Articles - Houghton Horns

September 10, 2022

Inspecting For And Dealing With Shipping Damage
Congratulations on your new instrument purchase! The utmost care and attention has been given in readying your instrument for shipping. However, even with the greatest preparation, occasionally an instrument may incur damage in the shipping process. As a service to...
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November 9, 2021

2021 Black Friday Deals!
November 22 – 29, 2021 Only Qualifying purchases will receive a eGift card in the following amounts: $15 eGift card upon the purchase of $60 or more on any one-piece mouthpiece, mouthpiece underpart, or mute. Coupon Code: BF2021MUTEMPC $75 eGift card upon the purchase of $400 or more on any case. Coupon Code: BF2021CASE $500 …
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November 1, 2021

It’s Aliiiiiiiiiive! Long-term Storage and Retrieval of Brass Instruments
When we pick up a musical instrument, we all intend to stick with it for the rest of our lives. Unfortunately, sometimes interest wanes or other life obligations intervene, and we must set our instruments aside for months or even years. Many a sad and lonely trumpet or euphonium has languished in Mom and Dad’s …
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October 1, 2021

Get a $50-$100 rebate on a new Yamaha instrument!
Visit Yamaha’s website for more information.
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September 23, 2021

What’s in a Name?
A while back, we wrote an article about how we should call the horn ‘the horn’, rather than ‘the French horn’, as per the 1971 clarification of the topic issued by the International Horn Society. That got us to thinking – what about the rest of the brass family? Take a look at this list of …
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August 6, 2021

Top Tips for Incoming Music Majors
The big moment is here. Finally you’re packing your bags, saying your goodbyes, and heading off into the unknown. Here are some tips for helping you settle in at college and make the most of your musical education. You’re on your own… Back in high school, your teachers and parents were a lot more hands-on …
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May 17, 2021

Baylor University Summer Music Camps
For over 40 years, Baylor University Summer Music Camps have offered amazing opportunities for musical growth. The 2021 sessions will feature BU faculty in an engaging virtual experience. Click here for more info and registration.
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April 26, 2021

Pro Tips for Working Musicians
Those of us who perform live music professionally are (hopefully) seeing the first glimmers of a return to work in the near future. With that in mind, I thought it might be a good time to share these insights… Be Prepared. Always prepare your music in advance, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant the …
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April 4, 2021

Effective Practice
I recently compiled some thoughts on achieving effective practice sessions. These concepts are universally applicable for all instrumentalists, not just horn players like myself! Planning. Plan regular times for your sessions. Ideally these are 2-3 sessions per day, each with a different focus. For example, the first session of the day might be focused purely …
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