September 24th, 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 met our goal of starting at 9 am!  Keep up the great work and remember to plan on arriving by 8:45 am for warm-ups!
2. We read the following pieces to be considered for the December 3 concert:
1. O Filii et Filiae
2. Ave Maria
3. Cherry Wood Swing
4. Hungarian Dance #5
5. Scarborough Fair
6. Candide 
7. Fandango
8. Fanfare & Toccata
3. We did not play, but are still considering Canzon Gabrielli, Fanfare and Toccata, another large ensemble piece TBD and holiday music.  If you have any holiday/Christmas music, please bring it to our next rehearsal so we can consider it!

Special thanks to everyone who helped set up and tear down!  Our next rehearsal will be October 1st at MCC.  Please plan on arriving by 8:45 am; see you then!

Listening Fun!

Hello Hornists!
Here are some videos of some of the pieces we've programed for the fall.  Spend a lot of time listening or a little!

Candide Overture (Bernstein conducts)

Candide Overture (American Horn Quartet)

Fanfare & Toccata (brass ensemble)

Hungarian Dance #5 (Berlin Philharmonic)

Ave Maria (Chanticleer choral group)

Canzon Gabrielli (Canadian Brass)

If you know of any other great recordings, post the links below!

Happy Listening all!

September 10th, 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 met our goal of starting at 9 am!  Keep up the great work and remember to plan on arriving by 8:45 am for warm-ups!
2. We read the following pieces to be considered for the December 3 concert (we are considering having small groups play for some of the quartets, as indicated):
1. Fanfare & Toccata
2. Ave Maria
3. Cherry Wood Swing (small group?)
4. Hungarian Dance #5 (small group?)
5. Scarborough Fair (small group?)
6. Candide 
7. O Filii et Filiae
8. Canzon Gabrielli (small group?)
3. We did not play, but are still considering Fandango, Hogwarts Forever, another large ensemble piece TBD and holiday music.  If you have any holiday/Christmas music, please bring it to our next rehearsal so we can consider it!
4. We have filled out a preliminary matrix with everyone's parts to develop a good balance for each piece.  If you were not at today's rehearsal, please check which parts you have for the pieces (that we played today) and email the information to our leader.
5. 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 will be September 24th at MCC.  Please plan on arriving by 8:45 am; see you then!