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Random Monday: Winded, Shaken and Mahlered
Opera winds
In preparation for an upcoming performance at a double reed convention, the wind section of the Arizona Opera Orchestra had some pictures taken.
That’s me in the back row, looking much grayer and shaggier than my profile picture on this site.
Photo Credit: Solo Staff
Fundraising through destruction
A horn player is auctioning the “death of a French horn” for earthquake relief in New Zealand.
An American in Tokyo
Jonathan Hamill – principal horn in the Tokyo Symphony – shares his thoughts and concerns on Facebook on the recent earthquake.
Playing without sight
Kenneth Woods gives up his podium to Nigel Hughes, the principal trombone in the Wrexham Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Hughes is blind and also designs the orchestra’s web site.
Mahlered
At long last, a favorite Peanuts comic strip has been found. Peppermint Patti takes a trip to the symphony.
Good reasons to be in music
Although this is more geared towards commercial artists, “Gruntled: Top 10 Reasons It’s a Good Time to be in Music” has some great ideas for all you entrepreneurs.
Highlights
In case you missed it, here are some Horn Matters articles that are currently popular:
- Radical’ Embouchure Experiments, IV
- Just Say “No” to Transposed Parts
- Tips on Surviving Very Long Concerts
- ‘Radical’ Embouchure Experiments, I
- Hornmasters: The Exhale and Points of Resistance, Part I
- Random thoughts on ‘natural’ technique, embouchure study and sports analogies
- The Vintage Conn 8D
- A Dissertation Should Look Like This
- “Tut” for a Short, Crisp Staccato?
- Poll: Mouthpiece Buzzing and Multi-tasking
- Art Masterpieces Graffittied with Horns
- Ultrasonic Cleaning FAQ
- Hornmasters on Inhalation
Users rated these articles positively this month:
- Getting Fearless with Jeff Nelsen
- Art Masterpieces Graffittied with Horns
- Mouthpiece Pressure and other Tall Tales
- Ultimate Horn Technique and Ultimate Low Horn Arriving This Week
- On Ethics and Integrity in Copyright Licensing
- “Well, Duh!?!,” Again
- The Art of Mellophone Playing
- Anatomy of Music Stand (Spring 2011)
- Lundy and a Professional Approach to Fingerings
- How Loud is too Loud?
Random videos
Discovering that mystery harmonic with the half-valved first valve.
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Mellotron12 shares his post-audition thoughts in a vlog.
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Mr. Garrett rolls his lips, sizzles his tongue and gives other interesting tips in this French horn primer.
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