7 Tactics to Develop Sight-Reading
One skill we all know we need is the ability to sight-read music well. Some people are better than others at this. Traditionally part...
5 Quotations on Work and Success
A few years ago when Horn Matters first launched, we had a random quotation feature that appeared at the top of the site. After...
FAQ: From the Natural Horn to the Triple Horn
Back at IHS Denver one of the sessions I presented related to comparing the natural horn and the triple horn. This photo was for...
11 Horn-tastic TV Themes
Today's post is a restoration of some files that were previously lost.
Xena Warrior Princess
Odd meters, battle cries and strains of the Bulgarian women...
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...
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,...
Two Typical Leadership Styles of Conductors to Watch For
With regard to leadership there are basically two types of music conductors:
Those that lead from the side
Those that lead from the front
Conductors...
Five Tips for Staying Focused When Freaking Out in College
I have fairly fond memories of my experiences in both graduate and undergraduate school. That being said I did have the occasional odd and...
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...
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...