That was true 2 or 3 generations ago but this horn player has no problem
with key signatures and doesn't know anyone who does. Those guys must
live in a very small musical world.
Richard Smith
http://www.rgsmithmusic.com
http://horn.rgsmithmusic.com
Christopher Smith wrote:
But your point about classical players spending a lot of time with
19th C parts is valid, as that certainly informs their expectations. I
have gotten complaints from classical orchestral horn players, for
example, for handing out parts with key signatures. Apparently in some
orchestras that program mostly classical warhorses they can go most of
the season without ever seeing a part with a key signature, and
consider the inclusion of one on a horThat n part to be an error! Yet
it is a perfectly normal and correct convention in post 19th C music.
The trumpet and timpani players (who see similar parts in pre 20th C
repertoire) apparently are better-rounded players, because they deal
with the key signatures without so much as a raised eyebrow.
christopher
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