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In order to finalize a study that will be released in April 2019, on the first Périnet-valves cornets (1838-1860), Christian and Maxime Chagot are looking for:
- Any Périnet-three-valves cornet (screw or screwless) that looks like a cornopean (see photo).
- Any Halari (or Halary) brass that has a number on its bell.
- Any brass that has cocks engraved on the Périnet-valves (see photo).
- Someone who has the Halary catalog of 1858 or a copy.
If you have any of this information, please send an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thanks so much for your assistance!
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Conference Registration and Information: "Making the Jazz Gumbo"
An international conference on repertoires that Influenced and were influenced by early jazz and celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the death of James Reese Europe, presented by the Historic Brass Society with support from the City University Of New York Graduate Center
May 8, 2019
CUNY Graduate Center, New York City
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20–22 November 2018 in Biel/Bienne (Switzerland), Kongresshaus, Zentralstrasse 60.
The Fifth International Romantic Brass Symposium continues a year-long tradition at the Bern University of the Arts. Recurring on the research project Sound of Brass on the German trombone of the late 19th century, scholars and musicians from all over the world will meet to discuss the latest research in the area of brass instruments. http://www.hkb-interpretation.ch/romanticbrass5
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On October 12-13, 2018 the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis will present a workshop on trumpet ensemble improvisation practices in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is part of a research project headed by Igino Conforzi and Jean-François Madeuf with the goal of recreating improvised trumpet ensemble practice.
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The 51st International Horn Symposium in Ghent, Belgium will be held from 1 to 6 July 2019. Included are a number of events related to historical horn playing! Those interested in submitting an abstract for the conference or attending are encouraged to visit the symposium's website: http://ihs51.schoolofarts.be/program/historical-horn-conference/. You can view the call for papers here: https://goldenpages.jpehs.co.uk/2018/08/09/moving-horns-worldwide-migrations-in-horn-playing/