November Trivia Contest

This month’s trivia contest questions come courtesy of Ken Pope of Pope Repair in Boston! Test your knowledge of horn maintenance and send us your answers at hornandmore@hornsociety.org.

1. The reason you oil your horn FREQUENTLY is because:
   1. Your teacher told you to.
   2. To keep the valves moving freely.
   3. To keep your horn clean.
   4. To keep dezincification from occurring.
   5. All of the above.
2. Which of these products should never come in contact with the exterior of an unlacquered horn
   1. Soap and water
   2. Ammonia-based cleaners
   3. Brass Polishes
3. Which of the following have I NOT found in a brass instrument while repairing it:
   1. A bottle of Bacardi 151 rum
   2. A dead mouse
   3. A wind-up toy
   4. A mouthpiece
   5. Subway tokens

If you answer all three questions correctly, you will have the chance to win one of three prizes (also courtesy of Ken Pope): 1 $20 voucher and 2 $15 vouchers for his online shop.