Articles - Houghton Horns

This article covers five important considerations that will help ensure that you make the best decision. Purchasing an instrument for your child is at once an investment into their continued...

Jeff Scott is the Associate Professor of Horn at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, hornist of the Imani Winds, a former member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and...

Yes, this is a Google Search topic that comes up frequently and I’d like to take an opportunity to share some insight and provide answers to this curious question. Of...

The French horn is widely considered to be the most difficult brass instrument to play. Proficiency on any musical instrument is a challenging endeavor, as each one presents its own...

In a video geared toward educators, Dr. Derek Wright of Houghton Horns explains the tremendous qualities of the Verus model V/VG French Horn.  

The reason the French horn is played with the bell facing backwards lies in the rich history and development of the instrument.  The horn was originally used as a signaling...

Commuting safely on a bicycle with your instrument is now a breeze, thanks to these new products from Marcus Bonna! The MB luggage rack, case holder, and safety light are...