[Hornlist] Korg tm-40

2009-04-06 Thread Mark Syslo
is a great tuner and metronome are all on the same device! Battery life is good. Yes, both the tuner and metronome can be use simultaneously. Mark Syslo message: 9 date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 20:50:36 -0700 (PDT) from: "David A. Jewell" subject: [Hornlist] Tuner/ Metronome Recommend

[Hornlist] caffeine

2008-12-20 Thread Mark Syslo
I've learned over the years that large amounts of caffeine ruins my endurance. I become fatigued very quickly. Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Bach contrapuntii for woodwind quintet

2008-08-04 Thread Mark Syslo
Does anyone know if there's any arrangements of any of the Bach contrapunctii for woodwind quintet? Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] re; Acoustics

2008-06-24 Thread Mark Syslo
bours? Thanks, Kerri + I hate my practice mute! It's terrible to blow through. I can't imagine what good that would for your sound. I have mine for last resort, like when I have to practice in a hotel room. Mark Syslo ___

[Hornlist] on or off leg

2008-05-30 Thread Mark Syslo
I've followed this conversation on playing on and off the leg, and I haven't seen an posts about on or off the leg depending on the music. Umpteen years ago, I saw the Canadian Brass with (I think) David Ohanian. I clearly remembered than when his playing was more ensemble, his horn was on his le

[Hornlist] F horn fingerings

2008-02-08 Thread Mark Syslo
I am a band director at two elementary schools in PA. The band method book we use teaches 4th-line D as open (no valves). (What band method it is isn't important as it's not the only one with my concern.) I always teach the 4th-line D as 1, as a 3rd-space C will always be open, and it seems to m

[Hornlist] repairs in Philadelphia

2007-11-28 Thread Mark Syslo
Can anyone recommend a repair shop in the Philadelphia area, or anywhere in Eastern PA? Specifically, someone who can do valve work would be great. Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu

[Hornlist] Malcolm Arnold Concerto

2007-11-05 Thread Mark Syslo
Does anyone know if the Malcolm Arnold concerto #1 for orchestra is available with piano accompaniment? Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] tuners?

2007-11-02 Thread Mark Syslo
Anyone have a hand-held tuner they really like? Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Rochut for horn

2007-10-28 Thread Mark Syslo
Do the Rochut studies exist for horn, or for any treble clef instrument. Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Hetman usg grease 9

2007-09-28 Thread Mark Syslo
I just got a tub of Hetman usg grease 9. When I opened it, the product is like tub and tile caulking. Is it supposed to be so thick and sticky? Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu

[Hornlist] pronunciation of Yancich

2007-08-15 Thread Mark Syslo
I am proud to use Mr. Yancich's books with my private students. They are very well done. I commonly refer to all of my private students' books by the author, but I suspect I'm messing up Mr. Yancich's name. Pronounced Yan sich, or Yan chich? MJS ___

[Hornlist] RE; downbow with a dot

2007-04-20 Thread Mark Syslo
No, it's a downbow with a dot in the symbol... Any clue? Mark Syslo message: 1 date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:17:34 -0400 from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> subject: [Hornlist] Re: downbow with a dot I suspect you mean an inverted upbow "v" with a dot=2

[Hornlist] downbow with a dot

2007-04-18 Thread Mark Syslo
I'm working in Alain Weber "Treize Etudes"... He uses a downbow symbol with a dot in the downbow. What's that? Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/

[Hornlist] RE: B.E.R.P and a mouthpiece report...

2007-03-04 Thread Mark Syslo
I use the BERP for about 10-15 minutes everyday as a warmup. I've tried long tones, intervals, etc., and though I think it's a great tool, I am not convinced as to the best use of it. Though any use of it is beneficial, I'm always looking for ways to get the most bang for my time. What do any o

[Hornlist] breaths in etudes without room to breathe

2007-02-07 Thread Mark Syslo
I'm working on Maxime-Alphonse, book 5, No. 5. It's all 16th notes; virtually no place to breathe. The author did put in breaths, but how practical is it to fill up between two 16th notes? Is it assumed that the performer will just STOP momentarily, fill his/her tank, and continue, or are exerc

[Hornlist] International Opus publishing

2006-10-27 Thread Mark Syslo
Have any of you dealt with International Opus Publishing lately? I called and left a message for an order early this week. I also emailed to confirm the order. I have heard nothing from them, and no charges have been made on my credit card to date. Advice? Mark Syslo

[Hornlist] Matt Weisman

2006-10-23 Thread Mark Syslo
Jim, Where's Matt Weisman these days? I was looking for his latest score on tob-info.net, and couldn't find West Perry anywhere. Then I checked the WP website, and couldn't find him. MJS PS Yes, if you go to Group III on the website, Parkland is 23rd. Stinks, but there's still two weeks un

[Hornlist] recording of Franz Strauss Theme and Variations

2006-10-08 Thread Mark Syslo
Can anyone recommend a good recording of Strauss' Theme and Variations? Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] woodwind quintet books

2006-10-03 Thread Mark Syslo
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[Hornlist] Brahms 2

2006-08-30 Thread Mark Syslo
Seems to me this is one of the few spots in the literature that my teacher strongly suggested to memorize the movement. I haven't played it in years, but I remember the licks! Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set optio

[Hornlist] accentare ogni nota?

2006-05-19 Thread Mark Syslo
Charles Chaynes 15 Etudes for horn #VIII accentare ogni nota What does that mean? MJS ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] premiere

2006-04-19 Thread Mark Syslo
Allentown, PA. (Contact me off-list for directions. It's easy to find.) The piece is a sponsored by the Meir Rimon Commissioning Assistance Program of the IHS. Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://mus

[Hornlist] student sized instruments

2006-03-19 Thread Mark Syslo
I've recently played the Holton student-sized F horn, and it doesn't play badly. It's not anything I'd want to play in a serious ensemble, but would certainly work for a young student. Very light, and a compact sound that is not very rich, but very horn like. Mark J. Syslo _

[Hornlist] things on my horn

2006-03-10 Thread Mark Syslo
I was looking at my horn during pit practice last night, and realized I have several things "hanging" from it. I have a hand guard, Alex flipper, Berp, and a pencil holder. What's left? The pencil holder and Berp have become conversation pieces for my student

[Hornlist] Berb cases

2006-03-07 Thread Mark Syslo
Paul, thanks for the joke. Let's try again. Anyone familiar with these cases? http://berp.com/bags/ Are they Bonna knockoffs? MJS message: 6 date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 21:48:15 EST from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: Re: [Hornlist] cases In a message dated 3/6/06 5:13:55 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] write

[Hornlist] cases

2006-03-06 Thread Mark Syslo
I recently got a Berp, and went to the website to check it out. I didn't know Berp also sells cases. Anyone familiar with the quality of these cases? Looks a lot like another very popular well made case... Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphi

[Hornlist] more on transposing

2006-03-02 Thread Mark Syslo
fun, or a whole lot more work. (Incidentally, if anyone knows of a need for a horn player in the Allentown, PA area, contact me off-list.) Mark Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] transposing etudes

2006-03-01 Thread Mark Syslo
de even up or down a third completely changes the character. I'm currently working on Kopprasch #17 in book one. I'm taking it down a third to horn in D. It's a completely different course in D than in F. Besides, many Kopprasch are in easy keys. Mark Syslo ___

[Hornlist] spamming from hornplayer.net

2006-01-08 Thread Mark Syslo
I've been off the list for about two weeks while on vacation. During that time, I've gotten two messages requesting lessons; must have got info on me from hornplayer.net. One from a someone wanting to pay by "cheque", and another with a yahoo.co.uk email address. Tis the season? MJS __

[Hornlist] Mozart Concert Rondo

2005-10-05 Thread Mark Syslo
I have an the Schirmer edition of the Mozart Concert Rondo, that I hope to perform later this year. However, I thought I learned several years ago an at IHS conference that part of the concert rondo was lost, but recently recovered. Is this true? If so, what editions of the concert rondo have th

[Hornlist] notation software

2005-10-05 Thread Mark Syslo
I'm surprised none of you mention Finale Notepad, which is a very watered down version of Finale. Check out; http://www.makemusic.com/notation_software.aspx and scroll all the way to the bottom of the page. Mark J. Syslo ___ post: horn@music.memphis.e