[Hornlist] Holton Elkhorn

2007-09-13 Thread harveycor
cornofolks- I have been spending some time at the local university working on my music teaching credential. During some of this time, my Merker was in the shop for some valve work. I asked if I could borrow a 'beater' horn to play on in the band and was permitted to try out all of the

[Hornlist] Re: Anniversary

2007-09-13 Thread harveycor
I would like to take this opportunity to remember another fine horn player-my friend Ned Treuenfels who lived in Los Angeles. Ned was also an 'overworked' hornist; doing studios from one end of L.A. to another-sometimes 3 or 4 gigs in one day. He was driving on the freeway when he fell

[Hornlist] Humour: Bushed Blog (Music Related)

2007-05-28 Thread harveycor
Drew McManus rightly highlights a recent Saturday Night Live joke: During a concert of the Virginia Symphony at the 400th anniversary celebration of the founding of Jamestown, President Bush briefly took over conducting the orchestra, which explains why the orchestra is now $4 trillion in

[Hornlist] Re: Atonal Woes

2007-05-22 Thread harveycor
date: Sat, 19 May 2007 23:54:31 -0700 (PDT) from: matthew scheffelman [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: [Hornlist] Common Intonation woes, Atonal..Overtone series. I seriously agree. The kids are not being taught what they need to know for later on. They are being tossed crappy

[Hornlist] Plumped...CHOPS!

2007-05-14 Thread harveycor
I.had.a.little.accident.yesterdaymy.chops.blew.up.before.a.concertthere.was.no.apparent.reason.at.first;then.I found.it.was.due.to.a.new.lipgloss that,unbeknownst.to.me,.had.that.lip.plumper.stuff.in.it.//this.is.why.Paris.Hilton.does.not.play.corno. I.had.no.buzz.hWhatsoever.for.2.hrs.

[Hornlist] music ghost writers

2007-05-07 Thread harveycor
idiocy and lousy arrangers aside, Is there someone who is willing to concur without using names that some famous movie score composers 'owe' their fame to ghost writers? or is this a question that should not be asked in public? ___ post:

[Hornlist] Principal Horn Seat Musical Chairs

2007-05-05 Thread harveycor
Has anyone ever performed 1st horn in a concert where you have not been seated to the left of the section? inquiring and experienced minds would like to know. if you wish to pm this one; you may pm to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks Rachel Harvey ___

[Hornlist] Re: milk in horn

2007-04-16 Thread harveycor
I heard that in Germany, they pour beer in a horn to 'season' it. The idea was to get that nice 'green slime' on the inside of the pipe, thereby making the hornist 'sound better'. I have no idea nor proof that this works. on the other hand, Germans do better to feed beer to their crying

[Hornlist] jumping point to point

2007-02-28 Thread harveycor
corno folk I have never had the desire to analyze what happens before, during, or after a long range jump on the horn. The same thing goes for analyzing pitch; are you going to be watching your tuner's needle while you are doing that Mahler 5 solo? My own method for long horn jumps is to focus

[Hornlist] Re: Low Horn Solo

2007-01-12 Thread harveycor
The Verne Reynolds 48 Etudes includes some very nice bass clef solos. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Who are the horn players?

2006-12-24 Thread harveycor
this is fun http://www.lulliloodesign.com/figaro_tunes.htm ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Searching: Bruckner 4 Recording

2006-09-06 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks Does anyone know who made a Bruckner 4 recording in the 50's? thanks Rachel Harvey ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Hans

2006-09-04 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks It is to be noted that email personas can and do vary widely from actual 'in your face' personas. Some tend to write as though the 'audience' were invisible, devoid of feeling, and incapable of defending themselves. This thought process backfires upon the originator almost every time

[Hornlist] Re: Nibelungenlied; thanks Hans and Steven

2006-08-03 Thread harveycor
from: Steven Ovitsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] snipt Rental parts are available from Schott. Thank you. I'll check this out; one of my orchestras is most interested in doing these. I had also heard that Erich Leinsdorf did these at some point in

[Hornlist] Das Niebelungenlied tone poems

2006-07-31 Thread harveycor
Does anyone know who publishes specifically any and/or all of the tone poems from the 4 operas for symphony orchestra? If so, are the parts for sale or rental only? thank you Rachel Harvey ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at

[Hornlist] Re: German Translation apology for Klaus and for Chris

2006-07-22 Thread harveycor
I apologize to Klaus and to Chris (and to anyone else) for attempting to make a correction to their posts in a language which is not my native speech, but which I have a true affection for. Whatever; I should keep my mouth shut on things that are not HR. I was curious, nothing more, on this.

[Hornlist] HUMOUR/FICTION Musician Profiles 4/4 NHR(HR?)

2006-07-20 Thread harveycor
HUMOUR/FICTION FOUR OF FOUR The Principal Horn _ Expresses feelings over tuning A by stepping on Principal Oboe's reeds Is threatened in return with serious bodily harm by Principal Oboe Introduces a formal complaint to Conductor regarding Principal Oboe's language Discovers

[Hornlist] Religious Instruments NHR

2006-07-19 Thread harveycor
from: Klaus Bjerre [EMAIL PROTECTED] We shall not discuss neither religion ok Today I am the conservative, as I am very close to the Old Testament style Jews. This is no problem. I do not sit in judgment of any religion whatsoever. I told, that I was not ashamed of being a Jew although I am

[Hornlist] Pitches and Colours

2006-07-19 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks Okay, this may be a bit esoteric for some; but for those who are curious, please feel free to read on I posted a paper on this subject about 8 years ago on the spock list. I believe it may be worth revisiting the subject. If I can locate the original paper, I will repost it.

[Hornlist] FF vs FFF

2006-07-16 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: In the 1st movement of Tchaik 4 (the beginning and the horn soli beginning with the written C#, an FF and FFF are presented, respectively. I personally believe that after a certain dynamic, it does not make much of a difference what dynamic the horns are playing-just that it happens

[Hornlist] Re: Bible Sayings: For The Cabbage

2006-07-15 Thread harveycor
Mahler 2 comes to mind in the following verses from Revelations: ..my apologies for not mentioning HORN in this one.. REV 8:2,6 2: And I saw seven angels which stood before GOD; and to them were given seven TRUMPETS 6: And the seven angels which had the seven TRUMPETS prepared themselves to

[Hornlist] Re: Mics - also for Howard Sanner

2006-07-15 Thread harveycor
from: Howard Sanner [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: Re: [Hornlist] Standing Mic vs. Contact Mic By blowing their board they probably mean overloading the input stage of the microphone preamps. They should be able to patch an attenuator pad between the microphone and the board to take care of

[Hornlist] Re: Bible Scripture-Horn/Trumpet

2006-07-14 Thread harveycor
from: Bernabe Flores [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: [Hornlist] Bible sayings Hi! Can anyone please repost the bible sayings about the horn and trumpets again?? I don't know if there's a site about this..Thanks! Hello- I do not recall seeing an original post on this-so I will offer just one here.

[Hornlist] Re: wagnertubas

2006-07-14 Thread harveycor
from: Hans.Pizka [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: RE: [Hornlist] Re: Jim Winter Jim Winter was a man of a vast knowledge not only regarding the horn.snipI miss this distinguished professor very much. To the wagnertubas: They are not out of tune but seem to be so Thanks Hans. I can certainly use

[Hornlist] Standing Mic vs. Contact Mic

2006-07-14 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: I have been in a dispute with the sound engineers of a weekly gig I play; particularly the fact that all of the brass have contact mics except for me (I am the only horn). The sound engineers insist that if I were to have a contact mic that my sound would 'blow their board'.

[Hornlist] Re: Jim Winter

2006-07-13 Thread harveycor
from: Steve Tarter [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have just heard that the horn world has lost another great statesman...snipt James Winter (a former teacher, mentor and friendsnipt Hornfolks: Jim's kindly intervention is one big reason I still play horn today. He was playing in the Fresno Philharmonic

[Hornlist] HUMOUR/FICTION Musician Profiles 3/4 NHR

2006-07-10 Thread harveycor
HUMOUR/FICTION THREE OF FOUR Tuba, Timpanist, Keyboardist, Harp, Soloist _ The Tuba Listens to the Trombone section squabbling and is grateful to be a Tuba player Speaks to the Tuba and listens with interest to the Tuba's reply Has a pint of EverClear in Tuba case Spends quality

[Hornlist] HUMOUR/FICTION Musician Profiles 2/4 NHR

2006-07-08 Thread harveycor
HUMOUR/FICTION TWO OF FOUR Principal Flute,Oboe,Clarinet, Bassoon,Trumpet,Trombone _ The Principal Flute Watches Principal Oboe for the beat Believes that the tuning note should be changed from an A to a C Twirls Flute during break as portion of Drum Majorette fantasy Spends

[Hornlist] HUMOUR/FICTION Musician Profiles 1/4

2006-07-07 Thread harveycor
HUMOUR/FICTION PART ONE OF FOUR Conductor, Concertmaster, Principal 2nd, Viola, Cello, Bass __ The Conductor Ignores orders given by Concertmaster Has a secret crush on Harp Keeps a low profile around Principal Horn Is allergic to chocolate Has cell

[Hornlist] Peeling the Onion off the Etude

2006-07-07 Thread harveycor
rsaylor wrote about onions vs. horn Howdy rl, howdy hornfolks: I do not wish to make a big deal about this. Suffice to say that if you peel onions under running water, your eyes will not hurt. Ever. Everyone on this list knows: If you take necessary warmups and precautions, you can play

[Hornlist] Re: Difficult Etudes

2006-07-05 Thread harveycor
__ from: Leonard Peggy Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] about 98% of our high school graduates putting their instruments away forever the day after graduation. My h.s. band director cared enough to work with me every weekday after school for state honor

[Hornlist] Pay to Play

2006-07-01 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: (full time pros may ignore this) Do you remember the days when NP orchestras allowed us to participate FREE of charge? This is probably in-line with the concert band funding thread. It is indeed a crying shame that the same communities who will gladly fund a rock concert, will balk

[Hornlist] Sticky Valves-Qualifying statements

2006-07-01 Thread harveycor
from: JerryJ I just wanted to set the record straight: from: harveycor referencing original response to Snapfoo __ from: Jerry J naptha from: harveycor QUICK fix __ from: JerryJ minor carcinogen from: harveycor lighter

[Hornlist] Airline-Compliant Case-Holton Millenium Merker

2006-06-30 Thread harveycor
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Hornlist] Gig Bag quick recommendations for a gig bag to take on an airplane? Holton cut bell case Hi Kim- When I bought my (Holton)Millennium Merker in 2000, it came with a square hard case that had been especially measured designed to fit into one of those

Re: [Hornlist] Sticky Valves?

2006-06-30 Thread harveycor
from: Snapfoo [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: [Hornlist] Sticky Valves? my first valve and occasionally my Bb trigger will stick Any advice? Hi Chris- Here is what I would do personally and good luck! __ 1) If I were a brand new hornist and my valves stuck for the

[Hornlist] Bumper Cork/Neoprene

2006-06-27 Thread harveycor
I am looking for those little cylinders used for horn 'bumper stops', made up of either cork, neoprene, or the cork-neoprene compressed compound. Pls private mail me if you know where I can get some of these. Thank you. Rachel Harvey ___ post:

[Hornlist] For Joshua/Freeway Horn NHR to HR

2006-06-24 Thread harveycor
horn flies through windshield snipt I was curious after reading this-so I opened my horn case, took out just the (cut) bell and, gently, tapped the outside with my index finger. The fundamental is the B 1/2 step below piano middle concert C. It is 1/4 tone sharp. The single overtone is the C 2

[Hornlist] For Hans:/Mouthpiece/Horn/Tuben

2006-06-24 Thread harveycor
I do not get the horn wagnertuba story. Why did you use completely different mouthpieces for the two instruments ? Hans, In my post, I said I had no idea that I was using two different mouthpieces. The person who lent me both the tuba and the mouthpieces insisted that both were identical.

[Hornlist] Fun on the Freeway-Listen to Your Car-NHR

2006-06-22 Thread harveycor
Have fun listening to your car the next time on the freeway: My car: The engine produces 3 tones (possibly a 4th) The (audible)fundamental is approximately 2 octaves below middle C The next overtone is two octaves above the fundamental The second overtone is a sixth above the first overtone

[Hornlist] Multiple Different Mouthpieces-Good or Bad?

2006-06-22 Thread harveycor
My vote: *bad* I cannot recommend any hornist use multiple different mouthpieces at the same rehearsal/performance or even within hours/days of each other-except if the person is a mouthpiece maker or testing many varieties before purchasing. The serendipitous occasion:

[Hornlist] Tokyo Horn Club Recital *Repost* I want to play principal Toilet!

2006-06-22 Thread harveycor
Subject: Tokyo Horn Club Recital This is a repost of an article I sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date was: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 03:49:11 -0800 TOKYO HORN CLUB RECITAL Featuring hornists from professional ensembles in Tokyo. Sunday, April 19, 7:00 P.M. Casals Hall (near Ochanomizu Station) Tokyo, Japan

[Hornlist] ARRRHH Matey! NHR

2006-06-21 Thread harveycor
Doesn't 'keelhaul' mean: toss a drunken or incapacitated sailor into the brig? Kjellrun: scuppers-throw drunken sailor SCUTTLES-pirates sink boat Cabbge: scuppers-is it a word? ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at

[Hornlist] NHR Scut/Scup/Keel NHR

2006-06-21 Thread harveycor
Lookup done in Wiki: SCUPPERS-Cabbage, you were right; it's indeed a word. SCUTTLE-sorry, what should have been said: SCUTTLEBUTT. Definition: ___ The nautical term Scuttlebutt originally (and still) means a water fountain or water cask on a

[Hornlist] For Hans:Re:Mahler Seating2

2006-06-21 Thread harveycor
Rachel, for the SEVEN horns in Mahler 1 (we do not use an assistant) and other 8-horn-pieces we prefer sitting in two rows, as it allows a better blending each other than sitting Hans, either way is ok. It depends on how much room we have. We only use an assistant for Mahler 1 or 2. None of

[Hornlist] What Does This Have To Do With The Price Of Bat Guano In Nigeria? Is HR

2006-06-21 Thread harveycor
Rachel, you generalize too much even you have played a lot your aspect is different to the real pro. Pro means full time professional, full season Hans, this is the third time you are attempting to remind me that you are a pro and I am not. I am not stupid. What you said to me has absolutely

[Hornlist] Re: Intonation - how does this recording sound to you?

2006-06-21 Thread harveycor
(hasn't every hornist out there done this piece at least once?) commentary is made based assuming (probably incorrectly) one instrument per part, except there are definitely two horns a) bassoon quite sharp to ensemble 90% of the time b) 1st (2nd?) horn(s) consistently sharp on concert F;

[Hornlist] For Hans/Section Seating

2006-06-19 Thread harveycor
Hans- Do you think (that I think...) the horns prefer sitting next to the timpani? The timpani were not close to the horns-they were about 6 feet to the right of the 4th horn. from: Hans.Pizka [EMAIL PROTECTED] it is INSANE to have the timpani in the back of the horns Despite all attempts to

[Hornlist] For Hans/Brandenburg/Environment

2006-06-19 Thread harveycor
Hans- I have never heard of the Quoniam. I have performed the 1st horn part of Brandenburg 1 about 6 times, all on a Conn 8D L series. Where 'light' music is concerned: I did over 600 concerts in foreign orchestras on that 8D for 3-1/2 years. 80% of the repertoire was comprised of Mozart,

[Hornlist] Getting back in the Horn Saddle

2006-06-19 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: While on and off the horn for sometimes over a year at a time, I found the best therapies to get back in shape/avoid losing what was left are: 1) Running horn licks through one's head (3rd to top pick) 2) Practicing fingerings without the horn (2nd to top pick) 3) Buzzing mouthpiece

[Hornlist] To CJL Wolf/Kit: Re: MRI Scanner

2006-06-18 Thread harveycor
Kit- In retrospect, I believed the mention of the MRI was a major selling point to a hornist having intonation issues with an 8d. The proto 'sold itself' by virtue of combining good intonation with the other qualities that fit my own requirements for a decent horn. My Merker does have some

[Hornlist] Re: Tuning/by piano tuner

2006-06-16 Thread harveycor
date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 19:27:50 +0100 from: Corenut [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: Tuning/by piano tuner Hi Paul; I've been out playing the Horn for a change instead of 'posting too much'. Fancy that. Now if all of us played all of the time; we wouldn't have this list.. The PP posts I read

[Hornlist] For Cabbage: Perf Pitch/Overtones

2006-06-16 Thread harveycor
date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 13:50:47 EDT from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subject: [Hornlist] RE: Opinions on Pitch The Cabbage. Physicist, natural horn specialist, regular horn specialist, composer for voice horn and whatever else, Oreo cookie monster, doesn't like double-Stuf, has a kid who plays horn

[Hornlist] Pitch: for Paul The Piano Tuner

2006-06-04 Thread harveycor
Hi Paul You bring up some interesting and very esoteric points here and I agree, equal temperament is at times, favored by pro tuners for whatever reason (I understand that there ARE different ways to 'temper tune' a piano). I am very happy to see that *finally* a real piano tuner is giving

[Hornlist] Compiled Post: Orchestra Pranks: My Opinions for Everyone

2006-06-02 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: Instead of my making up a lot of posts on these things-, I made 1 or 2 posts combining all of my personal opinions to just about everyone's questions that I felt that I could provide some feedback upon. Hence the length of the posts hope you will forgive the length but this replaces

[Hornlist] Compiled Post: My Opinions on Pitch to Everyone

2006-06-02 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: Instead of my making up a lot of posts on these things-, I made 1 or 2 posts combining all of my personal opinions to just about everyone's questions that I felt that I could provide some feedback upon. Hence the length of the posts hope you will forgive the length but this replaces

[Hornlist] Re: Horn Trombone Music

2006-06-01 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: I am preparing several posts incorporating all of the wonderful responses, especially where orchestra pranks are concerned and I am going to do my best NOT to post a LOT, but I wish to respond to this one request: I do not know of any horn trombone duets; however there IS the

[Hornlist] Clevenger: For Hans Pizka

2006-06-01 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks Hans: I am very aware of Dale's expertise in checking all of the qualities of the venues he plans to perform in and expecially the way he plans to sound in any hall; however I'd like to add a little 'something' I heard from Phil Myers during a master class. Phil is very good at

[Hornlist] Corroborating Clevenger 'story'

2006-06-01 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: I 'cop' to writing that very post; that event with Dale happened during a master class in Mexico City when he invited all of us to sit next to him on stage while he blasted some triple F passage on his little horn. Yes, it sounded less than pretty. It was indeed somewhat louder

[Hornlist] Hornplaying Focus

2006-06-01 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: I've read a number of posts mentioning questions about 'what type of horn was the guy playing; how far away was he; how loud was he; did he have a brassy or wooly sound, and all the rest of the little things that go into hornplaying. My call on this one is IF you have got to stop to

[Hornlist] Pitch: for Mark Sueron

2006-06-01 Thread harveycor
Mark Hornfolks My first answer to Mark's question below is 'who cares?' No one cares, honestly. I have a lot to say in another planned long post on perfect pitch but would like to answer this one individually, please. My opinion explained; it DOES NOT MATTER about 'having a 440=A pitch

[Hornlist] Pitch: For Cabbage; For Mark Sueron; For Rebecca Gonzalez

2006-06-01 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: 1) Cabbage is right. Perfect pitch is useless. 2) Mark; get some Oreos from Cabbage. They should help the 25% of pitches you don't get :} especially the double stuf ones :}} 3) Rebecca; I have a 21 yr old cockatiel who was taught 'Pop Goes the Weasel' in 1985 by me. He still

[Hornlist] Mahler 3 Orchestra Prank Answer

2006-06-01 Thread harveycor
ok, I've tortured all of you enough on Mahler 3 Nope from: Fred Baucom [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm guessing the unison horn line from Shosta. 5th, 1st mvmt Yup from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The theme in the last movement of Brahms 1 ___ post:

[Hornlist] Cuban Hornists on This List?

2006-05-30 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks. I've been hearing on a certain jazz station that Cuba has the most pro musicians per capita than anyplace else in the world. I'm wondering if there are any Cuban hornists on this list? Rachel ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or

[Hornlist] Music Theory: The Curse of Perfect Pitch

2006-05-23 Thread harveycor
For Steve; For Carlberg: For Hornfolks: Steve and Carlberg are both correct regarding the chord 'spelling' issue; one needs both ear training and music theory for a balanced college curriculum (music major). I found myself propelled into college with only my perfect pitch; ruined horn chops

[Hornlist] Theory; for Carlberg

2006-05-23 Thread harveycor
Carlberg; did you never study music theory? I categorically disagree with what you state only in the stance that the chord is being utilized in a work someplace; although a person with pitch 'will' hear 'any' spelling; the TEXTBOOK will designate the correct spelling for that particular

[Hornlist] Orchestra Pranks

2006-05-23 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: Our next planned prank is for the opening of Mahler 3 (the horns of course) replaced by a very familiar classical theme done during the dress rehearsal. Can anyone here guess what it is? Shoot me a private mail if you do. We did it once about 7 years ago and the conductor

[Hornlist] Too Many Postings? NHR

2006-05-23 Thread harveycor
NHR: I hate to post this publicly but my attempts to respond privately to two individuals failed. Therefore I'll say this only one time: a) If you don't like my number of postings; hit the Delete key. b) There is no limit to the number of posts allowed per day/digest. c) I have only received

[Hornlist] Ear Training; for Hans

2006-05-20 Thread harveycor
Excellent advice Hans: yes one often does have to tune the horn 'on the fly' as it were. Rachel ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Franck Symphony; for Lawrence Yates

2006-05-20 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: Well if a high AB (written) were to be so deadly as to kill a horn player; I seriously have my doubts as to that being the cause of the poor guys'demise (and I have done that work before). Not being an MD; I will not offer even an 'opinion' on this list. At least let us examine

[Hornlist] Ear Training For Crying Out Loud!

2006-05-20 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: As I stated to a lister (twice) offline, centuries of hornists have done the deed using their own precious ears. And they have done just fine. What I have a serious issue with are the 'tuning boxes'. They are not only NOT in tune with each OTHER; they are a crutch to the hearing

[Hornlist] Singing/Ear Training/some for Hans.....

2006-05-20 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks I 'hear' in advance; much like a sentence what I must play in advance in order that I may plan the phrasing. When transposing; I hear the correct pitches as well although I must do a bit of maneuvering at times to 'get it'. There are some transpositions that I just get instantly.

[Hornlist] For Kendall;Academic/Music Issues/Problems

2006-05-20 Thread harveycor
Kendall and Hornfolks: The problems are definitely academic. Witness the plethora of misspelled 'professional' signs on businesses. This is not to mention the mis-usage of grammar. I cannot state a firm opinion of musical illieracy except for one thing: the usage of 'electronic tuning

[Hornlist] Music Theory for Josh and others

2006-05-20 Thread harveycor
Josh and Hornfolks I got in big trouble with music theory because I 'could' hear the chors and MISSPELLED them as many chords SOUND the same but LOOK different. I did not believe this for a few years until my teacher sat me down and explained that I must not 'listen' to the chords; only spell

[Hornlist] Re: ha ha for Cabbage

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Hey Cabbage; long time no see either yourself or your progeny and it's been probably since that 1997 Mahler 1 that I sampled your kind gift of Oreos. Anyhow, I do agree with you that politics is horn related if you decide to practice your horn in front of a CNN broadcast. It's bad enough that

[Hornlist] Re: Pressure NHR sort of not NHR: one can choose:

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: I do have another 'suggestion' post on the 'pressure question' but I do wish to relate something I saw on a bulletin board during a music theatre gig. It related (quite horribly and graphically) the story of a 'screech' trumpet player who enjoyed a long career until one day, during

[Hornlist] Re: Yamaha vs 8d

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: I viewed a post from an individual who sought to choose between a Yamaha and an 8d (had some issues with both horns). Now I do not know Yamahas as well as I would like; being an 8d player for 25 years myself. The one thing I was told about the Yamahas was that they required

[Hornlist] Re: Thin Rim Mouthpieces

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: The thing I wish to state first is if it works, use it. This was one of the first things my grad school teacher told me and I have never forgotten it. And the second thing I wish to state is use ONE and only ONE mouthpiece. A second 'different' mouthpiece will alter and eventually

[Hornlist] Tsintsades

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks Did any of you get to hear the guy from BYU who played the Tsintsades solo at a Santa Barbara workshop, sometime in 1988? Flawless! The guy was a world class virtuoso. It was a beautiful piece to boot! Rachel ___ post:

[Hornlist] Re: Works for Horn and Flute

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
I have an original composition called 'Feathers' for flute and horn (viola can replace horn if wanted). However there are a few issues that need fixing; therefore I cannot release it as yet: 1) The work was originally intended as an exercise in counterpoint; therefore it is not 'musically

[Hornlist] Re: 3rd horn clam for 'Geronimo' sort of NHR

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
GEEroniMO! That 3rd horn; he's not dead. I don't know where he is and do not care to see him again. I don't kill horn players for making clams. Yes I have been known to do, and have a bit of a reputation for yelling at hornplayers who showed up STONED for a rehearsal, but I think I had the

[Hornlist] For Walter Lewis NHR

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Hello Walter; You are not going to like what I am going to say; but I am nothing if not honest. I have a Master's degree in horn performance; tested out of English with the CLEP test. I may not be a college professor but my English is high level as I worked as an admin for over 20 years for

[Hornlist] For Philip Otterness NHR

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Hi Philip I had a big problem with this as I too get a digest version of the list. There is a 'bug' in the software that activates at times. What happens to me is that when I hit the 'reply' button on a digest; all I get is the header; not the digest which I intended to edit out. What

[Hornlist] For Chris Earnest NHR

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
ha ha, hate to tell you but real and famous authors DO write in this manner at times: Chris, did you not read the Red Dwarf novels by 'Grant Naylor' (an amalgam of two authors working in conjunction)? These fellows wrote in this style this ALL of the time and it was terminally funny. You may

[Hornlist] For Hans NHR

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Hans I do not care one whit about whateve it takes for you to make your point. I understand you. Everyone else does too. The fussy ones; well you know how to treat the fussy ones; just like those bad conductors. You are one of the world class horn players on this list and I respect you

[Hornlist] Re: Ear Training

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Hello This is a larger subject than it appears. And, this is HARD, but I will do my best to give suggestions that you may or may not choose to use: Before I start: one question: make SURE you are not TONE DEAF. If you are; none of these options will help you in any way.. Ok, here we

[Hornlist] Re: Women Brass Players-for Carlberg

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Hey Carlberg Sorry, I don't get your meaning on this. Do you mean that women brass players are categorically discriminated against in screened auditions where the proctor sneaks around and rats out the auditionees to the judges? A woman has to play sometimes 3X as well as a male hornist in

[Hornlist] For Bill Tyler NHR:

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Being lucky has absolutely nothing to do with it. best wishes Rachel Harvey consider yourself lucky ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Thin Rim Mouthpiece for Jerry Houston

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
sorry Jerry, it's not a Laskey or I'd tell you. However there are some mouthpiece makers out there who can fine tune your dimensions to spec. how about Moosewood? good luck in your searching Rachel ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set

[Hornlist] Conductors: for Herb Foster

2006-05-16 Thread harveycor
Hi I envy you your conductor. Whatta guy! Can we trade? As long as he doesn't blame the horns for something THEY didn't do; I'm fine with it. best Rachel bawled out the tubas for something he did himself; apologized to them afterward ___ post:

[Hornlist] Re: Pressure Devices

2006-05-14 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: I know nothing of a 'mechanical' pressure device; however Dr. Philip Farkas (may he rest in peace) did offer a solution to excessive pressure which worked well for me. It is difficult to master; however the benefits are beyond expectations. Simply place one's horn upon a sturdy flat

[Hornlist] Re: horn advice

2006-05-14 Thread harveycor
Hi. What horn to purchase? It's easy; the horn that WORKS for you, be it a Holton, a Conn, a Lawson, whatever (there are so many out there that I have lost count). And I do not mean trying it out in the store because stores are 'set up' to make their instruments sound better. It is advisable

[Hornlist] Re: Secret Service NHR NHR.....

2006-05-13 Thread harveycor
NHR: ha hathe gov will only respond to 'real' or 'perceived' threats made to them, specifically the prez in their own special manner (much of which you will never hear about unless they should perhaps raid your home (always requires a warrant btw) (and a phone tap always requires a warrant

[Hornlist] Re: Scammers NHR: NHR:

2006-05-13 Thread harveycor
NHR: Scammers: 1) When I even see a scam on my mail list, I automatically report it unread as most of them are for products that are either unpronounceable or that I am uninterested in. 2) Should I entertain interest in the 'scammer's' product; until the $ is firmly deposited either in my

[Hornlist] Re: Horn Quiz

2006-05-13 Thread harveycor
How about this one? It's rather old, but some may enjoy. This IS the SYMPhony...that SCHUbert wrote and never FINished. There is also one about Mozart 40 but I cannot recall it. When I do, you shall know about it. Moreover; if one wishes to make a really funny joke on a conductor

[Hornlist] FW: Ethel Smyth Answers

2006-05-13 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks; I hope you get this; I messed up on the addressing. Sorry. ---BeginMessage--- A message (from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) was received at 13 May 2006 21:47:53 +. The following addresses had delivery problems: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Permanent Failure: 550_[EMAIL

[Hornlist] Re: Horns Facing FORWARD????

2006-05-13 Thread harveycor
1) He must have been a mellophone player in an earlier life. I have an absolute aversion to mellos (well apologies to the mello fans on this list but I must be honest). Why in the world would anyone want to feel like they were playing the valves upside down? Is this guy dyslexic? 2) I have

[Hornlist] Horn Cleaning

2006-05-13 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks; I know most of you are tired as all get out of this thread, but I did try to put my 2 cents in and the message was bounced for some reason. I did work it out with the sysadmin though. Here is my take. 1) Threads. Wipe them with a soft cloth. Put nothing on them. Gently attach

[Hornlist] Attitude;Wax;Oil;Grit/Sand/Emery

2006-05-13 Thread harveycor
Hornfolks: I shall attempt to circumspectly address 4 issues: 1) Attitude re: screw bell. No one is required or expected to take my advice on anything at anytime and is invited to dispute anything I say offline or even online if you want 800 people to read it. I shall read everything I am

[Hornlist] Message for Hans

2006-05-13 Thread harveycor
from: Hans.Pizka [EMAIL PROTECTED] agree C-onductor, C-olleagues, C-ritics, C-omposers I never screamed. And have not for decadesnor have I exhibited any kind of dispute other than a simple request for perhaps another tuning A. I also would never show this behavior in a true

[Hornlist] Re: Mahler

2006-05-06 Thread harveycor
Mahler 5 is bigger than the man. It is possessed by no one. Mahler didn't compose it--he, the prophet, revealed it to us! Hornfolks: As far as I have witnessed; all Mahler symphonies are referred to without the apostrophe and the possessive. As far as I am concerned; they belong to

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