Second Semester: Week 1

The beginning of second semester means that we switched back to the brass side. The focus of this semester is getting us ready for bench tests and continuing our learning. We will be learning about rotor valves and trombone hand slides. I received a cornet bell to do a bench test on. I had to solder a patch, take out a bell fold, stem dents and bow dents. We also made two new tools which are explained under the tool tab. French horns were passed out for us to play. We practiced as a class and made some interesting noises. The french horn is going to be fun to play!

Bench test cornet not buffed

Test patch soldered and buffed

Brace added for support when working on the bow

Before the dents were added

My methods french horn I get to play!