I'm all for new notation, as it is consistent with the treble clef in pitch
relationship and allows lower parts to remain closer to the actual staff lines.
Are many living composers writing in old notation?
Orlando Pandolfi
Massachusetts
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I'm pretty sure Wichita Brass does.
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Do any American retailers sell Alexander mouthpieces?
Bob and friends,
I met Alessio Allegrini in Italy in 1991-92 when I was teaching and playing in
Rome. He played for me a couple of times, once in my studio and once when I
visited the studio of his teacher, Luciano Giuliani who was also a wonderful
player (no relation to the mayor, I
Here you go:
http://cantesanuhorns.com/
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Hi all,
I'm trying to get some more info regarding these horns which were
I agree with Matthew that Felix's horns are terrific. Fortunately I had the
opportunity to play one for quite some time well away from the chaos of the big
room in Denver. Mine will be finished sometime next month. I had him put a
leadpipe on my Rauch and the horn was greatly improved and I
He must've gone to Juilliard. That is the very first phrase they teach
us...
See you in CO I hope.
O.
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I'm sure the people who played for me could have sounded fine on a
recording as well, although an MP3 off a web site will always sound a
bit dull to me regardless of the equipment players use. I'm only going
by live, side by side comparison of young professionals who were
experimenting at the
As I will be on sabbatical next year, and since I make my own pasta, I
will accept Kendall's challenge. I think I will start with the
Lawsuono, in honor of our dear mutual friend.
The use of shells by the Italian army gave new meaning to Praise the
Lord and pasta ammunition.
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Was the oil extra virgin?
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KB wrote:
...His problem was that they would soak up moisture, dry
out,
There was a brief trend toward experimenting with wooden mouthpieces
when I was teaching in Rome. The players thought them very comfortable,
but the tone was very dull and uninteresting. Some of the players were
in military bands, and I advised them that if they were required to play
in extreme
Alessio is a wonderful talent. I heard him as a teenager when I was
playing and teaching in Rome. I know he would be something special. He
is a very musical player. I believe he was a student of Luciano
Giuliani.
Orlando
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I just bought the latest design MB case...the one that looks like an
overgrown bowling bag. Sorry that I don't remember the model number.
It fits my XL Paxman triple perfectly. The Yamaha is smaller, so should
go in quite easily, although the one potential issue is the set of
slides in the back
Thanks for the link, Jay. I got a very good chuckle out of the video.
I thought Bill played it up quite well! There's a movie script for him
sometime in the future.
O.
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Now I'm dying to know what Bill's 200 High C Project is...
Orlando
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I don't know about the brass options. I thought it was only in yellow
brass. It definitely did not play like the Eroica. To my recollection,
it had a bit more resistance, with a nice buzz to the sound in
fortissimo. Not quite so 8D-ish as the Eroica in mezzo-forte, but I
wouldn't classify it
There are many theories on this. Having played some awful Elkhart 8Ds,
and a couple of decent Texas 8Ds, I would have to say that the Elkhart
8Ds were less inconsistent (sic) than those made in Texas after Conn
moved. Later, after Conn moved up to Eastlake, there was a rekindled
interest (late
Dear Hans,
Myron was born in 1926 I believe. He is quite strong and looks great.
He gave a heroic performance on 1st horn in Mahler 4 last summer. I'd
be very happy to be in his condition when I reach 80!
O.
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tu solus sanctus
Hi Bob. It looks like an Alex f to me as well, although I
continue to be confused by the fingering Hermann is using.
Perhaps
Hi Bob. It looks like an Alex f to me as well, although I continue to
be confused by the fingering Hermann is using. Perhaps there is
something going on with the fourth valve that I'm not catching, Either
that or there are some quirks to that particular horn that he has
figured out. Any
Another great mini lecture by Maestro Pizka.
I find his anecdote about the timpanist hits quite close to a number of
young players I have worked with. I have attached two links about
multitasking below (something that has pervaded our culture along with
advancements in home technology) that
I think Doug is right on with his last statement. As one who has
experimented too many times with equipment, partially out of
intellectual curiosity and partially out of stupidity, I have at least
settled on one certain type of rim (very thin with a wide inner
diameter) but have found that the
For some time, John Stork was the mouthpiece craftsman for Giardinelli.
He's been on his own for about 20 years now. Google Stork Custom
Mouthpieces and you might be able to find a good copy. Also, Bob Osmun
is making very nice mouthpieces, and has a New York model that might
be designed after
Yamaha's very first product was a reed organ, hence the tuning forks.
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In a
James Chambers kept a mouthpiece kit in his studio for students. It was
a small case containing assorted mouthpiece cups and assorted rims, all
made by Giardinelli.
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Walter Lawson was one of the most wonderful, kind, and generous men I
have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He never lost his intellectual
curiosity, whether it was seeking to improve the horn, or getting to
know the person he was doing business with. He had a wonderful knack
for making
There are nevertheless a great number of people who are practicing in
the hotel room because they are going to an audition, and would rather
warm up in the privacy of the room rather than together with the
competition.
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Josh et al,
I will be at the Hoyer booth Friday afternoon and Saturday (probably
listed as J. A. Musik) and will unfortunately be stuck there for the
duration, but would appreciate anyone stopping by, introducing
themselves, and trying some horns. My job is to solicit opinions, not
to sell, so I
The B.E.R.P. is a great tool. I use it myself and with my students. It
allows you to buzz and finger phrases simultaneously It is very helpful
in diagnosing how your lips vibrate between the notes, and is a bit more
realistic than when you hold just the mouthpiece.
I strongly recommend it.
O.
All I can say is, he's a better thief than I am.
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Aren't we being a little hard on ol'
What would have been better, telling Hans that his generosity of time
and energy saved the performance, or the truth? Either way, he should
have been thanked profusely, and some token gesture for his efforts
should have been offered, if those in fact were not done.
Nevertheless, I would not let
There is certainly much to value from the Old World style of learning
music. I agree that students should study music well before picking up
an instrument. Even piano, considered one of the greatest training
instruments is often taught without any connection with the ear to the
music, but rather
That reminds me of an all Mozart concert I was involved with. When the
people in charge were wondering how it should be billed to maximize the
audience, I suggested they advertise it as Music from the Movie
AMADEUS.
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I've had a first hand explanation and demonstration by a well known
American horn maker on the current method of spinning a bell, and as
Hans describes in his third paragraph, the result is a thicker outer
rim. However, the older seamed and hand hammered methods more often
resulted in the metal
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I've had a first hand explanation and demonstration by a
well known
Engelbert Schmid has a short blurb on the subject of the garland on his
bells. I am told (and I cannot verify this) that in the old days of
horn craftsmanship, when bells were hammered out by hand, the end of the
flare got quite thin, and the garland helped reinforce the metal. Here
is a link to
Double check what ring is on it. The older ones had a different size
ring then the latest models, which use Alexander sized rings.
The bell making facility at the Hoyer factory (owned by Meinl) is
outstanding, and the bells are very good.
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The verb to see has taken on a much broader meaning in American
English. It has begun to mean to understand to observe and even to
hear; things not having to do with the sense of sight. As the world is
continually becoming more visual and less about listening, particularly
in the U.S.A., it is
I bought one of Ken's clam filters. (I was careful to drive up in a
1995 Ford Escort). Although it worked fairly well, I found the results
to be far superior after I had it cryogenically enhanced!
Orlando
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Agreed. The 7800's are now essentially Bloom models, as they reflect
the changes and suggestions he has made to Hoyer over the years based on
his own personal tastes. Lately, he has asked for a bit thinner bell
and less annealing than the previous offerings. The 6800s are in fact
the same horn
True, Hans. It is very time consuming, as it usually takes me all of twenty
minutes to secure a horn in a box. I've found however that domestic U.S.A
flights are not as supportive as international flights. One time in my earlier
years traveling, I phoned the airline for advice and got
Part of this depends on the size of the plane. If the horn is in a gig
bag flung over your shoulder, usually nobody says anything until you
then try to fit it in the overhead compartment. Some planes have the
room, and others do not. If the attendant notices that you are
struggling with it,
He had two friends who needed a gig.
O.
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The thing about the Assistant just playing a
I'm guessing its not so old. Perhaps from a 9D, 10D, or 11D ?
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Hey guys/gals,
I am
I have both. Both are great horns. I chose the high Eb on my E. Schmid
because I simply preferred the tone over the same horn w/ high F,
perhaps due to the longer leadpipe. My Paxman has a high F and also
works great. I can play lower on the high Eb than I can on the high F.
but I think that is
My understanding is that relative pitch has many levels. With regard to the
list member who referred to Modus Novus, I too have found many who had
difficulty with the non-diatonic and confusing enharmonic spellings that appear
in this very fine sight-singing exercise book. Some people have
...and of course the standards: Turning Tschaik. 5 solo into John
Denver's Annie's Song and the opening of Till into La Cucaracha.
O.
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If professional hornists are having the same trouble playing your horn
as you are, it probably is an equipment issue. You might try fooling
around with leadpipes. Although not cheap, it is probably what you
should try before looking for a new horn.
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My experience is that it takes far less than a week to figure out if it
is a good horn, but considerably longer, 3 to 6 months to figure out if
it is a good horn for ME. Normal trial periods are consequently
between one and two weeks, but unless you are performing a great deal at
the time, you
I can't help chuckling to myself, as just yesterday at a rehearsal I was
conducting, I said the exact same thing to the students. They were
showing dismay at my criticism that they were not listening properly and
therefore not doing what I had asked. I told them that merely showing
up is not
Hans,
It is not so difficult to demand better musical aesthetics from our students,
other than that we are constantly competing with popular culture. We are
bombarded with television commercials which use loud sound bytes having nothing
to do with the concepts you speak of. I have seen some
I am certainly a fan of the amateur player. My grandfather, an Italian
immigrant and double-shift mill worker was also an amateur clarinetist.
He practiced diligently, if not always intelligently on his instrument
and had chops that could go on for hours. His education did not go
beyond the
This brings ups some interesting questions that I have had for a while
now. As one who has taught both in the US and in Europe, I must say
that the system of solfege, clef reading, and ear training that formed
the basis of musicianship for my European students was FAR superior that
that which
This is very interesting to me. I have had conversations with math
teachers at my school, some of whom are big fans of the advanced T.I.
calculators and software, as it saves advanced math students a great
deal of grunt work, and others who believe the grunt work is the key
to becoming a great
That was my FIRST impression of the Hoyers when they first came out.
The recent ones, however are FAR superior, as the company has listened
very closely to the input of a number of young and older players alike.
I am quite sure Gerhard Meinl, the new owner of the Hoyer company would
love to get
Don't
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Thanks for the info. But I'd like to know about CURRENT 8D's only. Like
made in the last year
I own an Edirol R4 which I have found to work very well. Perhaps not as
slick looking as the R9, but very functional, once you spring for the
high capacity CF card. You can record from 8 to 24 bits, depending on
how much storage you wish to consume per recording. You can also hook
up external
Hi Mike,
The 5802K has undergone some changes, and is now more of a true Geyer
wrap. This model is being released in a couple of months. The difference
in appearance is that the branches entering and leaving the valve
cluster are straight instead of curved Knopf style. I'm a bit biased,
as I
BTW,
The 2 in the number refers to string. 5801 is metal linkage. There
are now a couple of new 5802's. One is the 5802 PM which is a small
bell Kruspe wrap, and the 5802 CK is the Geyer wrap. 5802 CK is not
available yet, but VERY soon.
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If the Chinese instrument makers decide to copy this horn (and no doubt
they will!) Han Hoyer would be a very good pseudonym to use. And
perhaps the Chinese horn could be endorsed by Han Pizka...what do you
think, Prof.?
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That would be the single Bb model already in production. You do however
have to FORCE the high notes.
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This sounds too familiar. It is too bad that pep band is a requirement,
and your director is probably succumbing to the pressure of providing
entertainment in order to justify the program. I see this all too
often. I don't want to jump to any conclusions here, as he/she might
actually think
I think the absolute best is the Alexander stop mute. It is very
expensive, but well worth it to the professional. You could probably
try Osmun www.osmun.com
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14 to 16 hours
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Dear List,
If there is a player at any level out there who has not responded,
I've seen the so-called counterfeits. They do not bear the Marcus Bona
name. They are fine cases, and completely indistinguishable from the
Marcus Bona case. I do not know first-hand the circumstances involving
the company. I would not support a rip-off, but I also believe in free
enterprise,
Hi Nick,
It is really up to the conductor to fix this problem. I have had situations
when I had to anticipate a bit to give the conductor what he wanted. Other
times, I played along with what I heard and all was well. What I DO know is
that you cannot completely trust the recording.
While I am still not an advocate for the shoe polish and potato sack over the
head cure, perhaps this boy needs to be tested for ADHD. From what you say,
this boy's problem is not really with you, but is connected to something bigger.
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One must intimidate first, I guess. Besides, the ice pick and piano wire is a
bit too Italian. (unless this kid's name is Luca). I would bet Hans has a
more clever method.
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Good idea. And then when he comes to the next
When one is paying a technician to do a repair, you are partly paying for his /
her ability as a diagnostician as well. The only repairperson I have ever
encountered who would charge for an unnecessary repair is one who was unable to
figure out the problem. Aside from tapers, metal, and much
Hans wrote: At age near 64, I stepped down from solo to deputy first, to
perform a
quieter life for the (nearly) two remaining years making way free for a
potential successor. Johannes Dengler, whom we hired at age 19 fresh from
school, leads the section now since July 1st. I think, it was the
Could they be like the paisan's at Kalison and use olive oil?
O.
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In a message
I knew that Alan Greenspan was a Juilliard grad, but didn't know he was a horn
player!
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Vince phoned again saying that he was still not sure about this. He DID
mention that he brought his Vienna horn to a session, presumably to show the
other players, and than might have tried it out on one slow passage. He still
does not recall that Williams requested it, and seems to think he
About 20 years ago, I played two pieces by the same composer for Piano, Horn,
and Soprano. I do not remember the composer, but do remember the names of the
pieces...La Notte Anima and La Notte Mistica. If anyone out there can
prove that I have not gone mad, and has either heard these or can
I think one of the main characters in Six Feet Under cheats on her horn
player boyfriend in season 3. I caught one episode where he walks in carrying
his horn and discovers her with her old lover.
I appreciate the Back to the Future sighting and want to note that the case
was a period molded
True, yet they play on the Bb side most of the time.
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I think that in Italy
It sure seems like it. The Engelbert Schmid horns have really taken off,
especially since the NY Phil. horn section has endorsed them so
enthusiastically. I think the lighter weight of the new models has made them
more appealing. Also, I believe the nature of the job has changed. There is a
Most nervousness come from non-musical influences, such as self-doubt,
wondering what is thought of you, thinking that the audition is the most
important thing in your life, etc. For some, it takes a great deal of time to
overcome these thoughts, and many have turned to beta-blockers to
I would not consider Inderal or any other beta blocker a performance
enhancing drug. I have never heard anyone play better than their natural
ability while using them. I would not confuse beta blockers with steroids. I
agree that it is preferable to seek non-chemical alternatives, (or
I think it is a proven fact that not all mouthpieces work the same on all
horns. I have begrudgingly switched cups and shanks to accommodate a different
horn (but always use the same rim). My beloved teacher at Juilliard, Ray
DeIntinis used to joke that if he were to be robbed on the streets
I spent a year performing with the Accademia Santa Cecilia Orchestra in Rome.
I distinctly remember a rehearsal and concert that was cancelled due to a
strike. Michael Stern was the guest conductor, and I was hanging out with him
afterwards. Neither of us knew why the strike occurred, nor
Even more frustrating is when two different clefs are employed on the same line
with old notation. You will see horn C on the first ledger line below the
treble staff, followed by a bass clef second space C and assume new notation,
only to find impossible notes later on. Not great for
The bottom line is that it is good to be aware of both, and have the facility
to use each. Often times the use of a valve in between two open notes can
better articulate a rapid passage. Also there are times when harmonic
intonation is improved when two players are on the same crook. There
If you are looking for a reversed horn (sorry, I missed part of the
discussion)I know for a fact that one exists at the Hoyer factory in Germany.
Also, Walter Lawson in Maryland has been known to make modified instruments to
accommodate one physical challenge or another.
O.
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If you are looking for a reversed horn (sorry, I missed part of the
discussion)I know for a fact that one exists at the Hoyer factory in Germany.
Also, Walter Lawson in Maryland has been known to make modified instruments to
accommodate one physical challenge or another.
O.
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I found it to be a great teaching tool, particularly when a student is having
difficulty with a slur over a large interval. It is better (at least in my
opinion) than holding the mouthpiece and buzzing, as you more closely simulate
actual playing.
Orlando
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I'm dying to meet the first horn player who learns to play completely
online.
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I can only respond in the current vernacular: LOL!
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I'm
Reminds me of a Met performance of a Mozart opera where the onstage players
were in 18th C regalia playing Conn 8D's.
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http://www.osmun.com
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Does anyone know what the website for Osman music is, and is that even
From Nedo Pandolfi:
Hmmm, that's not badit's PATHETIC.
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From Dave Krehbiel -
Perfect! If
So many toys, so little money...
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Oh yes, and also most quality MP3 players have up
Very refreshing to hear that, Steve. Prior to my playing and teaching
in Rome, Italy, I supplemented my scholarship at Juilliard by being a
teaching fellow in the solfegge dept. (Ear Training Dept., actually).
When I got to Italy, I was amazed (and humiliated) by how much better at
clef reading
FYI
There is a movement to change the international system, prompted by the very
strong current of digital music whereas c1 is also referred to as c4. Great C
now becomes C2 and so on. This is becoming a source of confusion for those of
us who use the old system and Hans describes. Perhaps
The common wisdom is if it is on the horn, it can be played, albeit not easily.
If you consider the written C on the third space of the bass clef (modern
notation) as being the first partial of the open F horn, then the fundamental
is the written C below that, or the second ledger line below
I understand what you are saying, but in physics, there is a difference between
fundamental and partials. The lowest pitch possible is the fundamental, and
the octave is called the FIRST partial. Yes, it is indeed the second note
possible, but it is the first overtone.
Perhaps there are
, and the first partial all refer to the same pitch.
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Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:46 AM
To: The Horn List
Subject: RE: [Hornlist] notation
I understand what you
Don't you love language? OK, next argument: Fixed DO or movable DO ?
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Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 12:32 PM
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Subject: [Hornlist] RE: Notation
Steve F wrote
Great link, Jay. Thanks! I didn't know overtones and partials were not
interchangeable terms. So much for conservatory training...
O.
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Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 11:55 AM
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Pandolfi, Orlando [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks Steve. I'll pass this on to the physics professor at my institution.
He's clearly been getting it wrong for a while now. If he refutes Mr. Benade
and can back it up with some scholarly evidence, I'll pass it along.
Oh, brother, we're in trouble now
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