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A few words about plastic tubing applied to English Horn staples

What follows are a few things to consider with regard to this topic.

A Few Words About Bocals

What makes a good English horn bocal?

English Horn Support Mechanisms

Common complaints among English Horn players are incidents of hand and/or wrist problems, due in part, to the weight of the instrument. Information regarding the numerous support mechanisms available to musicians is included in this discussion.

Sources for English Horn Music

In response to numerous requests, I am including links to two major sources in the United States for English Horn music sales.

Wireless - Part II

Prior to making a decision as to whether or not to use a wire, there are a number of points one should consider.

Wireless

Any discussion of English Horn reeds would be incomplete without addressing the relative merits and/or drawbacks of using wire on the reed.

Activities

Wed, Mar 3rd, 2010
Announcement: The 5th Annual English Horn Master Classes with Carolyn Hove
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Wed, Feb 17th, 2010
upcoming performance of "Encounters XI: The Demise of Suriyodhaya"
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Sun, Nov 29th, 2009
upcoming Chicago premiere of new work for English Horn and Ensemble
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Mon, Mar 9th, 2009
Announcement: English Horn Master Classes with Carolyn Hove
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Wed, Feb 18th, 2009
University of Texas/Austin Recital and Master Classes
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