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Deep thoughts

Letters from my Teachers

Since the end of school I have been working on a major cleaning project at home, time to get rid of some things and get … Read More ›

Posted on May 21, 2013June 26, 2021
Recitals

Notes on the Recital, 2012 edition: Works Written by Horn Players

As has been my habit for a number of years, in less than two weeks I will present my annual solo horn recital. This year … Read More ›

Posted on September 3, 2012June 27, 2021
Horn study, Horn teaching

Answers to questions from students

It is that time of year! Questions tend to come in toward the end of semesters. Today we have questions that came in from students … Read More ›

Posted on April 12, 2012July 8, 2021
Horn performance

Be able to play it like Kopprasch, but don’t play everything like Kopprasch

Way back on 7/13/06 I had a short article in reference to playing jazz on my original HTML blog under the title, “Not Like Kopprasch.” … Read More ›

Posted on December 15, 2011July 8, 2021
Recitals

Horns on the Recital 2011: an Alto Range Adventure!

My 2011 recital at the Musical Instrument Museum is coming soon — Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 10:30 and 1:00 to be exact. On a program … Read More ›

Posted on September 17, 2011June 26, 2021
Horn performance

Advice for a First Rehearsal, and My First Rehearsal as Third Horn in Nashville

In the recent interview article with Bruce Richards [on Horn Matters] he had a quote from our common teacher David Wakefield which reminded me of … Read More ›

Posted on September 22, 2010June 27, 2021
Recitals

Horns on the Recital 2010

(This article updated 2021, combining elements of four Horn Matters posts) For those in the area, I should note first I am giving this recital … Read More ›

Posted on August 28, 2010June 26, 2021
Deep thoughts

Once Upon a Serenade (or two)

Ever notice that there are certain performances that stick out in your memory? This weekend I was involved with performances and a recording of two … Read More ›

Posted on May 23, 2010July 2, 2021
Horn teaching

On Giving Students Complexes

Over at TubaHead I noted an article on the recent passing of tubist Abe Torchinsky at age 89. My first contact with him was as … Read More ›

Posted on November 29, 2009June 27, 2021
Horn study

Notes for the rejected

Every year I have to reject a number of applicants at Arizona State. Every horn teacher does. It is a part of the job that … Read More ›

Posted on March 19, 2009June 27, 2021

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