Bruce Hembd
(Ouch!) Four Practical Tips for Painful, Swollen Lips
Back when I was in graduate school, swollen lips were more-or-less a regular thing for me to deal with.
This was due to a number...
Sommerville on Conductors
Interview
Jamie Sommerville (principal horn, Boston Symphony Orchestra) gets the Q and A routine at James Strecker Reviews the Arts.
On conductors:
One thing that I have...
Review: Quick Horn Rinse ESW Device for Cleaning a Horn
I must admit that at first I was somewhat skeptical of the Quick Horn Rinse ESW (QHR) cleaning device. I was doubtful of its efficacy above...
A Look at Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, ‘Romantic’
In the relative scope of Western music history, composer Howard Hanson is a bit of an unknown, a throwback to a bygone era. His...
Anatomy of an Orchestra Gig: Getting Out-of-Town and Staying Overnight
When working in Chicago as a freelancer many years ago, a portion of my work involved commuting very long distances. For a few jobs...
The Cabbage Speaks on ‘Wolf Notes’
In response to a question about bad notes on a natural horn crook, both John and Dave have taken a crack at an answer.
Behind-the-scenes...
Ask Dave: ‘Wolf’ Notes on a Natural Horn Crook
Back in November, John Ericson answered a question about "wolf" notes on a natural horn crook.
Here is the question once again, but answered by...
Tips on Auditioning Horns, Part II: Mouthpieces, Leadpipes, Hybrids and the Schmid Double
At the Southwest Horn Conference (SWHC) a variety of Kruspe and Geyer type horns were available to try out. I currently play on a hybrid...
Tips on Auditioning Horns, Part I: Carl Geyer, Paxman 25, Patterson Custom and Finke...
My main agenda for the Southwest Horn Conference (SWHC) - besides hearing concerts and talking shop - was to play on as many horns...
Random Pictures from the 2012 SW Horn Conference, Part II
I have attended a number of international horn and brass conferences, but before last weekend I had never actually been to a regional workshop.
The...