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Artist Kyle Sherman on why he chooses Yamaha trumpets and the customer experience at Houghton Horns.

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Yamaha Trumpets at Houghton Horns

Houghton Horns 252 views October 25, 2021 5:01 PM

Featuring: Kyle Sherman, Principal Trumpet — Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Videography: Joel W. Smith
Audio Production: Derek J. Wright
Producer: Sally Podrebarac

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Featuring: Kyle Sherman, Principal Trumpet — Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Videography: Joel W. Smith
Audio Production: Derek J. Wright
Producer: Derek J. Wright

#houghtonhorns

www.houghtonhorns.com

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2021-2022 TMEA All-State Trumpet Etude #1 - No. 7 by Arban

Houghton Horns 3.6K views October 25, 2021 5:00 PM

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2021-2022 TMEA All-State Trumpet Etude #2 - No. 12 by Arban

Houghton Horns 1.2K views October 25, 2021 5:00 PM

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2021-2022 TMEA All-State Trumpet Etude #3 - No. 9 by Arban

Houghton Horns 1.1K views October 25, 2021 5:00 PM

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2021-2022 ATSSB All-State Trumpet Etude #1 - Largo cantabile by Gatti

Houghton Horns 432 views October 25, 2021 5:00 PM

Featuring: Kyle Sherman, Principal Trumpet — Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Videography: Joel W. Smith
Audio Production: Derek J. Wright
Producer: Sally Podrebarac

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2021-2022 ATSSB All-State Trumpet Etude #2 - Vivace by Böhme

Houghton Horns 383 views October 25, 2021 5:00 PM

Whatcha waitin' fer? Click on the link down yonder!

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Yeehaw!

Houghton Horns 990 views October 17, 2021 4:37 PM

When French horn players prepare to audition for high horn positions, pieces by baroque and classical composers such as J.S. Bach often show up on the list. Due to the high tessitura of these pieces they strike terror in the hearts of many players. Some investigate the use of "high" horns with F or Eb alto sides like descant or triple horns for this music. But is this wise? Join Dr. Derek J. Wright for today's livestream for an exciting disscusion!

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What should I use? Double, Descant, or Triple Horn?

Houghton Horns 525 views October 16, 2021 3:54 AM

Featuring: Mark Houghton, Horn — Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Videography: Mark Houghton and Joel W. Smith
Audio Production: Mark Houghton and Derek J. Wright
Producers: Mark Houghton and Karen Houghton

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2021-2022 ATSSB All-State French Horn Etude #1 - No. 46 by Kopprasch

Houghton Horns 1.5K views October 14, 2021 9:43 AM