A Poor Use of Public Money

@amasterofwit

A Blog which contains political rants (mostly concerning British politcs) and cynical views alongside general humour and my interests. I'm from the UK (Scotland to be precise) and I am a Conservative and Unionist Party supporter. I also play French Horn and take an interest in all things musical.

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cult-of-sarah-willis

I tell you this, composers: Use your horns effectively. Allow them to color your composition the way only a horn can. Do not bury them in texture for the entirety of the piece. I tell you the truth: the horn sound, like any other timbre, is unique and should be utilized to the fullest extent.

Excerpt from the Book of the Composer in the Sarah Willis Gospels (via cult-of-sarah-willis)

me around people who play instruments other than horn: i am the best and cutest horn player to ever walk the earth. you all are blessed to be in my presence. my fortissimo will cause earthquakes in third world countries. why do i slay so hard

me around other horn players: i sound like i'm in fifth grade compared to these glorious beings what hte fuck am i even doing here

youknowyoureabandgeek

woodland--fae

We pledge our loyalty to the horn! We will live for the horn, we will DIE FOR THE HORN!

Roommate: Who even invented the word "horny," anyway?

Me: Band people.

Roommate: ...

Me: Like, sometimes I'm English horny, and sometimes I'm French horny.

Roommate: Get out.

knarlybruh

Also found this gem on the horn professors door.

this happens too often

Person: *pointing at horn case* ooh, you play tuba?

Me:

Person 2: no, dumbass, it's a trumpet.

Me:

Person 3: guys, it's clearly a trombone

defiant-evergreen

You can’t just “play French horn” you have to be a special kind of person, you have to have sensitivity and strength, it requires a true passion for excellence. French horn is a life style choice.

My horn instructor (via defiant-evergreen)