August 27th, 2011

Hello Hornists!

I am reporting on our latest rehearsal, which was this past Saturday at MCC.  Thanks to everyone who came out and played!  For those of you who missed, here's what happened:

1. We read the following pieces to be considered for the December 3 concert:
1. Fanfare & Toccata

   ·         Ave Maria

   ·         Cherry Wood Swing

   ·         Fandango

   ·         Hungarian Dance #5

   ·         Scarborough Fair

   ·         Candide

   ·         O Filii et Filiae

   ·         Canzon Gabrielli
2. We would like to meet the goal of starting to rehearse music at 9 am for every rehearsal, due to the challenging nature of some of the music we're considering for the December concert.  Please plan on arriving for rehearsal by 8:45 am to give yourself some warm-up/chat time.  Thanks in advance for making this adjustment!
3. We anticipate the need for conductors for some of the larger pieces this season; please consider what you would like to conduct!

Special thanks to everyone who helped set up and tear down!  Our next rehearsal (and the official start to the Fall Season) will be September 10th at MCC.  Please plan on arriving by 8:45 am for a great first rehearsal!

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Fall 2011 Season Dates

Hello Hornists!
With our last reading session of the summer coming up this Saturday at MCC (9-11 am) it's time to start thinking about the upcoming Fall Season!  Our fearless leader has secured the following rehearsal dates:   

• September 10, 24
• October 1, 8, 15, 22,
• November 5, 12 (this will be on the stage), 19, 26

As always, we rehearse in the band room at MCC from 9-11 although, the percussion group rehearses on the odd Saturdays, so for those (Oct. 1, 15, Nov. 5, 19), we’d be in the choir room.
The holiday concert will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2011 (at MCC).
I'm looking forwards to a great season with you all!  Happy practicing!

August 13th, 2011

Hello Hornists!
I am reporting on our last rehearsal (which was this morning).  Thanks to everyone who came and played!  For those of you who missed, here's what happened:

1. We met at MCC in the band room.  We will be meeting at MCC until further notice.
2. We read a bunch of fun music and short-listed the following pieces as potential for the coming winter concert...
1. Cherry Wood Swing
2. Fanfare and Toccata
3. March from "The Love for Three Oranges"
4. Overture Candide
5. La Gazza Ladra
6. Scarborough Fair
7. Ave Maria (Angelus Domini)
8. Hungarian Dance No. 5
9. Fandango
3. We also played Konzertstuck (the Vienna Horns' arrangement came in!) which was killer.
4. We talked about purchasing a lockable filing cabinet for us to store our music in (so our fearless leader doesn't have to carry several tons of music to each rehearsal).  Or, does anyone have a lockable filing cabinet they would be willing to donate?  (email, or leave a post below)
5. We are looking at the first Saturday in December (the 3rd) as our next concert date (email or post if you have concerns about this date).
6. Special thanks to everyone who helped to set up and tear down for our rehearsal!

If you know of or own any pieces that you think we should play, either bring them to our next rehearsal, post a comment below, or mail our fearless leader/copy monkey!

Are you a horn player in the McHenry County area looking for some fun?  Do you know any horn players who would enjoy playing with us?  Then invite them (or yourself!) to our next rehearsal!  Our summer rehearsals are spent sight reading, so there's no pressure to commit.  Come to as many or as few rehearsals as you want!

Our next rehearsal will be August 27th at MCC in the band room. (Park in the lot by the stoplight on rt. 14, and enter at Building B.  The band room will be on the second floor).  See you then!