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Re: alternative instrument for a horn player

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Subject: Re: alternative instrument for a horn player
From: "David W. Buckley" <davebuckley@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 11:12:28 -0700
Organization: Buckley Associates Management Inc.
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Adrian Drover wrote:
> 
> On 16 Apr, "Reilly, Nick" <nick.reilly@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > In many bands in North America and other parts of the world, a french
> > horn is considered an acceptable substitute for the Eb Tenor Horn.
> 
> Acceptable? The only advantage the tenor horn has over the french horn is
> agility and I think there are more than enough cornets and euphos in the
> British brass band to take care of that department. For the risk of
> getting flamed, I seriously think it's time that British bands went over
> to using french horns instead of tenors and baritones. Just think of the
> added colour and excitement that would create

Not sure if I agree with this or not. It would be different but would it
be better?? 

And while I'm in my
> asbestos suit, why not dump 5 of the Bb cornets in favour of 4 trumpets
> and an extra flugelhorn.

Most well trained cornet players now can play without the excessive vib
which has been a hallmark of the British cornet player and can produce
trumpet like sounds when required so this does not seem necessary.
However I was at a brass band concert recently where the soprano used a
trumpet. He blended well, had the right characteristic sound and was
much more comfortable on the trumpet than many sops are. Most cornets
can also double on flugal so if you want more flugal you can get it.

 Then, why not employ a 4th player to complete the
> trombone team?

This makes sense from a musical standpoint plus the principal would not
have to blow so hard. However the players would have to be sensitive to
the changed balance requirements.
> 
> The scores I write now for brass band have parts for horns in F as well as
> Eb and Bb, and bass as well as treble clef parts for trombones, euphs and
> tubas. I hope I'm not looking too far into the future.

Are you really suggesting that the brass band movement could change??

Dave Buckley.
> 
> Adrian
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