Pope Instrument Repair

Todd Miller’s new book ‘Carved in Stone’ is an absolute MUST have for any brass player.
Carved In Stone documents the life, career, and playing and teaching techniques of horn player Vincent DeRosa, the world-renowned recording artist. DeRosa has had an astounding career that spans seven decades. He is undoubtedly the most recorded horn player ever, as well as one of the most respected. Click HERE to order!
The book is divided into four sections:

• A review of DeRosa’s personal life.
• DeRosa’s career (including a historical perspective of the
Los Angeles recording industry and his impact and
influence on it).
• A concise and direct description and analysis of his playing
and teaching methods including insights into both technique and musicianship.
• Appendices, exercises, and photographs

This book is the result of a number of years of research including over 60 interviews with DeRosa, his colleagues, and former students, as well as numerous print resources. It should provide invaluable information to all brass instrumentalists, not just horn players.

Carved in Stone is an extraordinary and well-deserved tribute to Vincent DeRosa and his contributions to the music world.

Poll AnswersPurchase these cd’s here:
London Horns
Vienna Horns
Texas horns
Horns of the Berlin Philharmonic

If the poll isn’t working try this LINK

I’ve just added 3 new horns to my stable
They are the new Ricco Kuhn 293X
The Conn V8DS (vintage style 8D – limited production)
The Hoyer 6802NSA-L
come by the shop and check em’ out!
Ken

The results from the 2008 IHS blind taste test are in, and they will make you laugh!
Click HERE to see why.

For those of you attending the Denver Symposium – there is a ‘Puzzle’ that you will find in the Symposium Program. Finish the Puzzle – and bring it by for a free bottle of Fat Cat Valve Oil! The first 5 get a free Hat (it’s really cool… in a non-geeky horn way!).
After the symposium is over I’ll find a way to post the puzzle here on the site (alas, the free oil will be gone by then though…).
Ken

Here it is… I’ve been threatening that I would do this for years, and it is finally here.
Pope’s Piss.

The IHS Symposium in Denver is coming right up, and I’ll be driving 2000 miles with a car full of horns, music and, well, everything Horn – to sell at this show. If you have a horn you’d like me to consign for you NOW is the time to get it to me!
There are other places that want to sell your horn – but beware of sending them overseas! Once it is there, it is VERY costly to get it back!
I sell horns for major players world wide, and would love to sell yours for you.
Please contact me!
Ken

Just a note to let you all know that I am becoming a dealer of Stork and Laskey mouthpieces. Watch for them soon!
Also, Bonna cases have begun arriving again! Look at the Marcus Bonna page to see if the model you want is in stock.

I’m slowly getting this site looking how I’d like it to be! I’ve just added a new section on the left called Horn Rescources – where you can read (and soon see) how to pack your horn, and you can print out a PDF file on horn upkeep.
PLEASE WRITE REVIEWS for products you are familiar with! It helps out other customers!
New music and cd’s added daily in the Store section of the site!