Front Bell or Concert Horn
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Front Bell or Concert Horn
What does your school use for F horns on the street? Do you use front bell marching horn or concert F horn? I am asking about street only.
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I going to say, depends on the depth and stregnth of the section. If you have a strong section who are going to be heard, please use French Horns (mellos and marching f horns are a little harsh and alto sax sounding) But if your section doesn't project well, (or as I say it, if you can't hear it, it doesn't count) Then you might consider a bell front horn.
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At El Dorado, we use mellophones for both street and field, but I prefer to see bands marching a concert horn on the street...it looks better in my opinion, and since my director calls a street performance a "wind ensemble marching down the street", it helps that sound, as well.
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actually if I recall correctly, our assistant director said they are marching f. horns there is a difference between a front bell f horn and a mello. But yeah we haven't remained consistent in what we use in parade I think this year we have opted for the front bell over the concert horns because the numbers in the section have fallenTMRsaxyDM wrote:i think were marhcing with mellos... but mi not sure becuase i havent paid attention..
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