Articles - Houghton Horns

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...

Join Dr. Derek J. Wright and Mark Houghton as they discuss the question, “Should you go to music school?” Is it a fruitful pursuit or a complete waste of time...

As an educator and clinician, I am asked this question frequently. Hopefully I can provide some answers for those of you who are interested in helping yourself or others in...

For 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...

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...

Though many professional horn players utilize slightly different right-hand positions, all of us can agree that the hand should be inserted far enough into the bell to control tone and...

Anatomy of a Trombone Hand Slide Valve Tuning Slide F-Attachment Slide Bell Leadpipe Types of Trombone Tenor Trombone Most beginners start on a tenor trombone, and that’s what most people...

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...

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...

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 Sasha Romero, principal trombonist of the...

When I was growing up, both of my parents maintained private studios for teaching French horn. I can scarcely remember a week passing without students visiting our house for regular...

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...