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cc-0609.chp:Corel VENTURA News and articles for anyone interested in the horn
September 2006
A publication of the New England Horn Society
Cornucopia
is published four or five times
a season. It is free, although
contributions are welcome.
For further information, to
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Cornucopia
The 2006 Symposium at Cape Town, South Africa
The Amateur Session - How to Practice
"Brilliant," "fabulous," and "inspiring" were some of
the adjectives heard from South Africans about the sym-
posium; "one of the best ever" was the consensus of the
IHS Advisory Council, whose members have attended
many previous symposiums.
"This workshop will take a special place in IHS his-
tory," stated Bruno Schneider, host of next year's sympo-
sium. "It was truly international."
Andre Valentine, Roger Small, and Paul Wynand all
agreed that it was exciting to see how horn players can
play solos; they never knew how exciting the literature
could be. "We can see the technical ability that can be
achieved if you practice a lot," said Andre.
Cathy Kilroe-Smith and her friend Alice Thomson
thought it was "great to have the symposium in South
Africa." They also used the word "inspiring."
Professors Erik Albertyn and David Scarr saw many
benefits for the music community in South Africa. "It will
be easier to recruit with this success," said Erik. "The
symposium has been simply uplifting," remarked David.
They used to have regional workshops, and now the
newly-formed South African Horn Society is resolved to
have an annual national workshop.
Some sessions were devoted to South African tradi-
tional music, which entranced the visitors. However,
many of the local young people are not interested. Erik
sees an opportunity to bring traditional music into the
classical arena, to the benefit of both. He commissioned
a work for horn choir through the IHS Meir Rimon
Commissioning Fund, Two for Erik by S. Glasser, that
uses kudu horns along with modern orchestral horns.
The outreach program affected many attendees.
Pamela Kiernan organized a day-long tour described as
"surprising, but affecting" and "fascinating." Marshall
Sealy and a horn quintet played at the schools. Marshall
has applied for a Fulbright grant to teach instrument
repair workshops and study African traditional music.
Among the many highlights, most would agree that
the Wednesday evening concert with the Cape Chamber
Orchestra stood out. Frank Lloyd played the Foerster
Concerto; Bruno Schneider, Mozart No. 4; Lisa Ford,
Larsson's Concertino for Horn and String Orchestra; and
finally, a glorious performance of the Haydn Concerto
for Two Horns with Bruno and Frank. Listing the works
and performers does not do justice to the impeccable,
lyrical playing and joyous atmosphere of the event.
The symposium was smaller than any for many years
(about a hundred registered attendees, with two or three
times that number at the evening concerts), but many felt
that the smaller attendance lent an intimacy that fostered
greater interaction between all the participants. It was
truly a symposium to remember.
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The Amateur Session at Cape Town was a panel
discussion with Jeffrey Agrell, Erik Albertyn, Peter
Hoefs, Shirley Hopkins-Civil, Joseph Ognibene, and Jon-
athan Stoneman. "Practice smarter" and "keep the embou-
chure in shape" seemed to be the lessons to take from the
panel discussion on how to practice in limited time.
Everyone, in fact, not just amateurs, needs more prac-
tice time, whether because of "day jobs," professional
playing, teaching, administrative duties, or a combination
of obligations. The panelists faced all these situations.
In addition to breathing and athletic conditioning as
good preparation, the panelists agreed that every horn
player must spend at least 30 minutes a day, every day,
with the horn. "Too many days away from the horn can-
not be recovered and can lead to a crisis of confidence,"
said Joe. "You cannot depend on ensemble playing be-
cause it does not cover the basics."
An audience member mentioned wind bands, which
usually involve lots of playing, and said that they can
usually hit the first note "right-on" without any warm-up.
The panelists, however, strongly recommended warming
up. "You will play better," said Jonathan. "And your
embouchure will feel better the next day," added Joe.
Several panelists recommended focusing on the low
register during daily practice. Many players find that if
their low register is working well, the high notes take
care of themselves.
Erik mentioned the feeling of isolation when practic-
ing on your own. Jonathan recommended lessons as in-
spiration. Jeff suggested getting organized, knowing what
you want to practice. Shirley mentioned spending some
time improving weaknesses, but also playing studies that
give you confidence. Joe suggested finding other people
to play with, maybe the section in your ensemble. Jeff
added that a playing partner could be other than a horn
player. You can work on difficult scales together.
Joe recommended knowing your scales well, "which
makes transposition easier," and Jeff followed up with
several suggestions, some of which appear in his column
on technical tips in the Horn Call, for practicing scales or
bits of etudes or solos. Shirley added that you can im-
prove technique by practicing fingerings without the horn.
As the participants left to attend a master class, they
all agreed that it had been a worthwhile discussion.
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News and Events
Harry Shapiro, former hornist, player committee member, and person-
nel manager for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, at age 92 spends about
half the year away from his Boston home coaching students at Tangle-
wood, the New World Symphony in Miami, and in Kobe, Japan, where
they are forming an orchestra on the model of the New World Symphony.
Andrew Karr (karrhorn@yahoo.com) spent two years with the New
World Symphony and two years as principal horn in Shanghai, China. Now
he is in Florida deciding on his next move.
Esprit de Cor (organized by Erik Swenson) gave their annual concert
in June at the First Parish Church in Lexington.
Loren Fields (hornsmoke@gwi.net) organized a Maine Horn Day at
Lawrence High School in Fairfield in July.
Ab Koster (Germany) is performing with the Pottstown PA Symphony
Orchestra on March 17, 2007, with master classes on March 14 & 15. Last
spring he played the Mozart Quintet K407 in Houston on natural horn.
Jean Rife (Brookline) played a recital of English virginal music at First
Church in Cambridge in June.
Nick Rubenstein (according to his father) is a member of the North-
western Horn Quartet, which won the Midwest Horn Workshop quartet
competition. They performed Heiden and a new piece by Charles Young.
Barry Tuckwell was at Gettysburg PA in June to lead a distinguished
institute faculty. Jean Rife reports that plans are underway for next year.
Hilary Ledebuhr (Whitinsville) writes that the web site for her brass
quintet Brass Venture is www.brassventure.com.
Dolores Beck-Schwartz (Putnam Valley NY) writes about two
events last May: a Top Brass concert and a B3+ (Franz Hackl, trumpet,
Dave Taylor, trombone, and John Clark, horn) concert.
Jeremy Ronkin (Waltham) is returning from a tour of Miss Saigon
and joining the faculty of the Music School of Concord and Carlisle.
John Kessen (Boston) and three partners are opening a new restaur-
ant and are asking friends to contribute $5-$25 (Village Table, c/o
Rachel's Kitchen, 12 Church Street, Boston MA 02116), in return for
their names on a wall in the restaurant. www.thevillagetableboston.com
Comments from email subscribers: Robert Johnston (Providence):
"I'm not active but always enjoy catching a glimpse of the horn world."
Jennifer Sullivan (Newton) is now married to Steve Sulewski.
Steve Schaughency (Fairfield CA) had been posted to Germany, is
now with the USAF Band of the Golden West.
John Mason (profmason@yahoo.com) displays photos of the Cape
Town symposium at gall