Articles - Houghton Horns

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...

It’s been said many times by band directors and teachers that students with larger lips should be discouraged from playing French horn, and that those with thin lips will have...

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...

Full disclosure: like so many other horn players of my age, my earliest transposition experiences in high school consisted of assignments from the Kopprasch book played in various keys. However,...

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...