[Trombone-l] Trombone-l Digest, Vol 20, Issue 4

[Raymond Horton]

I would stay out of this thread, But George asked about a "larger bore 
horn" for more legit work, then everyone chimed in telling him to avoid  
a .547 bore. 


It is amazing that everyone here is so against the large bore tenor!  It 
is certainly the horn of choice in my area for the players in local 
concert bands and church groups, and the only horn to play in any 
orchestral opportunities that might come up.   I'm tempted to say that 
the good players here don't get a sound by "cutting through" but by 
"singing through" with a good, rich sound.  I can certainly hear the 
large bore trombones in the local community bands I've heard.


George might want to see what the other players in the bands are 
playing, I suppose.  But I vote for the large bore any time. personally.


I would recommend a Bach 42, or look for a used Conn 8H, etc. the 
usual.  A student found a great buy on a used Holton (forget model 
number - has a 9-inch bell - but sounds nice).   And you might give the 
F attachment a try, too - it really opens up the technique for you, 
technique that you may find you need in the concert band world.  There 
are some great convertible horns out there with removable F 
attachments.  Another student has a convertible Conn (89H?) from his 
high school that plays very well. 


Raymond Horton
Louisville Orchestra


PrivtBnkr at aol.com wrote:

>Ditto to Wayne and others on the Spectacular Trombonists CD...One of the  
>best!
> 
>Now, I would like to get some input from the group on the following  
>issue...We have recently moved to The Villages in Central FL, and my playing  
>opportunities have changed from strictly big band lead jobs to playing with 2  Concert 
>Bands, church groups and possibly some other venues as I get  acquainted.
> 
>I am using a Bach 16 tenor trombone, and it was suggested by a friend  before 
>moving here that I might want to get into a larger bore horn for the  legit 
>work...
> 
>The question is...What possible larger bore horns could I move to  (without a 
>trigger) to accomplish this?
> 
>Any  thoughts would be appreciated.
> 
>George E.
>The Villages, FL
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