Here is a reflector accommodation that I have found to
be very small, portable, and practical such that I
nearly always carry it in my satchel to rehearsals and
concerts. Usually I don't need it, but it is there
when I do. I use it whenever the acoustic material
behind the bell is unacceptable (heavy curtain for
example) or if the horn volume needs to be beefed up
(such as when part of the horn section is missing).
It consists of two parts: a lightweight metal folding
music stand and your black concert music folder (the
heavier the folder the better). Set up the stand at
near its lowest position behind your bell at the
distance you want. You can control the horizontal and
verticle angles of the "reflector" music folder that
is opened for maximum reflectance. Of course this may
not be stable in a windy environment. I find it works
great in doors. I generally use the reflector to
bounce the sound upwards to the ceiling, thus
preserving some of the indirect reflected quality of
the sound that we usually prefer from the horn.
Larry
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