
Articles - Houghton Horns
RSS-
-
TBA Retrospective
My personal reflections on TBA 2021… Like many other people, this was my first convention in 16 long months. Houghton Horns has had to be creative and flexible during the pandemic in order to stay alive. We changed our focus to increase online sales and e-commerce, and we were determined not to furlough any of …Read now -
ITF 2021 Retrospective
I just finished a special week hanging with the most enthusiastic people. There was an amazing spirit of fraternity and mutual support at the International Trombone Festival. Bravo to all the fine performers, competitors, and their excellent teachers! Special props to Dr. Bradley Palmer for organizing a terrific show, and shout-out to Justin Cook who …Read now -
Houghton Horns Presents – Online KBHC Experience 2021
Read nowFor Kendall Betts Horn Camp this year, Karen Houghton, Dr. Derek J. Wright, and Dennis Houghton were invited to lead informative video presentations! Karen shares her thoughts and experience on private teaching beginning at 2:30, Derek demonstrates the BIAS system for acoustical evaluation at 31:55, and Dennis goes hands-on for horn anatomy and maintenance at 1:02:00. -
ITF 2021
ITF 2021, the 50th anniversary of the ITF/ITW will be held July 14-17 at the Schwob School of Music of Columbus State University in Columbus, GA. Dr. Bradley Palmer will host a truly impressive array of guest artists and ensembles. For more info and registration, click here!Read now -
2021 Festival of Trombones
Houghton Horns is proud to support the 2021 Festival of Trombones! Join world-class artists Zachary Bond of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Brian Hecht of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and Sebastian Vera of the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra! Click here for info and registration.Read now -
Hornswoggle 2021 Retrospective
Hornswoggle 2021 was a wonderful, inspiring and emotional experience for me and Dennis. It was the first time in over a year for both of us to play with other musicians. The horn players, staff, beautiful scenery… what an awesome weekend! We re-connected with old friends and established new ones. Even though the group was …Read now -
Third Coast Trombone Retreat 2021
The 2021 Third Coast Trombone Retreat will be back in person! Guest artists will be Ko-ichiro Yamamoto, principal trombonist of the Seattle Symphony along with John Romero, principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera. They will be joined as always, by faculty directors Nick Schwartz, principal bass trombonist of the NYC Ballet and Sebastian Vera, principal …Read now -
Kendall Betts Horn Camp 2021 – The Online KBHC Experience
Houghton Horns is proud to once again partner with KBHC this summer! The Online KBHC Experience will occur June 21-26, 2021. It will feature a daily schedule that includes warm-ups with Bernhard Scully and Jesse McCormick, a variety of other faculty-led warmup options, faculty presentations and masterclasses, Alexander Technique sessions, and unique evening sessions presented by our faculty, staff, …Read nowKendall Betts Horn Camp 2021 – The Online KBHC Experience Read More »