This past weekend, Houghton Horns had the pleasure of exhibiting at the UCA Low Brass Workshop in Conway, Arkansas. From 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, the campus was alive with guest performances, masterclasses, instrument testing, and a fantastic community of low-brass students, educators, and alumni. We were honored to be part of such a vibrant, music-filled day.
🎺 Our Exhibition Lineup
We brought an extensive selection of trombones and accessories for attendees to explore, test, and compare. Students especially enjoyed the chance to play a wide range of professional models back-to-back and hear how various design differences influence sound, feel, and response.
Trombones on Exhibit
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S.E. Shires Custom Series — TBSCA Tenor and TBBSCA Bass models
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S.E. Shires Q Series — Q30YR Tenor and Q36YR Bass models
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Thein - Belcanto and Universal II models
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Kühnl & Hoyer - Bolero Tenor and Bart Van Lier Straight Tenor models
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Antoine Courtois - Creation "Florida" model
One particular highlight of the day was Professor Bullion discovering (and absolutely falling in love with!) our vintage Bach 42 with Corporation bell, a horn with truly classic character.
🎵 Mouthpieces & Accessories
Our table was also stocked with a broad array of must-have accessories and low-brass gear, including:
Mouthpieces
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Laskey - Alessi Signature Symphony and Solo models
Other Popular Accessories
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Mutes - Stomvi UpMute and Ben’s Practice Mute
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And many more tools and essentials for attendees to try and purchase
📸 Event Photos
🎶 A Full Day of Music
Beyond the exhibit hall, the workshop provided outstanding musical experiences. Performances and masterclasses ran throughout the day, offering learning opportunities for UCA students, visiting musicians, and alumni. The evening Finale Concert brought everyone together for an inspiring close to a fantastic event.
🙏 Thank You, UCA!
We’re grateful to the University of Central Arkansas for hosting us and for their ongoing commitment to expanding educational opportunities for low-brass musicians. Events like this allow students to directly compare instrument models, explore playing characteristics, and experience firsthand how various accessories shape tone and response.
A special shout-out to Professors Bullion and Robertson for their warm welcome and enthusiasm. We look forward to returning and supporting the workshop again in the future!