Articles - Houghton Horns
2019-2020 TMEA and ATSSB All-State Etudes (Horn, Trumpet, and Tenor Trombone)
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How do I encourage my child to practice regularly?
by Karen Houghton As parents, encouraging your child to practice their instrument on a consistent basis can become a battlefield, with parents resorting to offensive strategies such as coercion, attrition...
2018-2019 ATSSB All-State Trombone Etudes
Sasha Romero Sasha Romero began her position as Principal Trombone with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in September 2018, after serving as Principal Trombone of the Fort Worth Symphony from 2016. A local of...
2018-2019 TMEA All-State Trombone Etudes
Sasha Romero Sasha Romero began her position as Principal Trombone with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in September 2018, after serving as Principal Trombone of the Fort Worth Symphony from 2016. A local of...
2018-2019 ATSSB All-State Trumpet Etudes
Kyle Sherman Praised by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for his “gorgeous and moving solo work,” Kyle Sherman joined the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as Principal Trumpet in 2016. Originally from...
2018-2019 TMEA All-State Trumpet Etudes
Kyle Sherman Praised by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for his “gorgeous and moving solo work,” Kyle Sherman joined the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as Principal Trumpet in 2016. Originally from...
2018-2019 ATSSB All-State French Horn Etudes
Mark Houghton Mark Houghton has been a member of the internationally acclaimed Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 2014. Previously he held principal horn posts in the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, the Phoenix Symphony and the...
2018-2019 TMEA All-State French Horn Etudes
Mark Houghton Mark Houghton has been a member of the internationally acclaimed Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 2014. Previously he held principal horn posts in the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, the Phoenix Symphony and the...
How to Attach Marcus Bonna 4Ever Backpack Straps
The new 4ever straps by Marcus Bonna are made of steel and provide total security for your case! Attach the ring to the top of the case as shown in...
How Do I Ship a French Horn?
Shipping a horn safely comes down to three things: the right box, plenty of padding, and making sure nothing can move. Here's how we pack horns at our shop.
Airline Carry-On Instrument Policies
The larger airlines seem to agree on how to accommodate musical instruments. Most allow you to walk aboard with a smaller case at no extra charge. But it’s always best...
How Do I Choose a French Horn?
Finding the right French horn for yourself can be a difficult task. However, with some guidance and a methodical approach, you will find an instrument that you will be happy...
