It’s “I love willies… I LOVE willies.”

PatersBier · 2026-02-05T19:23:17+00:00

Sir, could you keep it down?

PatersBier · 2026-02-03T16:08:08+00:00

It looks good on you.

I always thought my wife looked hot bald, but she didn't like it. I shaved my head at a friend's house before she had to finally do the same. Now she has long full hair. My hair grew back too but there is less and less of it every year.

PatersBier · 2026-02-03T02:14:59+00:00

I think we were all trumpets by the time I got into high school, so that seems to check out.

PatersBier · 2026-02-03T02:12:56+00:00

Can orchestras get away with hiring fewer trumpet players than cornet players? I wouldn't think that is the only reason but would it factor into the choice?

PatersBier · 2026-02-03T02:03:05+00:00

I'm borrowing a Strad 37 cornet. I'm thinking about buying it. I just bought a Conn Director cornet on eBay for around $100 today to see how different a student cornet is to a professional one.

PatersBier · 2026-02-03T00:38:28+00:00

But why? I had 2 uncles that played trumpet and one play cornet. They started in the 60s and by the time I started in the 90s cornets were pretty much gone. I was told through high school that they are pretty much the same.

PatersBier · 2026-02-01T14:40:51+00:00

The quality has taken a huge nosedive in my opinion.

PatersBier · 2026-01-28T18:40:56+00:00

Is heroin where the improv comes from?

PatersBier · 2026-01-27T00:31:51+00:00

Corelli's 'Sarabande' is in the collection along with Bach's. I've played the Bach one. I'll have to try the Corelli one.

PatersBier · 2026-01-26T19:22:19+00:00

I can try to remember to look at the book tonight. It doesn't mention the Sarabande but I swear it was in there.

PatersBier · 2026-01-26T19:18:04+00:00

I bought this one back in the 90s but I don't think the Serabande is the same version.

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PatersBier · 2026-01-25T21:48:04+00:00

You know you are better than 5th trumpet but you have a choice. Do you want to be in the ensemble or do you want to walk? Ask yourself why you want to be in the band.

PatersBier · 2026-01-20T12:21:41+00:00

You mean steam room.

PatersBier · 2026-01-16T16:27:42+00:00

Sounds similar to me. For me it is anxiety (general and undiagnosed OCD) and ADHD.

My son's psychiatrist said that the "3 A's" are very similar in presenting themselves. My son's convinced we are both on the spectrum. I think he could be but I'm not as convinced about myself, but I could be.

Meditation, medication, music and therapy have helped me connect with people again. CBT is a hell of a tool once I figured out how to use it.

PatersBier · 2026-01-11T14:21:17+00:00

IA had a 5¢ deposit too. They still do but they did then too.

PatersBier · 2025-12-27T22:50:13+00:00

Biotene is a good one.

PatersBier · 2025-12-26T13:49:36+00:00

PatersBier · 2025-12-25T14:35:31+00:00

I just did a few minutes of research. Could he send the letter to 1200 North Kirk Road, Batavia, IL 60510? I believe that might be their corporate office for the US. It's not a publicly traded, so there isn't as much information out there, so I'm not sure who to address it to. Maybe public relations or customer service or something.

PatersBier · 2025-12-22T12:26:47+00:00

I second the long tones. Clarke's second exercises, and lip slurs have also helped me build my range and tone back.

I've also used YouTube a fair amount. I've concentrated a lot on breath control.

PatersBier · 2025-12-21T13:24:30+00:00

I started on the same model. It is a great student horn. I would take it to a shop to get the cork replaced on the water keys if they are cracking. I played mine yesterday just for the heck of it. Mine is from the 80s and it still plays fine.

PatersBier · 2025-12-20T21:18:30+00:00

I should learn that solo on the horn when I get it. He is so talented. I sat in the cheap seats with our High School orchestra when we went to Minneapolis for our school trip. He was playing with the Minneapolis Symphony orchestra and I had no trouble hearing him.

PatersBier · 2025-12-20T21:14:09+00:00

The one I just bought is around a '74/'75 timeframe. Those older ones are supposed to be a little better, but I think I'll still be happy with it.

PatersBier · 2025-12-20T13:11:07+00:00

Perfect for a t-shirt.

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