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(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...