listers, I just received word that Mason Jones passed away last night. He was 89 years old. I'll post details as I get them. Mason Jones 1919-2009 Principal Horn, Philadelphia Orchestra, 1938-1942, 1946-1978 (Personnel Manager, 1963-1982) Principal Horn, US Marine Band, 1942-194

[Hornlist] KENDALL BETTS HORN CAMP for 2009

2009-01-31 Thread KendallBetts
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Re: [Hornlist] Flugelhorn vs Trumpet

2009-01-19 Thread KendallBetts
I do a lot of "doubling" on old horns, mellophones, valved post horn, WTube, etc. The best course is to get the appropriate mouthpiece for the particular instrument and have a competent mouthpiece maker cut threads on the "doubling" cup on which your regular horn screw rim will fit. Has wo

[Hornlist] Fwd: RIP Arthur Goldstein

2009-01-11 Thread KendallBetts
From: KendallBetts To: h...@yahoogroups.com Sent: 1/11/2009 8:57:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: Re: RIP Arthur Goldstein I'm greatly saddened to learn of Art Goldstein's passing. Regrettably, I never met him but I knew him through s

[Hornlist] Re: Official Start of CLAMSSA?

2008-12-16 Thread KendallBetts
Dear Hornlorn, I spoke to the Professor yesterday by short-wave radio as his phone is now tapped by the FBI. He is in Illinois where he is changing his driver's license (he's using the address of Geyer's old shop, now demolished and replaced with the 164 story office/residential tower h

[Hornlist] Valve Oil Offer

2008-10-06 Thread KendallBetts
Dear Horn Community, My teacher, Prof. I.M. Gestopftmitscheist, manufactures and bottles his own secret formula valve oil as well as # 5 Duralene White Machine Oil at "The World's Largest Valve Oil Factory" in Bad Corner, NH. The valve oil is triple refined odorless kerosene based wit

[Hornlist] Re: Wooden Mpcs

2008-05-30 Thread KendallBetts
Ward Fearn made and patented wooden mouthpieces back in the 50's-60's. The basis of his patent was that they changed the sound. To my ears, it was darker, but all of the cups were the very deep, convex funnel type copied from old Kruspe/Dell'Osa mouthpieces popular back then which tended t

[Hornlist] Desert Island Mozart

2008-05-07 Thread KendallBetts
Lenny of Laredo writes: The ol' desert island question with a twist: If you could only have 5 recordings of the Mozart concertos (all 4) which artist would you choose? This doesn't mean they are "the best", just your favorites for some reason. So far I have 3 on my list: Dennis Brain Au

[Hornlist] CSI

2008-04-30 Thread KendallBetts
Jen wrote: I was especially impressed by the white gloves they include with every horn. I guess that is in case you decide you need to commit a crime with the horn, the CSI's will never be able to prove it was yours due to the lack of fingerprints? In this case, CSI means "CLAM SCENE

[Hornlist] Re: Horn Digest, Vol 64, Issue 21

2008-04-21 Thread KendallBetts
Yeah, I knew this would be confusing to write about. Bar is the bar line. To clarify, I was speaking of the final note of the phrase, but the final note of a phrase is not always strong, because sometimes, the music following takes up where that leaves off. Another general rule, and usu

[Hornlist] Re: Phrasing

2008-04-19 Thread KendallBetts
As taught by Tabuteau, DeLancie, Fearn, etc. and examined to a great degree in Dr. Thurmond's book: General rules: Pick ups are strong, downbeats are weak, the following notes of the bar (or beat) go "up" through the last beat (or end of the subdivision), to the weakened downbeat of the n

[Hornlist] Re: test

2008-03-26 Thread KendallBetts
No, Hans, they have been laying out loud clams on Easter gigs!!! Speaking of "red eggs," how's the food in China? Oh, I'm confused, that should be "dead eggs," the hundred year old variety! KB Prof. IMG is working on his new, expanded and revised, high tech (with acoustical spectrum a

[Hornlist] Re: IHS advisory board elections

2008-02-19 Thread KendallBetts
Hey, Hans, Haven't you heard? This is how we hold elections now in the USA! Wait until November and see what happens! KB Registered voter in the "first in the nation" state of NH PS: With all these candidates for IHS AC, maybe we need to implement a "primary" or "caucus" and form an "el

[Hornlist] Re: Instruments

2008-02-13 Thread KendallBetts
Lenny's correct in today's world but in the old days, the Anborg was the cheaper, and quite viable, alternative to the Sansone. In fact, Sansone and Anborg used the same parts makers in Italy for valves, etc. I don't know what screw ring they used but I'm sure it was something. Alloys were

[Hornlist] Re: Is new okay?

2008-02-08 Thread KendallBetts
Hey Luke, You should be fine to replace one with a used one. Plane all four down as necessary so the tread depths match within 1/32nd." If you can't do that, then don't worry about it. Do check the depths after each run. If one goes sooner than the others, replace the whole set with new

[Hornlist] Re: unRaveling

2008-02-07 Thread KendallBetts
Reminds me of a band arrangement of Till Eulenspiegel I played years ago on a band job. Greatly abridged, of course, but the worse was the horn solo had been transfigured for old Eb mellophone. It was in Eb concert, and played ON the beat! The last three notes were in the baritone part.

[Hornlist] (no subject)

2008-02-05 Thread KendallBetts
HORN TRASH By Kenny B. There is much to be said about the trashing of the horn. I will give you some thoughts on the subject now and you will be able to read about these in greater detail upon the publication of my soon to be completed book on the subject. I have not decided on the t

[Hornlist] Re: Schill Horns

2008-02-05 Thread KendallBetts
I have gone to these horns, exclusively, as I am now 60 and my arm just isn't what it used to be. They are lighter than a single F, even with the A valve, and much lighter than a double. They also have excellent aerodynamics. I kicked a 42 yard field goal with one recently. My legs ar

[Hornlist] Re: Kruspe, Conn, Schmidt and more

2008-02-03 Thread KendallBetts
First off, I wish to sincerely thank Paul Navarro for joining this discussion. I've always been fascinated with the history and evolution of our instrument, the players, teachers and makers, and we are fortunate in this day and age to have a resource such as this list to discuss all aspe

[Hornlist] "Improving" Conn 8D's (was C. F. Schmidt)

2008-02-02 Thread KendallBetts
OK, I'll rephrase my statement: Can the intonation, response and sound of a Conn 8D be altered to suit a particular player's desire to play better? Yes, it can! Do I despise bad sounds from a French horn? I most certainly do! Do I want to hear good horn playing from people? Yes, I do

[Hornlist] Bending tubing (was lead pipes or something like that)

2008-02-01 Thread KendallBetts
We use pitch, as do/did many makers. It's a compound of roofing tar and rosin. Yamaha uses hydroforming and some makers use ice. Lead and cerrobase are long gone, TTBOMK. I'm experimenting with plastics now, but I have yet to find the magic combination. Pitch is messy, dangerous to han

[Hornlist] Kruspe, Conn et al, (was RE: C.F. Schmidt)

2008-02-01 Thread KendallBetts
Ken, to clarify: Actually, 3 Kruspes were assayed, all owned by Caswell Neal, well known L.A. amateur and Kruspe collector (he owned 26 Kruspes at one point). One was done by Cas and two by Walter. All three horns were from the 1930's. Dave Weiner's story of earlier was true of one of

[Hornlist] Re: C.F. Schmidt History

2008-02-01 Thread KendallBetts
Geyer did work for Wunderlich and there was a definite connection with Schmidt, expecially for parts, in that shop. If Paul Navarro is on the list, I think he knows the history well as he apprenticed with Geyer as did others including Lowell Greer and Ron Pinc. KB In a message dated

[Hornlist] Re: C.F. Schmidt History

2008-02-01 Thread KendallBetts
Dave, no need for puzzles here. The whole thing is a clear as the view from Mt. Washington, assuming it's not snowing. Conn copied the Kruspe Horner Model and experimented with the tapers with the assistance of professionals at the time. Wrap and general dimensions got copied verbatim.

[Hornlist] Re: C.F. Schmidt History

2008-02-01 Thread KendallBetts
>From what I know, Horner worked exclusively with Kruspe. Maybe they knew Schmidt? Hard to say. There was a predecessor model, the "Fritz" that Kruspe made, and the Horner model is similar to that. I think all the German makers of the time got patents for double horn designs and built th

[Hornlist] Re: C.F. Schmidt History

2008-02-01 Thread KendallBetts
Kruspe pipes are long F horn tapers as well. The main difference is that the Kruspe pipes I've seen had more "bumps" or "bubbles," (wider or narrower spots in the taper) than the Schmidt or 8D pipe.. Why, I don't know but in general those can have an effect on both sound and response. If

[Hornlist] Re: C.F. Schmidt History

2008-01-30 Thread KendallBetts
Actually, the 8D leadpipe is copied from the Schmidt, as are many others including Geyer, Reynolds, King, Olds, Holton, generic Allied, etc. It's a long, gradual F horn taper. It's probably a better pipe than the Kruspe pipes in regard to intonation but both have upper register problems.

[Hornlist] KENDALL BETTS HORN CAMP for 2008

2008-01-23 Thread KendallBetts
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[Hornlist] I Found My Horn

2008-01-14 Thread KendallBetts
Dear Horn Listers, Please allow me this opportunity to inform you of the publication of a new book, I Found My Horn, by British journalist and amateur horn player, Jasper Rees. This is an autobiographical account of Jasper's return to horn playing after a 22 year hiatus. The title comes

[Hornlist] Gosh Damp!

2007-12-26 Thread KendallBetts
Well, one of the meanings of "dampen" is "To soundproof." Remember, we're using English, here! Happy Clamsaa! KB In a message dated 12/25/2007 1:00:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: message: 10 date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:36:31 -0500 from: Jeremy Cucco <[EMAIL PROTE

[Hornlist] Re: Lacquer

2007-12-26 Thread KendallBetts
Actually, you could use plastic steel or braising solder to fill in the pits. Then grind the daylights out of it followed by lots of buffing to get it smooth. On a NS horn, it might look OK. On a brass horn, I think it would resemble a smooth patch. Maybe I'll try on a junker and let

[Hornlist] Re: Lacquer

2007-12-24 Thread KendallBetts
I can agree with most of what's been said on this subject so I'm not quoting the posts. The old cellulose lacquers had about a 5% dampening effect. The harder, heavier epoxy based finishes used by Conn and most major manufacturers today has about a 15% dampening effect. That stuff is us

[Hornlist] Re: leadpipes

2007-12-01 Thread KendallBetts
Steve, you forgot to mention trying the good, custom leadpipes on the really expensive but ruined horn after you tape up the holes. I certainly agree that a valve job is the first step in improving an instrument, if the valves are shot. It might not be the only step, though. KB Steve

[Hornlist] RE: Leadpipes

2007-12-01 Thread KendallBetts
Good point, Ken! That's precisely why we offer a 30 day trial period with our leadpipes. In the past year, I've made and sent out pipes for Conn 8D's, Holton 179 and 180, Alex 103, Berg, Kruspe, Atkinson, Paxman, Jiracek and Yamaha 667V and 668 horns. All types of players, too, from ama

Re: Playing softly (was: [Hornlist] Rims, Chops, Airstreams (was C series

2007-12-01 Thread KendallBetts
Hello Howard, It has to do with your air pressure/air volume ratio. Loud=lots of volume+lots of pressure. Soft=little volume+lots of pressure, sometimes even more than in F. That's about all I can explain here. As I've mentioned to you, you should come to camp and I'll help you with

[Hornlist] Re: Lead pipes for Conn 8D

2007-11-28 Thread KendallBetts
I'm curious to know what your criteria is for judging a leadpipe? What would you consider that makes a certain pipe better, not just different? I make pipes that have a better scale and respond quicker, especially on the Bb horn, on a Conn 8D, any Conn 8D. Would folks consider that bet

[Hornlist] Rims, Chops, Airstreams (was C series mouthpieces)

2007-11-27 Thread KendallBetts
I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Rider's thoughts. I would like to add a few of my own. The most important aspect of a rim is your personal comfort. Even if a rim sounds better or gives you more flexibility, if it feels uncomfortable, it's probably not right for you. Many players start f

[Hornlist] Re: Horn Digest, Vol 59, Issue 32

2007-11-27 Thread KendallBetts
Besides you, Hans, I can only think of one: Mason Jones. KB In a message dated 11/27/2007 1:01:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But how about the many high class professional (full time) players who never altered their horns, but had a descant at hand for special

[Hornlist] Bad

2007-11-21 Thread KendallBetts
Yes, Walt, we all enjoyed getting to know and working with Cecilia at camp. I'm surprised to hear that her camera survived that particular performance, as the Prof. hit an Ab above high C, or so people said. He doesn't have capped teeth, you know, just two steel plates, like that guy in

[Hornlist] Re: Music (was Elliot Carter Horn Concerto)

2007-11-19 Thread KendallBetts
Yes, discussing MUSIC has a place on this list. The subject breached was ELLIOT CARTER! Reminds me of a story about Sir Thomas Beecham. He was being interviewed by the BBC. The interviewer asked "Sir Thomas, do you ever perform the music of Arnold Schoenberg?" He replied "No. But I st

[Hornlist] Elliot Carter Horn Concerto

2007-11-18 Thread KendallBetts
Personally, I don't care much for Elliot Carter's music. Valve oil and it's related subjects are more interesting. Anybody agree? KB Peter H. writes: am always struck by how little interest this sort of thing seems to generate on this (memphis) list (as opposed to carrying instrument

[Hornlist] Re: Shipping horns

2007-11-17 Thread KendallBetts
So much for our "Global Economy." huh? It's d**n difficult to ship a horn internationally but no problem for containers of lead painted toys (or some that had "date rape drug" ingredients in them), kilos of illicit drugs, pirated DVD's, CD's and software to get into the US and other count

[Hornlist] Re: Shipping horns

2007-11-17 Thread KendallBetts
Actually, registered mail has a tracking # and makes them more accountable. We are all still talking about the lesser of all evils, I'm afraid. KB Jeremy writes: Sure FedEx and UPS cut some corners from time to time, but at least they have the accountability of a tracking number which i

[Hornlist] Re:Ethical dilemma - how to pack a horn for delivery

2007-11-17 Thread KendallBetts
I'm sending this to both lists as it seems to have migrated. Due to many problems over the years with UPS, in particular two that have happened since moving the shop to NH, Lawson Horns is no longer shipping by UPS. The "last straw" was when UPS opened to box to see if the horn (valued a

[Hornlist] Re: RE: use of vowels to shape mouth cavity

2007-08-07 Thread KendallBetts
Dr. David Steinhorn, a fine amateur hornist with an upper register problem at the time, and I did some in depth studies some years ago at the University of MN hospital. We used a bronchoscope designed to investigate lung disease in infants. It went up the nose, which was filled with lada

Re: [Hornlist] re: National Symphony and "the year 1812"

2007-07-10 Thread KendallBetts
Years ago when I was with the Philadelphia Orchestra we were doing a July 4 Concert at the old Robin Hood Dell. Andre Kostalanetz was conducting and of course, the program was ending with the 1812 Overture. They had two fake cannons made out of plywood rigged with fireworks on either side

Re: [Hornlist] Highest note

2007-05-31 Thread KendallBetts
> this >> repertoire was recorded by both horn players and trumpet players. >> I would >> like to know what's the highest note recorded by a horn player? >> >> I know that some of that pieces are really high, like Zelenka >> Capricci, >> Bach

Re: [Hornlist] Highest note..Altitude

2007-05-30 Thread KendallBetts
In a message dated 5/30/2007 5:43:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But the freedom feeling up there . no conductors Reminds me of the story about the bus trip during the ASOL (American Symphony Orchestra League) convention in San Francisco some years

Re: [Hornlist] Highest note

2007-05-30 Thread KendallBetts
I've played them both. Not bad pieces, either. On the program with the one in Eb, I played the Brandenburg 2 solo horn part (you know the one the trumpet players stole from us) on the second half. It seemed easy, and low, by comparison. It's all relative, as they say, I guess. KB

Re: [Hornlist] Highest note

2007-05-30 Thread KendallBetts
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Re: [Hornlist] Humour: Bushed Blog (Music Related)

2007-05-28 Thread KendallBetts
In a message dated 5/28/2007 1:58:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Speaking of viola, just to stir up an old joke. The local music store is on fire, every thing has been pulled to safety except a saxophone, a viola and an electric guitar. You only have time to save

Re: [Hornlist] RE: Centering Pitch (Now NHR)

2007-05-18 Thread KendallBetts
We will. Just as soon as the last drop is used. Then I'll start using lanolin on my slides but what for valve oil? Biosene? Corn oil? KB In a message dated 5/18/2007 10:46:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It sure would be great if we could all lose our depen

Re: [Hornlist] centering pitch

2007-05-18 Thread KendallBetts
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Re: [Hornlist] Edgy Sound

2007-05-17 Thread KendallBetts
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Re: [Hornlist] centering pitch

2007-05-17 Thread KendallBetts
I don't know about how they do this in CA, Hans, but here in Yankeeland, we call Mayflower Van Lines or rent a U-Haul and do-it-ourselves. Of course, with gas now approaching "old world" prices, it's getting much more expensive to move, so it's probably better to just leave them be except

Re: [Hornlist] centering pitch

2007-05-17 Thread KendallBetts
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Re: [Hornlist] works for horn and wind ensemble

2007-05-06 Thread KendallBetts
Don Haddad, Adagio and Allegro In a message dated 5/6/2007 6:23:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All this makes me wonder...are there any good (grade 6 and up) works that have been written for horn and wind ensemble? Not arrangements, but original works. And not Str

Re: [Hornlist] musical idiot & disgusting arranger.

2007-05-06 Thread KendallBetts
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Re: [Hornlist] Principal Horn Seat Musical Chairs

2007-05-06 Thread KendallBetts
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Re: [Hornlist] Teaching children, etc.

2007-05-02 Thread KendallBetts
Good post about teaching. As to Bjork, I did think it was a bit bizarre. If they were putting on, then it was funny. Somehow, I think they were serious. I just thought the music was crap. As to accounting for taste, maybe this is a right coast/left coast thing? As to pop music, I ha

Re: [Hornlist] RE: Teaching children...

2007-05-01 Thread KendallBetts
Matthew, Well, you won't change my mind about Bjork. Big time nothing in my book. I don't know this other band you mention. I'll check it out if I have time. Your conductor probably thinks ornaments are only on Christmas trees, so don't worry about it. Just make sure yours are legal.

Re: [Hornlist] RE: Modern works for Natural horn

2007-05-01 Thread KendallBetts
Elegia fuer Naturhorn, Hermann Baumann In a message dated 5/1/2007 11:38:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Richard Burdick wrote: >I am working on a list of compositions written since 1900 for >the natural horn. So far the list is quite short. *

Re: [Hornlist] RE: Teaching children...

2007-05-01 Thread KendallBetts
$75 a week! How many hours of instruction do they get? I teach HS and younger for free at my home. Some of them can't even afford a horn so I give them refurbished ex-school single F's to play on. Most parents take interest, which I agree is a good idea, and some don't. Some would if

Re: [Hornlist] RE: Best Schools, competition Means Nothing, and actually

2007-04-30 Thread KendallBetts
So, you want to be a "pro." Here's what I recommend: 1. Pick 5 or 6 schools that look good to you and apply for scholarships to them. 2. Go the one that gives you the a free ride. A BM in performance is a useless degree and has the lowest academic standing so don't pay for it. If you

Re: [Hornlist] Lubricating Valves

2007-04-23 Thread KendallBetts
I wouldn't use lanolin on the slides. Mixing animal fat with petroleum is not a good idea. You'll end up with a white slimy mess which eventually will gum up your valves. Get some wheel bearing grease. A $1.79 tub will last you a lifetime. KB In a message dated 4/23/2007 12:11:38 AM

Re: [Hornlist] Schilke on lacquer

2007-04-22 Thread KendallBetts
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Re: [Hornlist] What makes Conns desirable?

2007-04-22 Thread KendallBetts
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[Hornlist] Kerosene

2007-04-15 Thread KendallBetts
Sorry for this post, my teacher who normally replies to such nonsense took the day off. Re: _Click here: Medical Encyclopedia: Kerosene (Print Version)_ (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/ency/article/002807.htm) Yes, if you swallow it or inhale a huge amount of fumes for an extend

Re: [Hornlist] Happy Birthday Hans Pizka

2007-03-17 Thread KendallBetts
I heartily second the motion! May you have another 100 Long Calls, Hans! Kendall Betts In a message dated 3/17/2007 5:14:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear friends of the Horn! Let me congratulate Prof. Hans Pizka to his 65 years on earth. I hope he keeps his s

Re: [Hornlist] Another You Tube....Schumann's Konzertstuck

2007-03-14 Thread KendallBetts
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Re: [Hornlist] Re: Synesthesia

2007-02-23 Thread KendallBetts
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Re: [Hornlist] Soprano on the horn

2007-02-09 Thread KendallBetts
In a message dated 2/8/2007 1:13:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Fred B commented on what Tony S said on TV: That must have been the A&E version - the original HBO version was: "You = $^!&*%# lie like I $^!&*%# play the $^!&*%# french horn." ***

Re: [Hornlist] Re:recital rep

2007-02-04 Thread KendallBetts
In a message dated 2/4/2007 2:45:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: by the way Kendell, I don't think failing to be rich has anything to do with itmore likely the resent they did not choose the Horn!! HA Thanks for your opinion, AU, Matthaw. __

Re: [Hornlist] recital repertoire

2007-02-03 Thread KendallBetts
In a message dated 2/3/2007 5:34:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So my questions are as follows: Is this a legitimate college-level (music education) program? << Yes. IMO, it's more than enough. >> Should I be required to memorize this piece? << No >> Does any

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