Bruce Hembd
Updates to the Horn Matters Web Site (2014)
Regular visitors may have noticed some changes here at Horn Matters. The overall look-and-feel of the site has changed significantly over the past few...
Going Dutch, and Furry Footstools
Going Dutch
Over the past month, I have been involved in a production of Wagner's The Flying Dutchman. The staging was a bit unusual in that the...
Six things of value
Last week I took a road trip to New Mexico in order to take care of some business, and also to get some work...
On the dangers of practicing too much
Sometimes too much is - well duh! - too much
Looking back at my student years, I think that I might have been an over-practicer. I was...
Ask Dave: Where Should I Go to get a Mouthpiece Re-plated?
A curious reader asks:
I have several mouthpieces and rims that need to be re-plated. Should I trust local sources such as jewelers to...
Question from the Mailbag: What Level of Horn Should an Adult Amateur Buy?
Ryan asks:
I am in the market for a new horn and I've noticed intermediate horns seem to have the same specs, but are typically...
Some Favorite Horn Memes
A few of my favorite memes from past Horn Matters articles.
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Necessity is the mother of invention.
What if Action Mega-Star Chuck Norris played French...
Ouch! My Finger Hurts (and I Don’t Know Why!?)
About five days ago the index finger on my left hand became extremely irritated.
Over the course of a few days this irritation swelled to...
Five Easy Ways to Pimp Your Horn without Breaking the Bank
Whether it be a new mouthpiece or leadpipe, upgrading a horn can be a fun and worthwhile investment. For someone on a budget especially,...
Humor: On the Dynamic between a Conductor and Horn Player
Our dubious colleague Mr. Archibald Noodlefish* returns for further commentary, sharing his odd take on a well-known quote from Sir Simon Rattle about orchestral...