Monette Club

For those that have an interest in the “Great Orchestras” I came across an interesting story. Many of you are aware that Esteban Batallán who had been the Principal Trumpet of the CSO since 2019, in September, 2024, shockingly left this position, that he strived for his entire Trumpet playing career, and assumed the Principal Chair at the Philadelphia Orchestra. He has now returned to the CSO.
The details of this story can be found in the link below. I also have included a link of CSO Principal Trumpet Esteban Batallán performing an excerpt from Michael Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in D Major — one of two concertos he will play in his highly-anticipated solo debut with the Orchestra led by Riccardo Muti June 12-14. Along with the M. Haydn, Batallán will present Telemann's brilliant Trumpet Concerto in D Major.

https://music.newcity.com/2025/06/05/reflective-return-after-philly-detour-esteban-batallan-is-back-at-his-cso-dream-job/

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@J-Jericho said in Holton 605 serial number:

A quick DuckDuckGo.com search provided:

https://brasshistory.net/Holton Brass List.pdf

You, sir, get a 20,000% raise!

@BigDub said in Artist on BOARD:

@administrator
How much do you love it?

Haha, I see where you're going! Someday I'll have to commission something.

@BigDub said in Artist on BOARD:

Saw this farm a couple of weeks ago. I have seen it probably a hundred times, but this time I saw it differently. Stopped on the side of the road and took several pics. And here’s what I came up with. Hopewell, NJ farm.

I love it!

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@stumac said in Behold, Trihornicus Maximus:

@administrator How does lt play?

It's a little out-of-tune, if you get my drift.

I've heard it's fantastic, but tough. Great for a student to earn their tuition!

@administrator
One spout for tea, one for coffee, and one for hot water?

So, I would clarify that what this individual does is 100% legal. He sells a program, you hand over the cash and he gives you access to the program.

The problem is that the general market value of what he offers is probably 15% of what he charges. So, kinda like a used car dealer. It's legal but probably unethical.