Recordings as a Guide in the Journey for Inspiration
I once knew a teacher who discouraged students from listening to recordings when preparing solo repertoire.
This teacher felt that it was important for the...
Why Write and Post Articles Online?
On and off for a few years now, I have been blogging. Sometimes it feels like I am writing into a void so I...
John Clark, Song of Light–Memories of Horn Calls Past: My First...
One feature of The Horn Call for many years has been reviews of new books and recordings. My first issue had a special, guest...
Vienna Horns Jurassic Park
Fans of the Vienna Horn should love this new video. I do!
The topic is the Vienna Horn on Mellocast episode 105. For more check...
Photograph: Study in contrast, I
A photograph, re-found in an office search recently, of the number 35 Lewis horn I used to own.
The photo was used for a music...
A student remembers Franz Strauss
Recently I was asked about the source of a great quote from the last student of Franz Strauss. Having made a solo CD of...
Off Topic: Something Cagey is Afoot
Compare and contrast.
I have a love/hate relationship with the composer John Cage. I love his writings and I love the heady philosophical concepts behind...
Answers to Search Terms (II)
Continued from Part I.
More comments on Google search terms that hit on this blog:
how to play Iron Man (or XXX) on french horn
The best...
Food for Thought, A Recipe For Success
Imagination + motivation = CREATIVITY. A recipe for success.
Get fired up and get those creative juices going!
Of Standing Horses and the Horns of Interlochen [UPDATED]
This summer I was honored to join the horn faculty at the Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan. Founded in 1928 and known for many...