3 Key Ideas from a Master Class with Gail Williams
I was recently reminded of another classic post from my original HTML blog not yet reposted to Horn Matters. Dated 3/6/05 and originally titled...
The Four B’s of Music
Last night we were treated to a great orchestral concert at Arizona State that featured the four B’s of music. Wait, aren’t there three...
5 Keys to Horn Success
It is human nature to be curious, what are the keys for success for famous people? The following are five keys to success I...
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,...
10 Things I Learned From Verne Reynolds
Those that follow Horn Matters on Facebook already know that Verne Reynolds, Professor Emeritus at the Eastman School of Music, passed away last week....
The Top 9 Horn Excerpts for High School Study
A question was posted last night in the Horn People group about the top horn excerpts for study by high school students. It quickly...
The Tenor Horn/Alto Horn FAQ
Over the years many times I have been asked to explain a few details about E-flat tenor and alto horns to others.
In response to...
5 Tips for Staying Motivated in Music While Working a Day...
A performance major at a large American university recently asked:
When I return home for winter and summer breaks, I find it incredibly difficult to...
7 Keys to Winning a Concerto Competition for Mixed Instruments
Concerto competitions for a variety of instruments are common and have special problems to overcome. I just judged one here at Arizona State. To...
Top Ten List: Advice for Conductors
A top-ten list for conductors from a musician's view.
INTRODUCTION
Having been a professional musician for around 25 years now, I have seen my share of...