The opening collection in Lowell E. Shaw's Fripperies series introduces four horns to music shaped by swing and dance-band style. Volume 1 contains Nos. 1-4, with contrasting directions of Medium, Fast, Waltz, and Slow March. These short character pieces offer a different musical setting from traditional horn chorales or orchestral excerpts.
Shaw traced the beginnings of the series to teaching horn students the uneven eighth notes and offbeat emphasis they encountered outside classical study. The quartet format lets players explore that language together. A convincing performance depends on an agreed rhythmic feel and clear articulation throughout the ensemble, rather than simply making the melody louder than the other parts.
Published by The Hornists' Nest as HN3, this edition includes score and parts for four horns. It can introduce a studio quartet to the series or provide contrasting selections for a recital. The linked Mix and Match transposition is a separate product.
Mix and match with trombone, bassoon, or other bass clef instruments with this transposition.
The opening collection in Lowell E. Shaw's Fripperies series introduces four horns to music shaped by swing and dance-band style. Volume 1 contains Nos. 1-4, with contrasting directions of Medium, Fast, Waltz, and Slow March. These short character pieces offer a different musical setting from traditional horn chorales or orchestral excerpts.
Shaw traced the beginnings of the series to teaching horn students the uneven eighth notes and offbeat emphasis they encountered outside classical study. The quartet format lets players explore that language together. A convincing performance depends on an agreed rhythmic feel and clear articulation throughout the ensemble, rather than simply making the melody louder than the other parts.
Published by The Hornists' Nest as HN3, this edition includes score and parts for four horns. It can introduce a studio quartet to the series or provide contrasting selections for a recital. The linked Mix and Match transposition is a separate product.
Mix and match with trombone, bassoon, or other bass clef instruments with this transposition.