Now I have to purchase a new computer, permanently isolate it from the Internet, and freeze the OS and Finale pretty much forever. Take a look at Parallels for mac. You can snapshot an macOS or windows install with an intact finale installation, save it as a file, then run it as a virtual computer ...

Does anybody know anything about this horn? I've heard it exists but can't find anything online about it, besides an entry on Glen Cronkhite's shop.

I definitely agree that the key of instrument is very important, but is it worthy of describing one as a bugle and one as a mere "marching tuba"? We call both BBb and CC tubas "contrabass tubas" despite a noticable difference in their playing characteristics

Hello, I was wondering if there is a real, measurable difference that qualifies the distinction between GG and BBb horns being called different things. Besides the key and all the other factors that are associated (length, weight, bell size, etc), is there any real difference? (I know that many GG ...

I know a grad student who swears by the big Eastman 836, uses it for orchestral and wind ensemble stuff while he's working on his master's in performance. If you're considering chinese, Eastman should not be overlooked. Just be sure to demo the horn before you commit to it

Back in high school, my sousa section used Spandex for bell covers with elastic waistband string for the rim.

Had no impact on sound, and I'm sure it will fulfill the requirement of keeping at least the largest droplets from spewing out.