October 22nd, 2011

Hello Hornists!

I am reporting on our latest rehearsal, which was earlier today 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 rehearsed following pieces for our December concert:
1. What Child is This (careful of dynamics and phrasing markers)
2. Candide (continue to woodshed where necessary, emphasize dynamics and articulations throughout and play lightly!)
3. Fanfare & Toccata (dynamics, rhythms and articulations!)
4. Officer Krupke (dynamics, rhythms and articulations: listen to the vocal recording and copy the singers' style especially on the melody sections)
5. Madrigals (Pleasant Grove and Elves' Dance: dynamics and style)
3. Next rehearsal, please be prepared to work on small group pieces (but also continue working the larger pieces as well; or just practicing everything all the time!).

Special thanks to everyone who helped set up and tear down! 
Our next rehearsal will be November 5th at MCC.  Please plan on arriving by 8:45 am; see you then!

October 15th, 2011

Hello Hornists!

I am reporting on our latest rehearsal, which was earlier today 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 rehearsed following pieces for our December concert:
1. Ave Maria (dynamics!)
2. Fandango (dynamics, articulations, counting, etc. you know what to work on!)
3. Cherry Wood Swing
4. Scarborough Fair Revisited
5. Hungarian Dance no. 5
6. Officer Krupke (It is important that the on-beats/off-beats keep time throughout)
3. Please be prepared to work on the large group pieces next week, including Candide, Fanfare & Toccata, the Madrigals, What Child is This? and Officer Krupke.
4. Fun fact: there are only 5 more rehearsals until our concert!

Special thanks to everyone who helped set up and tear down!  Our next rehearsal will be October 22nd at MCC.  Please plan on arriving by 8:45 am; see you then!

October 8th, 2011

Hello Hornists!

I am reporting on our latest rehearsal, which was earlier today 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 rehearsed following pieces for our December concert:
1. What Child is This (new!)
2. Candide (continue to woodshed where necessary, emphasize dynamics and articulations throughout and play lightly!)
3. Fanfare & Toccata (dynamics, rhythms and articulations!)
4. Officer Krupke (six sharps are so much fun!)
5. Canzon (we decided to articulate all 16th note figures with a legato tongue)
3. We did not play the other small group music, but did decide who would play on which pieces (if you are unsure of your assignment, please email our fearless leader).  The other small group pieces will be Fandango, Canzon, Scarborough Fair Revisited, Cherrywood Swing and Hungarian Dance no.5.
4. Next rehearsal, please be prepared to work on small group pieces (but also continue working the larger pieces as well; or just practicing everything all the time!).

Special thanks to everyone who helped set up and tear down!  Our next rehearsal will be October 15th at MCC.  Please plan on arriving by 8:45 am; see you then!

Just for Fun

Hello Hornists!

For your enjoyment, here's some more listening videos!

See you at rehearsal this Saturday!

Officer Krupke (1961 Film)

Officer Krupke (Blast)

October 1st, 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 received 3 new Warm-Up Chorales, and read the following pieces for our December concert:
1. Madrigals (We read all 6 movements, but picked two for the concert, to be played in the audience: In these Delightful, Pleasant Groves and Elves' Dance)
2. Fanfare & Toccata (check dynamics and rhythms for next time)
3. Fandango (If you haven't yet, check out the recording).
4. Officer Krupke (new!  Featuring low horn and some pretty funky sharp key signatures!)
5. Candide (This week try to go over the tricky 8th note parts and listen to a recording.) 
3. We did not play, but are still considering some 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 8th at MCC.  Please plan on arriving by 8:45 am; see you then!