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Composer Spotlight: Kenneth Amis
Mr. Amis took up the tuba in high school in his home country of Bermuda. A Suite for Bass Tuba, composed when he was only fifteen, marked his first published...
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“What Do You Call a French Horn Player?”
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...
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20 Questions with John DiCesare
John DiCesare is Principal Tuba of the Seattle Symphony, the Colorado Music Festival, and former Principal Tuba of the Louisville Orchestra. He has performed with he orchestras of Cleveland, Cincinnati,...
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Why is the French horn so hard to play?
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...
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The Best French Horn for School Music Programs
In a video geared toward educators, Dr. Derek Wright of Houghton Horns explains the tremendous qualities of the Verus model V/VG French Horn.
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15 Essential Solos for the Aspiring Trombonist
When making this list, I considered primarily original works written for the solo trombone and not arrangements made for the trombone. Unlike a number of the other “standard” instruments, the...
