http://joshuamazur.wordpress.com The thoughts and feelings of a Free-Lance Composer Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:46:09 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://joshuamazur.wordpress.com/2008/03/30/the-preperation-of-scores-and-parts/#comment-14 Ted Greaves Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:46:09 +0000 http://joshuamazur.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-14 Brilliant , brilliant, brilliant. Why couldn't Beethoven's publisher have read this before they set up all the extremely long rests with no bar numbers? Brilliant , brilliant, brilliant. Why couldn’t Beethoven’s publisher have read this before they set up all the extremely long rests with no bar numbers?

]]> http://joshuamazur.wordpress.com/2008/02/25/the-wagner-tuba-the-unappreciated-wonder-of-the-orchestra/#comment-13 Ted Greaves Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:29:24 +0000 http://joshuamazur.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-13 You might be interested in a new book by William Melton. "The Wagner Tuba; a History." Published by Ebenos edition. He clearly states that the Wagner Tuba is used in many many Hollywood scores. When it comes to paying professional musicians, scoring for Wagner Tubas increases the cost of a performance. If cost is not object then that is not a factor. You might be interested in a new book by William Melton. “The Wagner Tuba; a History.” Published by Ebenos edition. He clearly states that the Wagner Tuba is used in many many Hollywood scores. When it comes to paying professional musicians, scoring for Wagner Tubas increases the cost of a performance. If cost is not object then that is not a factor.

]]> http://joshuamazur.wordpress.com/2008/02/28/the-wagner-tuba-more-resistance-than-i-thought/#comment-12 Ted Greaves Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:24:58 +0000 http://joshuamazur.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-12 Joshua, I believe the reason that the Wagner Tuba is not played more is because it does not have much solo music written for it and they are so damned expensive. A good one from Europe costs $8000. Ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch. Takes all the fun out of playing it. In terms of playability. Ha, it is easier to play than the French Horn. Less resistance and the high range is easier too. The intonation problems were probably with older instruments. The new horns should tune beautifully. I use a system prescribed by Vern Reynolds formerly of Eastman. So people don't play them because they cost too much and they are not readily available and there are not too many parts for them. I am working on all of these problems. Once they are solved, if it still does not take off then there is really no excuse. Joshua, I believe the reason that the Wagner Tuba is not played more is because it does not have much solo music written for it and they are so damned expensive. A good one from Europe costs $8000. Ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch. Takes all the fun out of playing it. In terms of playability. Ha, it is easier to play than the French Horn. Less resistance and the high range is easier too. The intonation problems were probably with older instruments. The new horns should tune beautifully. I use a system prescribed by Vern Reynolds formerly of Eastman. So people don’t play them because they cost too much and they are not readily available and there are not too many parts for them. I am working on all of these problems. Once they are solved, if it still does not take off then there is really no excuse.

]]> http://joshuamazur.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/gorecki-symphony-3-the-symphony-of-sorrowful-songs/#comment-6 Kathy Lustila Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:53:41 +0000 http://joshuamazur.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-6 Yikes~! Not sure I want to listen if it caused you so much pain! Love reading your thoughts! I expect big things of you and for you as you head out for higher levels of education. You're a good kid with great talent. Kathy Yikes~! Not sure I want to listen if it caused you so much pain! Love reading your thoughts! I expect big things of you and for you as you head out for higher levels of education. You’re a good kid with great talent. Kathy

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