Articles for tag: French Horn

Karla News

Samuel J Jackson – Profile of the King of Cool

“I was a square for so long, and it totally amazes me that people think I am cool” It is a rare thing to be known as “cool”, but Samuel L Jackson seems to be one of the precious few to have earned that infamous moniker – even the character that he voiced in The ...

Karla News

Summer Band Camp at James Madison University

This July 8th through 11th, Virginia will be rocking with lots of music. This will not be music from a live rock concert. This will be music from summer band camp. As musicians flock to the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, James Madison University (JMU) School of Music prepares to host for the 10th year, ...

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On a Tight Budget: Buy Used Musical Instruments

Most parents, at one time or another, face the expense of purchasing a musical instrument for their kids. Unlucky moms and dads sometimes go through this a number of times when a single child decides to chuck the flute for a violin or take up the French horn when he or she already has a ...

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Tundra Swan Facts

Tundra swans, cygnus columbianus, are often confused with trumpeter swans because they are very similar in appearance. They measure 3.9 to 4.8 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters) in length and have a wingspan of 5.5 feet (1.7 meters). They weigh 8.4 to 23.1 pounds (3.8 to 10.5 kilograms), with males typically being larger than females. ...

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Brass Instruments and Your Child

I am going to take a bit of time to cover the brass instruments that your child can play. I am going to just give a brief overview of each. You should include your child in any decisions you make pertaining to lessons. These instruments are generally not good for children under 9, brass are ...