Dissing horn players? We all can play the F# below the staff lines. All 3 valves down. Most of us (And I'm a newbie at 60) can even read the C above the staff.

Just don't put the piece in concert A, that's one too many sharps for John to play. The limit is 4 but 3 is better and flats are easier on the horn for some reason. Lots of lipping notes in sharps. Well even in F. but just use the 3rd valve and forget about the first 2.

For those who don't believe me you might be able to hear it. Play a piece in F and use the 3rd valve for E and A. It's more in turn.

Pithy-ag-r-us.

John Conley
Musica est vita