Re: [Hornlist] unusual concert venues

Oklahoma of all places. The date was December 2, 1972 at the Second (and last) Annual Cowboy Bowl Game in Lawton, Ok...It was so cold, that my valves froze...brrr Walt Lewis --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.710

Re: [Hornlist] Finke Horns

ered one of his very fine horns, but if I had come home and started talking seriously about one, my wife would have hung me from the nearest tree in our back yard...lol... Good luck in getting one. I would suggest you email Loren Mayhew, (I think he's still on this list) he's a Finke repr

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Weird Colors

Hey Steve The next time you have the Yamaha tactical lacquer recover team to your shop can I come over and watch them go Nuts? That would probably worth the admission... With my tongue firmly planted in my cheek, Walt Lewis At 11:28 PM 5/8/04 -0400, you wrote: I'm betting it&#

Re: [Hornlist] Weird colors

Mike, Hans offers good advice, if the horn is not lacquered. If it is, I would not use an abrasive polish on it. That could ruin the lacquer. I hope you are enjoying your new horn. Walt Lewis At 07:27 PM 5/6/04 -0400, you wrote: Hey everyone, I just noticed something weird

Re: [Hornlist] Quelle sourdine?

Dear Professor Cabbage, I sure am not "mute" when it comes to expressing myself...anyone that truly knows me, can attest to the fact that I am quite vocal when rendering an opinion, thus I did answer sans sordino about John's sordino... To answer your question, no I am not from the home of Jeb B

Re: [Hornlist] Quel Sourdine?

ne of John Kowalchuk's mutes... Walt Lewis At 05:42 PM 4/26/04 -0400, you wrote: I like the Wallace Collection straight mute - in UK it's avalable from Paxmans. When I have a bit of spare cash I'll buy a John Kowalchuk (can't spell it!!!) mute - I believe they are terrific a

Re: [Hornlist] age to audition

Hi Kurtis, If I remember this correctly, Mark Abbott was only 18 when he won the Asst. Principal position in Detroit. He had studied with Phil Farkas before ending up in Detroit...Mark is still with Detroit and is a fine player. Good luck, knock em dead! Walt Lewis At 10:24 PM 4/19/04 -0500

Re: [Hornlist] Durufle Requiem

ic progressions of the hymns. Thanks for the responses, Walt Lewis At 11:23 PM 4/17/04 -0700, you wrote: The Durufle has no horn scored. Unless you are playing a special arrangement of this work, plan to sit in the audience and applaud your two trumpeters. DiB _

Re: [Hornlist] Transposing in D

Hmmm, After reading this post I really want an Alex 104...But I would have to find new homes for 2 Alex 103's... Shoot, It is easier to just learn how to do the *(*&&%&* transpositions... Cordially, Walt Lewis At 02:23 AM 4/17/04 -0400, you wrote: Hay its quick and easy ju

[Hornlist] Anyone have any experience playing the Durufle Requiem? (Cross post)

d this gig... Anything crazy in this that I should look out for? Just wondering. I sure would appreciate a "heads up". Thanks again. Cordially, Walt Lewis --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.656 / Virus Database: 421

Re: [Hornlist] warbling up

y think of worse musical moments (read: a rapper cursing in iambic pentameter ) when one puts in it perspective. The rapper is definitely a sound I can live without... Walt Lewis At 04:07 PM 4/2/04 -0500, you wrote: from: David Jewell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> BTW - if one ever thinks that som

Re: [Hornlist] Happy St. Patrick's Day-Bah Hum Bug NHR

Brain and Alan Civil used to say... Walt Lewis --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.627 / Virus Database: 402 - Release Date: 3/16/04 ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your optio

Re: [Hornlist] Horns for Middle School

er reading the posts this morning, I do agree with our colleague who would rather put students into a Holton 177 instead of a 179. Yes, the bell throat on the 179 is much larger and a middle school student with smaller hands would have a harder time with one. It's been a good discussion!

Re: [Hornlist] Happy Birthday, Hans

ny of us would love to be able to be blessed enough to play with a major orchestra. Walt Lewis At 12:05 AM 3/16/04 -0500, you wrote: Hi Everyone, Please join me in wishing Prof. Hans Pizka a very Happy Birthday! Thank you for all the valuable input to this list, Hans. Wishing you many, man

Re: [Hornlist] Horns for Middle School

What are you smoking, Josh? I have owned and played Holton's for over thirty years and I'll agree that there are better horns, but the Holton's I've played on play in tune! Some have been a bit stuffy, but I not had any reservations in recommending five of my current students to purchase either

Re: [Hornlist] mellophone gig bag?

ou a great deal on a paper gig bag for your mellophone...just don't let him get to close to it, I've heard he likes to toss em fifty yards... Good luck finding a gig bag... Walt Lewis --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.co

Re: [Hornlist] travelling on planes with a horn

carrying on your horn. Use that, don't trust the baggage apes... My .02 Walt Lewis Walt Lewis --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.583 / Virus Database: 369 - Release Date: 2/

Re: [Hornlist] Scams

could offer up some of their creations to out scam these clowns... Just a thought... Walt Lewis --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.583 / Virus Database: 369 - Release Date: 2/10/04 ___