The Double Major, Music Education and Performance
One question that comes up pretty frequently is the topic of being a double major in college, especially the topic of being a double...
Thoughts on Choosing a School for Advanced Horn Study
The topic of choosing a school for horn study is a large topic. Any talented horn player will find themselves with several good choices...
From the Mailbag: Online Materials for High School hornists
One question that periodically comes (in various forms) asks about online materials that would be of use to high school hornists.
Certainly, the number one...
The Enduring Enigma of Dale Clevenger
I have to confess something. I have mixed feelings about Dale Clevenger and his legacy.
When I say this, please realize that this opinion comes...
Practice and perform effectively with the “three session a day” plan
Every year in my teaching the topic of how to practice effectively and maintain good chops for performances comes up with students. The tactic...
Where can you Study Music Education and Not Take Marching Band?
Many horn players are not fans of marching. Often for instrumental music education majors marching band is a required course. At some schools, however,...
Minimalist horn etudes
Years ago a friend pointed me toward Glassworks, the great 1982 album by the minimalist composer Philip Glass.
What [Type of] School is Best for Horn Study?
This article was first posted on the original HTML Horn Notes Blog way back on 11/1/04. It is timely again--today was the last day...
I’m in Music Education – Why Do I Need to Know...
The sentiment behind the question presented in the title is that only performance majors pursuing a career in orchestral playing need to worry about...
Interview: Rose French on Rangesongs
In 2012 Mountain Peak Music released a new book for horn players. While outwardly an etude book, I am hesitant to put Rangsongs in...