[Hornlist] openings at the SF Conservatory

Hello all, Seeing as it's application season again, I briefly wanted to encourage those who may have thoughts of applying to the SF Conservatory that this year is a really good year. We have more students graduating than usual and this will leave a significant number of openings, both

[Hornlist] Bay Brass Concert

Hi all, For those of you in the Bay Area, I wanted to alert you to the Bay Brass Christmas concert, this year with special guest conductor Donald Runnicles, Music Director of the San Francisco Opera. The concert will take place: Monday, December 10, 2007 7:00 pm For more info, please go

[Hornlist] another shameless plug

Hello all, Pardon the mass mailing, but I wanted you to know that the San Francisco Conservatory Brass Ensemble will be premiering a piece that I wrote: Tuesday, December 11, 8:00 PM at the San Francisco Conservatory, 50 Oak St., San Francisco. The piece is called Elegy Variations and

[Hornlist] more on Willard Thorp Culley, Jr.

Hi all, Don't really know why I'm that interested, but I had some more time to poke around and found the following info: Willard T. Culley, Jr., was born 21 Mar 1920 in Los Angeles County California, and died 12 March 2003 in Delaware, OK. His father (b. Mississippi 1899, d. Oct. 1975,

Re: [Hornlist] Re:horn player in old movie

Hi Pete, I think that you are probably right, based on this page: http://www.answers.com/topic/1942-2001-album-by-harry-james-1 On various other pages he is erroneously listed as playing fluegelhorn (or maybe he did)...anybody know anything about him? His is not a name I have heard

[Hornlist] horn player in old movie

Hi hornlisters, Recently I was talking to my Dad, who said he saw an old movie: Springtime in the Rockies which featured the Harry James Band. In it was a horn player, and we were both curious to know who it was. I didn't see the film, but it was notable to Dad because a violinist

Re: [Hornlist] Re:horn player in old movie

Good guess, although Graas was 18 in 1942, and according to this: http://www.answers.com/topic/john-graas in the army then... Any other takers? B Bob Ward Principal Horn San Francisco Symphony http://www.rnward.com On Oct 26, 2007, at 10:26 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: .My guess id

Re: [Hornlist] former Principal of KC Symphony

I believe that the name you are looking for is Liz Freimuth. Technically, Susanna Drake won the ensuing audition, but then went instead to the Chicago Symphony, so after that they held yet another audition, won by Alberto. At least I think that's pretty close. Bob On Oct 17, 2007, at

Re: [Hornlist] former Principal of KC Symphony

That one I don't know... On Oct 17, 2007, at 9:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who was it even before Freimuth and Drake? Robert --Original Message- From: Robert Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Horn List horn@music.memphis.edu Sent: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:19 am Subject: Re: [Hornlist

[Hornlist] SF Symphony tour dates in Europe

Hi all, We are off this morning for a European Tour, and I just wanted to let those across the pond know what the dates are in case you wanted to stop by and hear us. Aug 29, 30 Edinburgh Sept 1, 2 London (Proms) Sept. 3 Hannover Sept. 5 Berlin Sept. 6 Cologne Sept. 7 Dusseldorf Sept. 9,

[Hornlist] Bay Brass recording update

Hi all, I hope you are all enjoying your summer - many folks have really liked our Christmas CD which we in the Bay Brass made several years ago, and I wanted to update you on the new recording project that we have undertaken. Essentially, we are one day of recording away from finishing

Re: [Hornlist] Schilke on lacquer

Thanks very much for this - I had not seen it, and it is quite interesting. B Bob Ward Acting Principal Horn San Francisco Symphony http://www.rnward.com On Apr 22, 2007, at 10:39 AM, Daniel B. Hrdy wrote: This is the only research that I know of concerning the effects of different

Re: [Hornlist] Concise History of the Horn - Pete Nowlen

I'm always interested in these things - so I'd love a copy too. Bob On Apr 7, 2007, at 5:14 PM, LOTP wrote: Pete Nowlen, the excellent horn instructor at California State Univ - Sacramento and University of California - Davis, has written an equally excellent concise history of the horn.

Re: [Hornlist] Practice mute. Am I gullible?

You might want to consider this one too: http://www.bremnermusic.com/ I have one and it's pretty good. And cheaper. B Bob Ward Acting Principal Horn San Francisco Symphony http://www.rnward.com On Jan 25, 2007, at 7:50 AM, Tom Spillman wrote: I need to go out of town to a major cancer

Re: [Hornlist] That puzzle

Three, actually. Bob Ward Acting Principal Horn San Francisco Symphony http://www.rnward.com On Dec 5, 2006, at 10:37 PM, David Goldberg wrote: Well, four horns make the wolf in Peter the Wolf. Are we any other animals? ___ post:

Re: [Hornlist] Re: A favor to ask you all

I too went through an embouchure change, in between my junior and senior year of college. I played in the red of my upper lip before that and did really well that way, but Clevenger, at a master class, convinced me to move the mouthpiece up some. Basically I figured it all out myself from

[Hornlist] the next 3 installments of Keeping Score

Hi all, Just wanted to let you know that the broadcast dates have been set for the next 3 TV broadcasts of the San Francisco Symphony's TV series Keeping Score: Beethoven's Eroica: Nov. 2 10 pm on PBS Stravinsky's Rite of Spring: Nov. 9 10 pm on PBS Copland and the American Sound: Nov. 16

[Hornlist] Geyer coming home

Hi all, For all who were wondering about Gail William' stolen Geyer - here's a note that it's been found. Yay! Begin forwarded message: hey all, just wanted you to know that today my geyer was found at a pawn shop in Omaha. Loius Stout Jr. ID'd the horn so now I'll figure out the next

Re: [Hornlist] Jiri Pauer Horn Concerto

Hi Catherine, I have this concerto - this is the info that I can see: Editio Supraphon, Praha - Bratislava Export - Artia - Prague Copyright 1959 by Statni nakladatelstvi krasne literatury, hudby a umeni, Praha Orchestral parts can be hired from Cesky hudebni fond, Prague OCLC lists it as

[Hornlist] piece by the OTHER Robert Ward

Anybody ever play this? Night Under Big Sky - flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon and piano Was just curious... B ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

[Hornlist] Fwd: Gail Williams' Geyer STOLEN

From Karl Hill - keep an eye out everyone... Begin forwarded message: Today (9/6/06), Gail Williams real Carl Geyer was stolen along with alot of her belongings from her car in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Serial # 1066 is located near the engraved name of Carl Geyer on the bell. The bell

[Hornlist] Dave Krehbiel 70th birthday

Hello all (and there are many of you...), Dave Krehbiel's 70th birthday is on September 2, a cause for much celebration! (For those of you on the horn mailing lists who perhaps do not know Dave by name, he was the Principal Horn here in San Francisco from 1973 until his retirement in

[Hornlist] shameless plug

Hi friends, Just a brief note to say that I am premiering a new piece which I wrote for horn and choir with the San Francisco Choral Artists: Oakland (St. Paul's Church) on Sunday June 11 at 4pm Palo Alto (St. Mark's Church) on Saturday June 17 at 8pm San Francisco (St. Gregory's Church) on

Re: [Hornlist] RE: Orchestra Pranks

Hi all, One of the best we ever did was at Tanglewood in 1977 (great horn section, btw: included Roger Kaza, Larry Ragent (4th in SF Opera), Laurel Bennert (assoc. in National Symphony), Rick Todd and myself). The piece was Rite of Spring, and it was a day where the student conductors

Re: [Hornlist] College Ear Training Sight Singing

My $0.02 worth is that as a performance major, you should be practicing (in addition to rehearsing) 3 hours/day. I'm sure that the various ear training and analysis is helpful, but if you are substantially below that amount of practice, you might want to think about making some changes to

Re: [Hornlist] Worth another look?

Sounds like an Urban Myth to me. I want to see sources... B On May 16, 2006, at 11:35 AM, Wendell Rider wrote: It related (quite horribly and graphically) the story of a 'screech' trumpet player who enjoyed a long career until one day, during performance of a jazz work; he hit a

Re: [Hornlist] Rittich Style Mutes

Me too. Bob Ward Acting Principal Horn San Francisco Symphony http://www.rnward.com On Mar 31, 2006, at 8:34 AM, Tyler Holt wrote: A hearty second to Ion Balu's mutes. Beautiful sound, perfect intonation. I love mine. ___ post:

Re: [Hornlist] A fingering choice (was: Transposing)

Which way sounds better? On Mar 1, 2006, at 9:59 AM, Steve Freides wrote: I thought I'd share my thinking on a fingering choice and see what y'all say. Last night I was handed Horn 4 on Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man. My part opens with the figure F-C-F which also happens several

[Hornlist] transposition

Have a look at: http://www.hornplayer.net/archive/a35.html for some good discussion regarding this issue. B On Feb 25, 2006, at 2:58 PM, WIlliam Botte wrote: Why continue this nonesence? Republish every thing horn in F or C. In one clef. The key notations aren't all that irritating

Re: [Hornlist] Practice Mute

Hi, Recently bought a practice mute from these guys - it's great, although you might have to change your tuning slide a bit. Much more even response and feel than the Yamaha. http://www.bremnermusic.com/ B On Feb 21, 2006, at 5:22 PM, Melvin Baldwin wrote: Hi, I just joined this horn

Re: [Hornlist] Tomboeck

Hi all, I also recently heard this CD as I was driving to a concert, and I agree - this is exquisite playing at the very highest possible level. Do yourselves a favor and listen to an incredible artist who transcends the instrument. Bob On Jan 26, 2006, at 6:59 AM, Daniel Canarutto

Re: [Hornlist] OT: currency exchange of old currency

Oops - sorry about that - private mail to the list again... B ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Pitch and temperament

I think that the question of what intonation system orchestras use is a complex one. Generally speaking, winds and brass tend to use just intonation more than strings. We are taught to lower our major thirds and minor sevenths, and for the most part we do that. However exceptions happen

Re: [Hornlist] San Francisco Mahler 5 concert

Thanks very much, David - glad you enjoyed the show. We certainly had a good time playing it! The usual schedule of release for these Mahler recordings is that they come out about 6 months later, so you should look for it in the spring sometime. In the meantime, if you need another new

[Hornlist] Nolan Miller is retiring from the Philadelphia Orchestra

Nolan Miller became principal horn of The Philadelphia Orchestra in the 1978-79 season. He joined the Orchestra in 1965 as co-principal horn upon graduation from the Curtis Institute of Music. A native of Hamburg, Pennsylvania, Mr. Miller received a bachelor of music education degree from

[Hornlist] The new San Francisco Conservatory

Hi hornlisters, Recently, I had a chance to tour the under-construction San Francisco Conservatory that will be opening in the Civic Center near Davies Symphony Hall in September 2006, and I must say that I was blown away by the facilities, planning, spaciousness, classiness and attention

Re: [Hornlist] Descant horns

On Aug 5, 2005, at 8:29 PM, John A.Putnam wrote: 1. How many of you use a descant horn. If so how often do you use it? 4-5 times/season 2. What type of descant is it? (i.e. Bb/F alto or Bb/ Eb and so on) Bb/Hi F made by Karl Hill 3. If you don’t use the descant as your main

Re: [Hornlist] PBS (NHR) (was Lincoln Center Concert)

Let's take this discussion off the list please. Bob On Jun 16, 2005, at 9:08 AM, Bill Gross wrote: Did I say that? I don't think so. I said the power base had shifted. Those who felt that PBS/NPR has been biased in favor of the newly minted outs are the newly minted ins. They now

Re: [Hornlist] PBS (NHR) (was Lincoln Center Concert)

My point exactly. There are plenty of places to debate questions about NPR. I'd like to keep this list from straying too far. Just my opinion. B On Jun 16, 2005, at 10:51 AM, Dan Phillips wrote: From the beginning, Gary has maintained an absolute hands off policy, so members are free

Re: [Hornlist] Slow Air

Have a look at my web page: http://home.earthlink.net/~rnward/mechanics.html On Apr 27, 2005, at 12:25 PM, Patrick Morgan wrote: absolutely not. the horn requires more air than a trumpet. more tubing = more air, at least for making it speak. in the words of my teacher: you think way too much.

[Hornlist] Phil Myers Master Class at SF Conservatory cancelled

Hi all, The Master class that Phil was going to give at the SF Conservatory on Apr. 27 has been cancelled. Bob Bob Ward Acting Principal Horn San Francisco Symphony http://home.earthlink.net/~rnward ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or

[Hornlist] Summer Brass Institute with the Bay Brass

Hi all, We're looking for some more horn applicants for the Summer Brass Institute, July 9-17 in Menlo Park, CA (just south of San Francisco). If you have any interest, or know of someone who might, please visit... http://brass.menloschool.org for more information... Thanks! Bob Bob Ward

Re: [Hornlist] Ein Hundeleben

I think you're mistaking it for the Barkarolle from Tales of Arfman. On Feb 15, 2005, at 2:39 PM, David Goldberg wrote: On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That was written by Richard's best friend, Rex? Might have been Hugo Woof. ___ post:

Re: [Hornlist] Ein Hundeleben

This old post by cabbage ought to end this right here... # Shane McLaughlin, keeper of Cabbage utterances, seems surprised that his dog sings when he practices horn. That is, when Shane practices horn. He does not indicate whether the dog responds appropriately to suitable manipulations of a

Re: [Hornlist] Profound Remarks

From Dave Krehbiel - Perfect! If anything, it was a little off. ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org

Re: [Hornlist] Rant!

For those who get driven crazy by stuff like this, there's a great book: Eats, Shoots Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss Funny, and right on. Happy New Year to All... B On Jan 3, 2005, at 10:37 AM, Paul Mansur wrote: Excuse the double post, but I want this rant to

Re: [Hornlist] Vlatkovic

Reminds me of my favorite Yogi Berra quote: Q: Hey Yogi, what time is it? A: Ya mean NOW? On Oct 29, 2004, at 11:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He can be seen on Paxman advertissements and he is teaching at the Mozarteum in Salzburg a few other institutions. But I have no idea WHAT HE IS DOING

[Hornlist] interview before June 16 TV broadcast

Hi all, Here is a link to an interview with me - it's in advance of our TV broadcast of Tschaikovsky 4 on June 16. Hope you will all tune in! http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/dialogue/dialogue_t4_rward.html B ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options

[Hornlist] Beethoven Quintet for 3 horns, oboe and bassoon

Hi all, Have been trying to find a copy of this piece, but it is out of print. Would anyone out there be willing to lend me a set of parts (and a score if the have it)? Please contact me off list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Bob Bob Ward Acting Principal Horn San Francisco Symphony

Re: [Hornlist] Help with finding music

oops - that's yodeling - my handwriting's not so good these days... On Jan 26, 2004, at 11:14 AM, Robert Ward wrote: the so-called vodeling solo ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive

[Hornlist] Bay Brass recording project

Hi all, Just wanted to point you to a Quicktime movie (20 MB) I've posted about our recording project - we're doing a new piece by Bruce Broughton, Fanfares, Marches, Hymns and Finale, plus some other things - check it out! Don't know when it'll be released, since we have more to do, but

[Hornlist] cryogenically teated trumpets no different - study

http://www2.bostonherald.com/news/local_regional/trum2003.htm Bob Ward Acting Principal Horn San Francisco Symphony http://home.earthlink.net/~rnward ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

Re: [Hornlist] something to think HR

Hi all, Was moved to write by Hans comment below - over the years, my thinking on Schoenberg and his buddies has changed - when I was a student and then as a young professional, I used to think of that style of 12-tone music as very intellectual and cold - but now, I have realized that the

Re: [Hornlist] horn mutes

At 06:17 PM 9/3/03 -0500, germania wrote: I was wondering what everyone thought was the best straight mute in the world and which is the very best for the money $75-$150 range..? I own a Pöltl mute made in Cologne (my main one), a Hausotte (beautiful workmanship), and a Knopf leather covered

[Hornlist] scented oils

Do your colleagues a big favor and don't use scented oils. It's just like perfume - there is nothing worse than trying to take a big breath and inhaling vanilla or grape or whatever. Just say no to scented oils. They are obnoxious. B Bob Ward Acting Principal Horn San Francisco

Re: [Hornlist] Horn Evaluations

Marquette 61 Kansas 94 On Saturday, April 5, 2003, at 10:43 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hope all is well on the left coast. BTW, did anyone catch the score of the Kansas vs. Marquette basketball game ?? ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at

Re: [Hornlist] Horn Evaluations

Fabulous - just as I thought - my Berg doesn't miss lots of notes. On Saturday, April 5, 2003, at 10:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now, I'm am the mostest of happies that we are finally back to discussions of horns and I am now in a position to make the mostestest erudite, knowledgeable,

Re: [Hornlist] good horn tone

Hi all, Fred asks a good question. As many of you know, I teach my students to try and accept a brighter sound close up, because I think that at a distance, if your sound is too covered or dark, it will sound unclear. Obviously we all adjust to the acoustical space that we play in - playing

Re: [Hornlist] Re: NHR: war-related polls

Regardless of our individual views, I think it now time to remove this discussion from the Horn List. I hope that the list administrator will take that position as well. Bob Bob Ward Acting Principal Horn San Francisco Symphony http://home.earthlink.net/~rnward

[Hornlist] have a look

Hi all, Have just put up some technique tips on my page - have a look... http://home.earthlink.net/~rnward/mechanics.html Bob ___ Horn mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/listinfo/horn

Re: [Hornlist] Interpretation: Schumann

We just played this, and I did it (and so did the 3rd horn when she has it) as a breath accent. Later, Bob On Thursday, January 23, 2003, at 12:42 PM, Olav Traa wrote: Any guidance appreciated. Bob Ward Acting Principal Horn San Francisco Symphony http://home.earthlink.net/~rnward

Re: [Hornlist] Help selecting the best horn

Hi all, I feel duty bound to present an alternative view on this paragraph by Bob Osmun - I think that there are a lot of folks (especially in SF, Chicago, Boston and Europe) who who would disagree with him. My feeling is that smaller belled instruments are *better* suited to orchestra playing

[Hornlist] oops

Oops - sorry, that note that I quoted was written by Stan Johnson, not Bob, even though it came from [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry about that... Bob Bob Ward Acting Principal Horn San Francisco Symphony http://home.earthlink.net/~rnward ___ Horn

Re: [Hornlist] Kruspe wrap popularity gaining?

I'm curious why it matters. There are plenty of people who play each general style - I say play what you like... B On Wednesday, November 27, 2002, at 04:59 PM, J. Kosta wrote: It seemed that for a while the Geyer wrap, and 'smaller throated' horns were all the rage. Has the pendulum swung

Re: [Hornlist] triple tonguing

I'd rather forget it, if you don't mind. :) B On Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at 04:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let's not forget the flutter-tongued fff hi C in movement 5 (Cloudburst) of Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite. ___ Horn mailing list