Thanks. I currently have a Yamaha 567 (bought it in 2000, had the bell cut w/a Schmid ring, and now have an extra large gold brass bell), and I've gotten good...
Hi guys, I've never owned a Holton before. They claim to manufacture thightest valves in the industry but this one is weird.. The valves are ALL leaking AND...
Pete repeats, "The valves are ALL leaking AND even after oiled up plenty, you can still hear the metal on metal sound in the bell when depressing the keys!" ...
In a message dated 4/1/2008 7:30:45 AM Central Daylight Time, pmarchessault@... writes: I have a old horn here from 1940 some. It hasn't been oiled up...
The other players are too close to the action and don't hear what the audience hears. Get an audience opinion or record yourselves in a concert space. That's...
My boss just forwarded the email below. I have even less clue than usual, but there was a period of over 25 years where I didn't think of the horn at all. ...
Actually, it's a work for tuba in F, but my wife heard it at a horn recital yesterday and recommended it. It's "The Morning Song" by Roger Kellaway. Frøydis...
... It is rather common as an Eb tenor horn solo. Perhaps the best one is: Untold Stories, The Leyland Band & Jonathan Martindale (piano). Soloist: Owen Farr ...
... Well, I guess they can claim what they want. In my experience, though, Holton valves are a weak point. They may be tight when they are new, but durability...
The San Jose Metropolitan Band is doing a joint concert with West Valley College on May 8th. The pieces we are doing requird some additional hands in the...
Greetings, Kerry, I saw your posting on the yahoo horn group, and may be interested in the Schmid ES-2 that you are selling. I have been looking for a used...
Dear Ron, It is published by BIM Music: http://www.editions-bim.com I would guess Robert King or Hickey's would have it in stock. It is a great chart, but a...
... Schmid ... that you described ... I answered Jacob in detail off-list, but for others who might be interested, yes, it is the same horn. Ken Pope has...
... We have a very close relationship with BIM, and you will find the complete BIM catalog included in our offerings. You may find the Kellaway work listed on...
Hey group! I am in need of advice and hope some of you could help. I have just been accepted into the graduate programs at New England Conservatory and the...
... Well, as a Bostonian, I admit to a prejudice in favor of the New England Conservatory. Plus, the more good horn players we get in town, the better. As a...
Hey there this is the first time i have ever posted but I figure now would be the best time. I am an Eastman school horn studio member who will be a senior...
I recently watched two DVDs of Leonard Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic in live performances from the mid 70s of Mahler Symphonies 7 and 8. The camera...
Loren, Jerry and Kerry... Thank you for all your replies. Kerry, when you say that Holton's valves is a weak point, do you mean the old Holton company or the...
Well said, Kerry. I encourage all of my students build themselves a safety net by getting a degree in something other than music performance or supplementing...
Hi guys again, I would lie to inquire as to how long would someone play a horn TOTALLY DRY before the rotors will suffer a hit enough to be perceptible? The...
I love how no one answers the questioned asked. How to objectively choose between 2 great choices. I would check several things: How many students have gotten...
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I recall from my collage days hearing a recording of John Barrows made of the Mendelssohn. I believe that it was with Alec Wilder acting as a commentator and...
Lots of question. Here are some answers. First, the only points of the rotor that should be touching metal to metal are the top and bottom bearings. This is...
... his hand ... others do it, ... Because of the bell throat size being quite a bit smaller than say an 8d or other modern orchestral horn there is more...
Ladies Musical Club has a series of Free concerts every month. I am playing in the one below. You can check the website for other concerts and locations....
Since you're quoting one of my posts, I'll jump in here. ... Probably longer than a store would allow someone to have a horn on trial, even if he were able to...
... Also, there is a trade off between how likely a valve is to stick and how leaky it is. The less leakdown, the less clearance between rotor and casing, and...
... I recently went to a Handel and Haydn Society concert (they play on period instruments, if you're not familiar with them) that featured Jamie Somerville...
In a message dated 4/2/2008 3:32:32 AM Central Daylight Time, pmarchessault@... writes: Which new horn should I buy other than Holton if everything is...
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