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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 …

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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 …

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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!

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.

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 …

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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 …

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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, …

Kendall Betts Horn Camp 2021 – The Online KBHC Experience Read More »

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.