Articles - Houghton Horns

As brass players, we are very fortunate to have many incredible solos written for us. In order to present the vast majority of these works, we’ll end up working with...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Those of us who perform live music professionally are (hopefully) seeing the first glimmers of a return to work in the near future. With that in mind, I thought it...

$100 consumer rebates on the purchase of new Yamaha professional & ‘Custom’ instruments from April 1 to June 30, 2021. $50 consumer rebates on the purchase of new Yamaha intermediate...

I recently compiled some thoughts on achieving effective practice sessions. These concepts are universally applicable for all instrumentalists, not just horn players like myself! Planning. Plan regular times for your...