RE: [Hornlist] Vienna Horns CD

2008-02-24 Thread Russ Smiley
http://www.poperepair.com/store/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Kecherson Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 5:42 PM To: The Horn List Subject: [Hornlist] Vienna Horns CD To Anyone Who Can Help: I have been looking for the past several

RE: [Hornlist] Holton 109??

2008-01-29 Thread Russ Smiley
The H109 was the Ultra Farkas. I presume it was a carefully handcrafted version of the ubiquitous H179. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ellen Manthe Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 4:01 PM To: The Horn List Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Holton

[Hornlist] Munds / Rowe website

2008-01-29 Thread Russ Smiley
FYI Phil Munds (Baltimore SO's Principal horn) and Bryan Rowe (piano), artists featured on the CD entitled Spiorad, have a new website that lists upcoming concerts, photos, video, and sound clips. Check it out: I've really enjoyed their music. Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT

RE: [Hornlist] Munds / Rowe website

2008-01-29 Thread Russ Smiley
Sorry folks: I've failed Cut Paste 101. Here's the missing link: www.sonicbids.com/BryanRowePhilMunds -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Russ Smiley Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 1:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] com; horn@music.memphis.edu

[Hornlist] Opera! Berlin Horns CD

2007-11-06 Thread Russ Smiley
having fun making music together. Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

RE: [Hornlist] Mozart full orchestra parts concert 1 d maj

2007-10-22 Thread Russ Smiley
There are individual instrument parts (bass, violins, violas, oboes, horns, score, and solo horn) for concertos K412 and K417 at this site: http://www.mutopiaproject.org/cgibin/make-table.cgi?Composer=MozartWA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

RE: [Hornlist] Mozart full orchestra parts concert 1 d maj

2007-10-21 Thread Russ Smiley
Try this: http://www.mutopiaproject.org/cgibin/make-table.cgi?Composer=MozartWA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ellen Manthe Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 5:05 PM To: The Horn List Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Mozart full

RE: [Hornlist] LA Horn Club Recordings

2007-10-10 Thread Russ Smiley
Maybe the IHS could/should acquire them. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eldon Matlick Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 9:22 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] LA Horn Club Recordings The CD's in question are now owned by

RE: [Hornlist] Demise of the Concert Band?

2006-06-26 Thread Russ Smiley
Sadly, WNPR here in central CT dropped almost all music (if you don't count A Prairie Home Companion) in favor of talk programming. -Original Message- From: Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 11:00 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Horn List Subject: [Hornlist] Demise of the Concert Band? The

RE: [Hornlist] Bruckner 4

2006-06-17 Thread Russ Smiley
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / Karl Böhm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tyler Holt Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 11:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Horn List Subject: [Hornlist] Bruckner 4 Hornlist, I currently own two recordings

RE: [Hornlist] Jon Boen's new web site

2006-05-19 Thread Russ Smiley
Hello Jason, I've enjoyed browsing though Jon's website. Thank you for let me know about it. I met him long ago when the Chicago Brass Quintet came to CT. He was very courteous; I'll bet it's a real pleasure to have him as a colleague. If you don't mind me asking a hardware question, what

RE: [Hornlist] Works for Horn and Flute

2006-05-08 Thread Russ Smiley
I'll second Linda's recommendation. This is a challenging but very rewarding and accessible work. The Pastorale is simply gorgeous. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Linda Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 8:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Horn

[Hornlist] Rocky Ridge Music Center, Horn Duet?

2006-05-03 Thread Russ Smiley
A friend said today that she attended the Rocky Ridge Music Center in Colorado a long time ago. She recalled how she loved to hear at the beginning and end of each day a particular work performed by a pair of horns. I'm writing ask if someone knows what was played. She'd like to hear it

RE: [Hornlist] Danish library

2006-04-08 Thread Russ Smiley
Is this it http://base.kb.dk/pls/mus_web/node_vis.ProjektOversigt?p_projekt_id=UKAM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Goldberg Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 12:47 PM To: The Horn List Subject: [Hornlist] Danish library I blush to

RE: [Hornlist] student sized instruments

2006-03-20 Thread Russ Smiley
I got a Besson for my 11 year old. It is certainly adequate and it can make a decent sound. For a child of small stature I think its 3/4 size and light weight are advantageous. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Mayhew Sent: Monday,

Re: [Hornlist] Tuckwell C

2003-10-23 Thread Russ Smiley
Gee, makes me feel like I'm in good company... THIRTY ONE YEARS LATER (YES ,31) AND SOME PEOPLE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT BARRY'S MISSED HIGH C IS IT ANY WONDER WHY HORN PLAYERS GET PARANOID? P Navarro ___ post: [EMAIL

[Hornlist] NHR: umlauts, etc

2003-10-18 Thread Russ Smiley
INS 244 = ALT INS 251 = ALT INS 231 = ALT INS 241 = And shop owner will like these! ALT INS 162 = ALT INS 128 = ALT INS 163 = ALT INS 165 = Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu

Re: [Hornlist] Occupation, Observations

2003-10-17 Thread Russ Smiley
Engineering Department to get this started. Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Merker for Sale

2003-10-03 Thread Russ Smiley
In the event you know someone looking for this model, I've posted my Holton Merker H276M for sale at www.hornsociety.org. Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive

Re: [Hornlist] Franz Duets

2003-10-03 Thread Russ Smiley
Or here http://www.smcpublications.com/catalog/music/instrumental/brass/french_horn. htm - Original Message - From: milton kicklighter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Horn List 2 [EMAIL PROTECTED]; horn list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 10:08 PM Subject: [Hornlist] Franz

Re: [Hornlist] high notes and psychology

2003-09-13 Thread Russ Smiley
in a performance. Happy note nailing. Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT West Hartford Symphony Orchestra (mostly on 3rd horn this concert) - Original Message - From: Evan Hayes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: horn list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2003 5:17 PM Subject: [Hornlist] high notes

[Hornlist] Bolero Encounter

2003-09-10 Thread Russ Smiley
I has my first encounter as third horn with Bolero tonight. My, there are a lot of Ds! The first horn and I thought we'd spell each other. Are there any standard places for each part to lay off? Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT ___ post: [EMAIL

Re: [Hornlist] Bolero Encounter

2003-09-10 Thread Russ Smiley
, Josh Lima, OH - Original Message - From: Russ Smiley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 11:07 PM Subject: [Hornlist] Bolero Encounter I has my first encounter as third horn with Bolero tonight. My, there are a lot of Ds! The first

Re: [Hornlist] Pittsburgh at the Proms

2003-09-01 Thread Russ Smiley
- Original Message - From: Tom Warner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2003 6:33 PM Subject: [Hornlist] Pittsburgh at the Proms If any of you knowledgeable folk know what they play, I'd like to know. This is from hornplayer.net

Re: [Hornlist] Lead Pipe Question

2003-08-03 Thread Russ Smiley
Thank you, Dave, for a very informative reply. Russ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Lead Pipe Question In a message dated 8/2/2003 8:16:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Hornlist] Lead Pipe Question

2003-08-02 Thread Russ Smiley
Are lead pipes cast, reamed, or made by some other process? For those who are knowledgeable, what can you say about their variability. Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Horn testing

2003-07-27 Thread Russ Smiley
Hans, Wendell Rider (http://www.wendellworld.com/html/FingeringChart.pdf) has an excellent article at his site from his book Real World Horn Playing about the fingering. He writes of the A above the staff: This is another note that varies from horn to horn. T0, T12, and T3 are all good choices,

Re: [Hornlist] error

2003-07-22 Thread Russ Smiley
Wes, Were the Merkers in production when you were testing Holtons? Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:01 PM Subject: [Hornlist] error I think it says less for the quality and more

Re: [Hornlist] Re:Russ Smiley and Hans Pizka

2003-04-04 Thread Russ Smiley
Craig wrote: Indeed, Russ' reference to Consumer's Reports points to a need we have in the larger horn community: the need to have access to independent evaluations of instruments. For many of us, local sources of instruments to try out are very limited, increasingly so as stores cut back

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Horn Evaluations

2003-04-04 Thread Russ Smiley
student or educator to take up the challenge independently, I wish them well. - Original Message - From: Wilbert Kimple [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Horn List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 9:25 PM Subject: [Hornlist] Re: Horn Evaluations --- Russ Smiley [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Hornlist] RE: Holton horns

2003-04-03 Thread Russ Smiley
sample didn't stop me from buying a H276M last year. The valves are fine. I'm hoping I get at least 9 more years out of them. Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn

Re: [Hornlist] Horn Club

2003-03-24 Thread Russ Smiley
Hey, Bill, that looks just like my horn on your website (well almost). Is that custom modification so that every one in your club can play the same horn simultaneously? Thanks for the reply. I'll add it to my files for future consideration. Peace, indeed,

[Hornlist] Horn Clubs - What Lessons Learned?

2003-03-22 Thread Russ Smiley
or to be avoided. If the club is paid for public performances, how is disbursement best handled. Thanks for your thoughts, Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive

[Hornlist] Sommerville's Weber Concertino

2003-03-20 Thread Russ Smiley
Did anyone get to James Sommerville's recent performance of the Weber Concertino. I presume that it was extremely well done, but descriptions beyond that would be interesting to read. Russ ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

[Hornlist] MPC on Deep Remembering CD?

2003-03-18 Thread Russ Smiley
If another stupid mouthpiece question annoys you, delete now. | | | Okay, of those remaining, does anyone know what mouthpiece Gail Williams used for the Deep Remembering CD? Russ Smiley curious in Marlborough, CT ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your

[Hornlist] Trills in Dvorak 8

2003-03-11 Thread Russ Smiley
and lip trilling the D. That sounded and was inconsistent. How have other amateurs out there successfully performed them? (I expect that professionals with robust trills have no trouble with them.) Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Hornlist] handguard for Yamaha 868

2003-03-08 Thread Russ Smiley
Leather Specialties Company has some nice handguards. Maybe they can help.http://www.leatherspecialtiescompany.com/ In a message dated 3/8/2003 1:11:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anybody on this list have a Yamaha 868 with a handguard? If so, what kind is

Re: [Hornlist] Hoyer horns

2003-03-05 Thread Russ Smiley
them worth serious consideration? Maybe you could make some select comparisons to better known 'production' alternatives, including the Conns, Yamahas, Holtons, etc. Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 05

Re: [Hornlist] In search of....

2003-02-12 Thread Russ Smiley
You'll find it here: https://www.birdalone.com/cgi-bin/store/mall2000.cgi - Original Message - From: Steve Tarter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The HornList [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 7:12 PM Subject: [Hornlist] In search of I am looking for a source to purchase

Re: [Hornlist] mouthpieces

2003-01-21 Thread Russ Smiley
I think this is sage and very noble advice, especially coming from someone who makes a living selling equipment. Thank you, Dave. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Hornlist] mouthpieces I hear

Re: [Hornlist] Vinter's Hunter's Moon

2003-01-13 Thread Russ Smiley
Also, Lisa Bontrager performs it on her recital CD, entitled appropriately enough Hunter's Moon on Summit DCD327. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 10:30 PM Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Vinter's Hunter's Moon Theres a recording

Re: [Hornlist] Vinter's Hunter's Moon

2003-01-12 Thread Russ Smiley
My 2¢ - The Hustis recital CD is really fine. Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT - Original Message - From: Jose Villalobos [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Horn List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Vinter's Hunter's Moon Gregory Hustis has

Re: [Hornlist] Bruno Tilz

2003-01-11 Thread Russ Smiley
I believe Rayburn Osmun carry them. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 5:33 PM Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Bruno Tilz Hi, Try http://www.aswltd.com/brass.htm Regards,Jerry in Kansas City

[Hornlist] Cleaning Horn

2002-12-21 Thread Russ Smiley
What type of snakes/brushes are recommended for cleaning out lead pipes and tubing? I think I recall that wire snakes were to be avoided, so I'm interested to learn what alternatives there are. ___ Horn mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Conn 11D

2002-12-11 Thread Russ Smiley
Steve, Do Holton's Merker models have the fatal flaw that you observe in Conn and King horns? I had not intended to open up my H276 to see how the bearings are configured, but maybe you have looked in some. With kind regards, Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT - Original Message - From

Re: [Hornlist] Wedding Music for Horn

2002-11-23 Thread Russ Smiley
Stradella, I attempt from Loves Sickness to Fly by Henry Purcell, and Camille Saint-Saens' Opus 36 Romance. With kind regards, Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT - Original Message - From: Joshua Cheuvront [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 2:41 PM Subject

Re: [Hornlist] Berlin Yamahas

2002-11-22 Thread Russ Smiley
are made in Japan. Thank you, Bob. Russ Smiley always learning in CT - Original Message - From: Robert Osmun [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 6:26 PM Subject: [Hornlist] Berlin Yamahas Yamaha makes student trumpets, trombones, and saxes

Re: [Hornlist] Microphone placement

2002-11-16 Thread Russ Smiley
zing! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 2:06 PM Subject: [Hornlist] Microphone placement Craig K wondered Our faculty brass quintet is doing some recording on stage in a modest sized performance hall (800 seating); we

Re: [Hornlist] RE: Hornist in SCO Haydn 51

2002-11-15 Thread Russ Smiley
, the booklet's discussion of Symphony 51 specifically refers to the hornist's virtuosity but doesn't provide a name. Some of the recent Mahler recording's I've purchased do provide the roster of musicians, and I welcome that. Russ Smiley, also an amateur Marlborough, CT - Original Message

[Hornlist] Moosewood BW13 to Swap

2002-11-13 Thread Russ Smiley
I have a Moosewood BW13 that I will probably will put up on e-bay unless someone has an interest in an even swap for it. I'm interested in either a Moosewood B16 or C14. Reply with your offer. Russ Smiley Marlborough, CT ___ Horn mailing list [EMAIL

[Hornlist] Baroque Concerti on Natural Horn

2002-11-08 Thread Russ Smiley
I've enjoyed listening to Baroque concertos for trumpet, cello, oboe, horn, etc. I believe that modern horn artists use descant or triple horns for recordings for recordings of Förster, Telemann, etc. I know there are many natural horn recordings of classical works (Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn,

Re: [Hornlist] Baroque Concerti on Natural Horn

2002-11-08 Thread Russ Smiley
Thank you, Steven. - Original Message - From: Steven Ovitsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 8:58 PM Subject: RE: [Hornlist] Baroque Concerti on Natural Horn All of these have great natural horn playing of baroque music -- Telemann: Concerto in