Re: [Hornlist] Holton quality, especially H200

That was me (I?) who had two horns delivered. It was through a relatively local dealer, not over the Internet, so there was no shipping involved. I did take the horns to a very good repairman to have him evaluate them. Buying from a "merchant" (manufacturer or instrument dealer) will also give

[Hornlist] Off-center mouthpiece placement

I just started playing the horn again after a 14-year hiatus. I'm now in my late 30's (although I do not plan to turn 40 for at least 15 years). I have noticed that when I picked up the horn again recently, I do the same thing I did long ago: I place the mouthpiece slightly off-center (horizon

Re: [Hornlist] Mr. Pollack

Lenoard, I went to school on Long Island, New York. The school program didn't actually start kids on instruments until fourth grade, but I started in second grade because my older brother was taking trumpet lessons and I was anxious to learn an instrument. I was also doing very well in school

[Hornlist] Yamaha Custom 868

Hello all, I have been lurking on this list for a while now, and need some information. I am a rank amateur, to say the least. I played from 1972, when I was in second grade, to 1989, and I think I was very good then (for an amateur), but I haven't played since then (except for the last coupl

Re: [Hornlist] A view from the pit

That reminds me of a piece I once played in a band (I have no idea what piece it was) that led off with the direction, "Expectantly." The best we could figure was that it meant to play it like we were pregnant. Matt from Maine (Definitely not pregnant) Stephen Pearce wrote: > > Hello All, >

[Hornlist] RE: Horn Testing and Oiling - the Pope

"Pope Ken Pope Alexander" writes: >>> So, YES, brush, but more importantly OIL the horn with a few drops every other >>> day or so in the leadpipe (or keep my repair card handy)>>> Ken, Are you recommending that we continue brushing our teeth because it's good for our teeth and gums,