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Brian Hecht, Utility Trombone of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, explains why he chooses S.E. Shires trombones.

Shop Shires at Houghton Horns now: https://houghtonhorns.com/product-category/brands/shires/

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S.E. Shires Bass & Tenor Trombones at Houghton Horns - Featuring Brian Hecht

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Featuring: Brian Hecht, Utility Trombone — Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Videography: Joel W. Smith
Audio Production: Derek J. Wright
Producers: Brian Hecht and Derek J. Wright

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2021-2022 TMEA All-State Bass Trombone Etude #1 - No. 6 by Grigoriev

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2021-2022 TMEA All-State Bass Trombone Etude #2 - No. 23 by Grigoriev

Houghton Horns 364 views 15 hours ago

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2021-2022 TMEA All-State Bass Trombone Etude #3 - No. 16 by Grigoriev

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

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

Houghton Horns 169 views 15 hours ago

Do you have a friend, child, or spouse who plays French horn? Do you play French horn? Are you having a tough time deciding what to buy for Christmas? Then this holiday gift guide is for you. Join Dr. Derek J. Wright as he shows off some great gifts that are sold by Houghton Horns, and some that aren't!

Our Holiday Gift Guide: https://houghtonhorns.com/holiday-gift-guide/

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Holiday Gift Guide for the French horn players in your life!

Houghton Horns 427 views December 1, 2021 2:37 AM

The $7,000-$9,000 price range can be awkward for French horns. For serious high school students and undergraduate music majors these horns are usually too expensive and outside the range of what they need or want. However, many professionals and aspiring professionals are increasingly looking to purchase custom-made instruments built by solo craftsmen that sell for $12,000-$20,000 (Rauch, Berg, Lewis, Hill, Medlin, etc.). So, what horns can you buy in the $7,000-$9,000 range and are they inferior to the more expensive "custom" instruments? Join Dr. Derek J. Wright for a livestream to discuss these topics and more! Featuring the Dieter Otto 180K-JN, Dieter Otto 205 Weimar-Berlin, and the Ricco Kühn W 293.

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New French Horns - $7,000-$9,000! What can you get for your money?

Houghton Horns 610 views November 24, 2021 1:27 AM

Ryan Beach, Principal Trumpet of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and host of the "That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!" podcast shares his Virtual Equipment Consultation experience. Houghton Horns co-owner, Derek Wight, answers questions guides him through the process.

https://www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com
https://thatsnotspit.com

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Do THIS Before Buying a New Brass Instrument

Houghton Horns 236 views November 22, 2021 10:40 AM